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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Fayetteville, AR: 2026 rankings

55 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 Fayetteville: Oath - Fayetteville Estate Planning & Investment Attorneys, LFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews.

  2. 9

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Craig L. Cook Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 55.

  3. 28

    Most-reviewed: Martin Attorneys, PA, 368 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 55 ranked; ranked #28.

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

55 Fayetteville estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 55 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Oath - Fayetteville Estate Planning & Investment Attorneys674.9★ (139)Fayetteville—Top score
2Mary Green PA644.5★ (13)Fayetteville——
3DeWitt and Daniels Law Firm634.9★ (128)Bentonville, 13 mi away——
4Wilcox Attorneys, PA634.7★ (40)Fayetteville——
5Generations Legal Group624.9★ (175)Bentonville, 20 mi away——
6Green Law Firm, PLLC625.0★ (77)Bentonville, 13 mi away——
7The Law Office of Brenda Vassaur Taylor, P.A.614.4★ (13)Fayetteville——
8Dustin A. Duke - Attorney603.9★ (15)Fayetteville——
9Craig L. Cook Law604.8★ (55)FayettevilleOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
10Keith Law Group: Rogers Injury & Accident Lawyer605.0★ (199)Rogers, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 55 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville

    Based in Fayetteville

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 139 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 139 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    320 Rollston Ave Ste 103, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  2. Based in Fayetteville

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    125 E Township St, Fayetteville, AR 72703
  3. Based in Bentonville, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 128 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 128 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 Parkwood St A, Lowell, AR 72745
  4. Based in Fayetteville

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 40 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 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2766 Millennium Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
  5. Based in Bentonville, 20 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 175 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 175 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2701 SE J St Ste 109, Bentonville, AR 72712
  6. Based in Bentonville, 13 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 77 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 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    108 Crossover Ave C, Lowell, AR 72745
  7. Based in Fayetteville

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    211 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  8. Based in Fayetteville

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    221 N College Ave Suite 200, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  9. Based in Springdale, 8 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    417 W Maple Ave Ste 106, Springdale, AR 72764
  10. Based in Bentonville, 20 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    903 SE 22nd St #3, Bentonville, AR 72712
  11. Based in Bentonville, 20 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2618 SE J St #10, Bentonville, AR 72712
  12. Based in Fayetteville

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2592 N Gregg Ave #40, Fayetteville, AR 72703
  13. Based in Fayetteville

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 145 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 145 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Second Floor, Southeast Corner, 217 E Dickson St #106, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  14. Based in Fayetteville

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 156 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 156 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2907 E Joyce Blvd #6, Fayetteville, AR 72703
  15. Based in Bentonville, 22 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 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 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    905 McClain Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712
  16. Based in Fayetteville

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    303 E Millsap Rd Ste 110, Fayetteville, AR 72703
  17. Based in Fayetteville

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15 Bois D Arc St, Farmington, AR 72730
  18. Based in Rogers, 17 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5001 W Founders Wy Ste 100, Rogers, AR 72758
  19. Based in Fayetteville

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    211 N Block Ave Ste 102, Fayetteville, AR 72701
  20. Based in Rogers, 17 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3301 S Market St #211, Rogers, AR 72758
  21. Based in Fayetteville

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2774 Millennium Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703

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 55 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Fayetteville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Chad L. Atwell534.5★ (33)In Fayetteville
27Evans & Davis533.7★ (3)21 mi
28Martin Attorneys, PA524.4★ (368)19 mi
29Sexton Bailey Attorneys, PA524.7★ (19)In Fayetteville
30RMP LLP524.2★ (49)5 mi
31Hall Estill525.0★ (10)In Fayetteville
32Story Law Firm, PLLC513.9★ (24)In Fayetteville
33Teague Law Firm514.6★ (90)17 mi
34George McManus514.6★ (23)9 mi
35Bond Law Office514.5★ (8)In Fayetteville
36Gramling Estes Law Firm504.8★ (6)In Fayetteville
37Carl W. Hopkins, PA504.3★ (6)9 mi
38Howerton Law Firm495.0★ (3)In Fayetteville
39McManus Law Firm494.3★ (13)9 mi
40Jeff H. Watson494.4★ (9)7 mi
41Hatfield Harris, PLLC494.4★ (51)18 mi
42Adams Law Firm483.8★ (13)9 mi
43Mostyn Prettyman, PLLC - Northwest Arkansas Lawyers484.3★ (108)24 mi
44Woodard Law Group484.6★ (33)21 mi
45Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik & Rozzell, PLLC484.3★ (25)19 mi
46Revolutionary Wealth485.0★ (17)20 mi
47The Elrod Firm484.7★ (29)22 mi
48Gregory Law Firm, PLLC475.0★ (20)23 mi
49Meister & McCracken Law Firm PLLC474.0★ (36)19 mi
50Dickinson Dena C474.4★ (11)23 mi

Also serving Fayetteville

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 Fayetteville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AR Family Law4.6★ (85)In Fayetteville
ARlaw Partners4.6★ (87)In Fayetteville
Austin Lucas Law5.0★ (101)In Fayetteville
Caddell Reynolds Law Firm4.9★ (97)In Fayetteville
Elliott & Smith Accident Law Firm4.8★ (75)In Fayetteville
Heimer Law4.8★ (60)In Fayetteville
Hertzberg Law Firm of Arkansas, P.A.4.8★ (64)In Fayetteville
Joyce Law Firm4.8★ (178)In Fayetteville
Law Offices of Alfred Milam4.9★ (64)In Fayetteville
Ledbetter Cline, Attorneys4.8★ (81)In Fayetteville
Martin Law Firm4.7★ (69)In Fayetteville
McKinnon Law Firm4.7★ (225)In Fayetteville
MGW Law Partners, Lawyers Fayetteville, AR4.9★ (64)In Fayetteville
Norwood & Norwood, P.A.4.9★ (223)In Fayetteville
Odom Law Firm4.8★ (114)In Fayetteville
Payne Law Firm, DWI Defense5.0★ (801)In Fayetteville
Taylor Law Partners4.0★ (102)In Fayetteville
WH Law4.7★ (111)In Fayetteville
Williamson Law Firm, PLLC4.8★ (116)In Fayetteville
Wilmoth Law Firm4.9★ (58)In Fayetteville

How we ranked Fayetteville estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 55 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Fayetteville, AR is Oath - Fayetteville Estate Planning & Investment Attorneys with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews. Mary Green PA (#2) and DeWitt and Daniels Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 55 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 55 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fayetteville, AR. 22 of them are based in Fayetteville; 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 Fayetteville are open 24/7?

4 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Fayetteville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Craig L. Cook Law (#9), Keith Law Group: Rogers Injury & Accident Lawyer (#10) and Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law (#11). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

4 of 55 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Craig L. Cook Law (#9), Keith Law Group: Rogers Injury & Accident Lawyer (#10) and Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 55 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Fayetteville is 4.7★, with a median of 25 reviews. Martin Attorneys, PA has the most, 368 reviews, and ranks #28. 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 Fayetteville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, AR 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 Fayetteville, AR 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 Fayetteville?

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 Fayetteville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 55 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fayetteville.