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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Downey, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Downey: The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers, LFR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 291 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Keystone Law Group, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 660.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: The Singh Law Firm, 736 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 660 ranked; ranked #11.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

660 Downey estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 72 are open 24/7, 152 open Saturdays and 91 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 660 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Downey 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 Downey at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers685.0★ (291)Los Angeles, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Keystone Law Group, P.C.684.8★ (379)Los Angeles, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC674.9★ (152)Anaheim, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Tree of Life Law Firm675.0★ (167)Santa Monica, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Lanzone Morgan, LLP | Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys664.9★ (58)Long Beach, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Aliav Law664.9★ (82)Beverly Hills, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Novas Law665.0★ (45)DowneySat—
8Amity Law Group LLP654.7★ (42)Rosemead, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Weiner Law: Trust, Probate & Litigation Lawyers APC654.9★ (34)Los Angeles, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Forward Estate Planning, A Law Corporation655.0★ (122)El Segundo, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—

All 660 estate planning and probate lawyers in Downey, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Downey

    Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 291 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 291 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10801 National Blvd #531, Los Angeles, CA 90064
  2. Based in Los Angeles, 19 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 379 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 379 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11300 W Olympic Blvd #910, Los Angeles, CA 90064
  3. Based in Santa Monica, 21 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2219 Main St Unit 456, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  4. Based in Beverly Hills, 16 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    291 S La Cienega Blvd #310, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
  5. Based in Downey

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8141 2nd St Ste 545, Downey, CA 90241
  6. Based in Rosemead, 10 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3733 Rosemead Blvd #201, Rosemead, CA 91770
  7. Based in Los Angeles, 11 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    445 S Figueroa St Ste 3100, Los Angeles, CA 90071
  8. Based in El Segundo, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    222 N Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 2000, El Segundo, CA 90245
  9. Based in Beverly Hills, 16 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 736 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 736 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8383 Wilshire Blvd #800, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
  10. Based in Long Beach, 13 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    180 E Ocean Blvd Ste 1100, Long Beach, CA 90802
  11. Based in Garden Grove, 16 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 509 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 509 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10971 Garden Grove Blvd Ste G, Garden Grove, CA 92843
  12. 65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8081 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621
  13. Based in Covina, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    800 Barranca Ave #260, Covina, CA 91723
  14. Based in Los Angeles, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 11 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1180 S Beverly Dr Unit 405, Los Angeles, CA 90035
  15. Based in Los Angeles, 21 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12100 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  16. Based in Orange, 20 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 336 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 336 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2914 E Katella Ave #103, Orange, CA 92867
  17. Based in South Pasadena, 12 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 243 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 243 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    909 El Centro St Unit C1, South Pasadena, CA 91030
  18. Based in Hermosa Beach, 16 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2447 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  19. Based in West Covina, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1730 W Cameron Ave #200, West Covina, CA 91790
  20. Based in Downey

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8635 Florence Ave #105, Downey, CA 90240
  21. Based in Los Angeles, 11 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    915 Wilshire Blvd 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Estate planning and probate lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 660 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Downey, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Calkins Law634.9★ (112)16 mi
27Patinelli & Chang, LLP635.0★ (177)14 mi
28The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers634.8★ (17)14 mi
29The Elder Justice Firm California Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Lawyers635.0★ (8)10 mi
30Amity Law Group LLP634.9★ (42)22 mi
31LA | Estate Plans634.9★ (25)12 mi
32Collins Law Group APC634.8★ (184)11 mi
33The Wagon Legacy635.0★ (207)16 mi
34AmeriEstate Legal Plan634.8★ (518)21 mi
35G&R Multi-Services635.0★ (108)12 mi
36Lungu Law Group - Wills and Trusts - Estate Planning Attorney635.0★ (113)13 mi
37The Law Offices Of Gustavo Gavilanes, APC625.0★ (37)18 mi
38Han & Park Law Group, Inc.624.9★ (83)9 mi
39Weiner Law: Trust, Probate & Litigation Lawyers APC625.0★ (6)10 mi
40Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP624.9★ (69)16 mi
41Sterzer & Associates, A Law Corporation625.0★ (62)17 mi
42Bridge Legal625.0★ (14)18 mi
43LA | Estate Plans625.0★ (25)16 mi
44Vistas Law Group, LLP625.0★ (28)10 mi
45Schomer Law Group624.9★ (139)15 mi
46Golden Legacy Estate Planning Inc624.5★ (40)In Downey
47Wade Law Offices625.0★ (86)24 mi
48William Ha Law625.0★ (36)6 mi
49Beneficiary Rights Attorney625.0★ (10)17 mi
50Law Offices of Rozsa Gyene624.8★ (92)19 mi

Also serving Downey

20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked estate planning and probate lawyers serving Downey
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alamillo Law A Professional Law Corp.4.6★ (51)In Downey
Alexis Saab Law Offices4.9★ (77)In Downey
Braff Law Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers5.0★ (31)In Downey
DGO Legal - De Girolamo Oyhanarte LLP4.9★ (241)In Downey
Law Office of Arta Wildeboer4.5★ (55)In Downey
Law Office of Hussein Saleh-Accident Attorneys4.9★ (62)In Downey
Law Office of James Mendez4.9★ (31)In Downey
Law Office of Joshua N. Quintero4.6★ (49)In Downey
Law Office of Raymond Perez4.8★ (39)In Downey
Law Office of Richard J. Rosiak4.0★ (52)In Downey
Law Offices of Eric A. Torices4.9★ (27)In Downey
Law Offices of Henry A. Posada4.6★ (79)In Downey
Law Offices of Lilly Ann Tejeda5.0★ (148)In Downey
Law Offices of Ronald M. Hall5.0★ (144)In Downey
Law Offices of Timothy E. Nilan4.1★ (31)In Downey
Matias Flores Law Firm4.4★ (29)In Downey
Noravian Law Firm5.0★ (273)In Downey
The Berdugo Law Firm, APC4.8★ (86)In Downey
The Cervantes Law Corporation5.0★ (36)In Downey
The JLF Firm | Car Accident Lawyer4.9★ (528)In Downey

How we ranked Downey estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 660 Downey 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 Downey 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 Downey: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Downey, CA is The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 291 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Keystone Law Group, P.C. (#2) and Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC (#3) follow. We ranked 660 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 660 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Downey, CA. 3 of them are based in Downey; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

72 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Downey post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers (#1), Keystone Law Group, P.C. (#2) and Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

152 of 660 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 91 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers (#1), Keystone Law Group, P.C. (#2) and Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 660 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Downey is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. The Singh Law Firm has the most, 736 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Downey count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Downey 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 Downey, CA 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 Downey, CA 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 Downey?

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 Downey

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 660 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Downey.

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