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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in East Moline, IL: 2026 rankings

22 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 East Moline: Pearson Bollman Law, LFR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews.

  2. 12

    Most-reviewed: Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham LLC., 101 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #12.

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22 East Moline estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 22 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in East Moline 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 East Moline at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Pearson Bollman Law664.9★ (84)Bettendorf, 5 mi awayTop score
2Greenwood Law664.8★ (88)Rock Island, 5 mi away—
3Shie Law Office614.4★ (26)Davenport, 7 mi away—
4Wessels Law Firm, P.C.595.0★ (11)Rock Island, 7 mi away—
5David J. Franks Law594.2★ (15)Bettendorf, 5 mi away—
6Duffy Law Office / Estate Planning Attorney in Davenport595.0★ (10)Davenport, 8 mi away—
7Greenwood Law585.0★ (5)Moline, 2 mi away—
8Andich & Andich585.0★ (7)Rock Island, 7 mi away—
9Quad City Life Planning583.7★ (7)Moline, 2 mi away—
10Vollertsen, Britt & Gorsline, P.C.554.6★ (64)Davenport, 6 mi away—

All 22 estate planning and probate lawyers in East Moline, 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 East Moline

    Based in Bettendorf, 5 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 84 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 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2414 18th St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
  2. Based in Rock Island, 5 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4333 B 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
  3. Based in Davenport, 7 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5333 Belle Ave, Davenport, IA 52807
  4. Based in Rock Island, 7 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    423 17th St #102, Rock Island, IL 61201
  5. Based in Bettendorf, 5 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3345 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
  6. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1840 E 54th St, Davenport, IA 52807
  7. Based in Moline, 2 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4720 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265
  8. Based in Rock Island, 7 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 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 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1800 3rd Ave Ste 404, Rock Island, IL 61201
  9. Based in Moline, 2 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3302 41st St, Moline, IL 61265
  10. Based in Moline, 3 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3610 25th St, Moline, IL 61265
  11. Based in Rock Island, 7 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1725 20th St, Rock Island, IL 61201
  12. Based in Bettendorf, 4 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2550 Middle Rd #604, Bettendorf, IA 52722
  13. Based in East Moline

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    445 US-6 East, Geneseo, IL 61254
  14. Based in Bettendorf, 5 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    2414 18th St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
  15. Based in Rock Island, 7 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    224 18th St Suite 200, Rock Island, IL 61201
  16. Based in Davenport, 8 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1414 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52804

How we ranked East Moline estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 22 East Moline 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 East Moline 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 East Moline: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in East Moline?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in East Moline, IL is Pearson Bollman Law with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews. Greenwood Law (#2) and Shie Law Office (#3) follow. We ranked 22 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in East Moline?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 estate planning and probate lawyers serving East Moline, IL. 2 of them are based in East Moline; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

What Google rating do East Moline estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in East Moline is 4.4★, with a median of 23 reviews. Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham LLC. has the most, 101 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 East Moline count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the East Moline 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 East Moline, IL 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 East Moline, IL 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 East Moline?

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 East Moline

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 estate planning and probate lawyers serving East Moline.