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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Derby, KS: 2026 rankings

36 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

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  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Derby: The Law Office of Andrew Rowe, LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 247 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 14

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Madden Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #14 of 36.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Larson, Brown & Ebert, PA, 325 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #2.

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36 Derby estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 36 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Estate planning and probate lawyers in Wichita ranking. See Estate planning and probate lawyers in Wichita

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Derby at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Derby at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Office of Andrew Rowe715.0★ (247)Wichita, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Larson, Brown & Ebert, PA654.9★ (325)Wichita, 17 mi away—Most reviews
3Legacy Legal, LLC644.9★ (164)Wichita, 13 mi away——
4Advanced Legal Planning625.0★ (22)Derby——
5Minter & Pollak624.9★ (51)Wichita, 10 mi away——
6Eidelman Law Firm604.8★ (25)Wichita, 10 mi away——
7Full Circle Estate Planning and Probate, LLC595.0★ (19)Wichita, 10 mi away——
8Air Capital Wills and Trusts, LLC585.0★ (12)Wichita, 9 mi away——
9Peggs Wheeler, LC574.1★ (11)Wichita, 11 mi away——
10Alex Mitchell Law Office574.6★ (14)Wichita, 15 mi away——

All 36 estate planning and probate lawyers in Derby, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Larson, Brown & Ebert, PA

    Based in Wichita, 17 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 325 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–12 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3607 N Ridge Rd #106, Wichita, KS 67205
    View profile for Larson, Brown & Ebert, PA(316) 530-8621

  3. Based in Wichita, 13 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 164 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8100 E 22nd St N #1400-2, Wichita, KS 67226
    View profile for Legacy Legal, LLC(316) 202-2067

  4. Based in Derby

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 N Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037
    View profile for Advanced Legal Planning(316) 252-2233

  5. #5 Minter & Pollak

    Based in Wichita, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 E 1st St N #310, Wichita, KS 67202
    View profile for Minter & Pollak(316) 265-0797

  6. #6 Eidelman Law Firm

    Based in Wichita, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 E Waterman St #120, Wichita, KS 67202
    View profile for Eidelman Law Firm(316) 361-0553

  9. #9 Peggs Wheeler, LC

    Based in Wichita, 11 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 N Market St #1720, Wichita, KS 67202
    View profile for Peggs Wheeler, LC(316) 264-9730

  10. #10 Alex Mitchell Law Office

    Based in Wichita, 15 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7348 W 21st St N Ste 115-A, Wichita, KS 67205
    View profile for Alex Mitchell Law Office(316) 558-8002

  12. #12 Bever Dye, LC

    Based in Wichita, 11 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 3.1★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:15 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 N Main Ste 600, Wichita, KS 67202
    View profile for Bever Dye, LC(316) 263-8294

  14. #14 Madden Law

    Based in Wichita, 10 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    115 S Rutan St Ste 103, Wichita, KS 67218
    View profile for Madden Law(316) 347-1401

  15. #15 Sokolove Law

    Based in Wichita, 10 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    218 N Mosley St, Wichita, KS 67202
    View profile for Sokolove Law(316) 854-2019

  21. #21 Coultis Law, LLC

    Based in Wichita, 12 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1861 N Rock Rd #202, Wichita, KS 67206
    View profile for Coultis Law, LLC(316) 260-9650

  23. #23 Dugan Law

    Based in Wichita, 16 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3636 N Ridge Rd Ste 100, Wichita, KS 67205
    View profile for Dugan Law(316) 721-5500

  24. #24 McDonald Tinker PA

    Based in Wichita, 11 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 W Douglas Ave #500, Wichita, KS 67202
    View profile for McDonald Tinker PA(316) 263-5851

  25. #25 Richard A. Samaniego

    Based in Wichita, 11 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 N Main #1300, Wichita, KS 67202
    View profile for Richard A. Samaniego(316) 264-7321

How we ranked Derby estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 36 Derby estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Derby data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an estate planning lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many estate planning and probate matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an estate planning lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do I need a trust, or is a will enough for me?
  • What does probate usually cost here, and how long does it take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Estate planning and probate lawyers in Derby: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Derby?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Derby, KS is The Law Office of Andrew Rowe with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 247 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Larson, Brown & Ebert, PA (#2) and Legacy Legal, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 36 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Derby?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 36 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Derby, KS. 1 of them is based in Derby; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Derby are open 24/7?

4 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Derby post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Law Office of Andrew Rowe (#1), Madden Law (#14) and Sokolove Law (#15). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Derby work on weekends?

5 of 36 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Office of Andrew Rowe (#1), Weber Law Office, P.A. (#11) and Madden Law (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Derby estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Derby is 4.5★, with a median of 22 reviews. Larson, Brown & Ebert, PA has the most, 325 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank estate planning and probate lawyers?

Each estate planning lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do estate planning and probate lawyers outside Derby count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Derby city center, our service radius for estate planning and probate lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can estate planning and probate lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do estate planning and probate lawyers in Derby, KS charge?

Many estate planning lawyers charge a flat fee for wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Probate is billed hourly or, in some states, by a fee set by statute (California Probate Code §10810, for example). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $391 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

State law decides who inherits (intestate succession), usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints someone to manage the estate. A will or trust lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Derby, KS ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Derby?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Derby

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 36 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Derby.

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