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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Fort Erie, ON: 2026 rankings

87 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 Fort Erie: Morgan Legal Group PC | Estate Planning Lawyer Buffalo, LFR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 87.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law, 528 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #4.

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

87 Fort Erie estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 87 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Erie 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 Fort Erie at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Morgan Legal Group PC | Estate Planning Lawyer Buffalo654.8★ (20)Buffalo, 5 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP644.8★ (192)Buffalo, 16 km away——
3Voelkl Law PC634.8★ (163)Amherst, 16 km away——
4Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law614.6★ (528)Amherst, 14 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
5Law Office of Daniel Webster604.4★ (46)Kenmore, 9 km away——
6DePrima Law594.7★ (41)Amherst, 19 km away——
7RUTH P. GEORGE LAW PLLC595.0★ (29)Amherst, 17 km away——
8Tully Rinckey PLLC594.9★ (137)Buffalo, 19 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Katz and Baehre584.5★ (47)Amherst, 22 km away——
10VanDette Law PLLC585.0★ (39)Buffalo, 4 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 87 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Erie, 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 Fort Erie

    Based in Buffalo, 5 km away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 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 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    50 Fountain Plz #1400, Buffalo, NY 14202
  2. Based in Amherst, 16 km away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 163 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 163 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19 S Long St, Williamsville, NY 14221
  3. Based in Kenmore, 9 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 46 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 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    41 Delaware Rd, Kenmore, NY 14217
  4. Based in Amherst, 19 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 41 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 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2810 Sweet Home Rd #1, Amherst, NY 14228
  5. Based in Amherst, 17 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 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 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5555 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221
  6. Based in Buffalo, 19 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5488 Sheridan Dr #500, Buffalo, NY 14221
  7. Based in Amherst, 22 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8604 Main St #2, Williamsville, NY 14221
  8. Based in Buffalo, 4 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    187 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14201
  9. Based in Fort Erie

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  10. Based in Buffalo, 5 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    505 Ellicott St Ste A240, Buffalo, NY 14203
  11. 57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37 East Ave, Lockport, NY 14094
  12. Based in North Tonawanda, 21 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 17 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 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3060 Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
  13. Based in Amherst, 19 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6325 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221
  14. Based in Amherst, 20 km away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Beresford Ct Ste 5, Williamsville, NY 14221
  15. Based in Buffalo, 19 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 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 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 International Dr Suite 100, Buffalo, NY 14221
  16. Based in Lockport, 37 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    260 East Ave Ste 1, Lockport, NY 14094
  17. Based in Buffalo, 5 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    350 Main St #2405, Buffalo, NY 14202
  18. Based in North Tonawanda, 15 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    168 Robinson St, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
  19. Based in Buffalo, 5 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Seneca St 29th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14203
  20. 52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    535 Washington St 12th floor, Buffalo, NY 14203

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

estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Erie, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Duggan & Pawlowski LLP524.8★ (35)5 km
27Cole Sorrentino Hurley Hewner & Gambino PC - Buffalo Lawyers524.3★ (60)5 km
28Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP524.2★ (74)5 km
29The Coppola Firm524.8★ (56)14 km
30Tiveron Law PLLC514.2★ (199)18 km
31Pusatier, Abbott, Sugarman & Martin, LLP514.6★ (33)8 km
32The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP514.3★ (40)5 km
33Law Offices of Richard S. Binko504.5★ (42)13 km
34Law Offices of Daniel Wisher504.4★ (58)16 km
35Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law503.8★ (4)18 km
36Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC - Buffalo Lawyers504.1★ (32)5 km
37RADLAW Professional Corporation504.8★ (68)28 km
38Vallone Law, PLLC504.3★ (63)16 km
39Michelle S. Bullock Law & Mediation PLLC504.5★ (47)17 km
40Bev Hodgson504.6★ (62)25 km
41Frank S Ieraci, Attorney at Law504.2★ (14)13 km
42Robert M. Ratajczak, Jr., P.C.494.1★ (9)11 km
43Zosh, Franjoine & Cieri, P.C.494.8★ (76)35 km
44Tiveron Law PLLC493.7★ (18)5 km
45Flett Beccario494.3★ (91)27 km
46Andrew Hilton Attorneys484.5★ (28)21 km
47Law Office of Randy H. Gugino484.1★ (31)18 km
48Brick Brick & Elmer484.5★ (15)14 km
49The Law Office of Gary M. Schaff484.5★ (22)21 km
50Gary J Wojtan, Attorney at Law482.7★ (15)14 km

Also serving Fort Erie

20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 40 km 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 Fort Erie
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Barapp Law Firm4.9★ (34)In Fort Erie
BonEnfant Peter R3.5★ (2)In Fort Erie
Brown Chiari, Lockport NY Law Firm5.0★ (1)37 km
Brown Gordon M3.0★ (2)15 km
David A Hurren Law Office4.8★ (24)In Fort Erie
Dawn M. Myszka, Esq.5.0★ (1)16 km
Dennis J Speller PC5.0★ (2)23 km
Ennis Paul H QC Lawyer & Notary3.7★ (3)In Fort Erie
Galasso Law - Christopher D. Galasso, Esq.5.0★ (1)19 km
George E. Riedel, Jr.5.0★ (1)5 km
Gibson & Reitboeck LLP3.6★ (36)In Fort Erie
Hagan & McDowell5.0★ (1)In Fort Erie
Law Office Of Richard Halinda3.8★ (13)In Fort Erie
Michael Schiavone5.0★ (1)5 km
Pope Law Firm, PLLC3.0★ (2)5 km
Ramos & Ramos5.0★ (2)24 km
Stanek Law PLLC5.0★ (2)18 km
Teal John T4.0★ (10)In Fort Erie
Tisdale & Coykendall4.5★ (2)24 km
Tiveron Law PLLC4.0★ (1)36 km

How we ranked Fort Erie estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 87 Fort Erie 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 Fort Erie 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 Fort Erie: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Fort Erie?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Fort Erie, ON is Morgan Legal Group PC | Estate Planning Lawyer Buffalo with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP (#2) and Voelkl Law PC (#3) follow. We ranked 87 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Fort Erie?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 87 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fort Erie, ON. 1 of them is based in Fort Erie; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

11 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Erie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Morgan Legal Group PC | Estate Planning Lawyer Buffalo (#1), Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#4) and Tully Rinckey PLLC (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Erie work on weekends?

14 of 87 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Morgan Legal Group PC | Estate Planning Lawyer Buffalo (#1), Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#4) and Tully Rinckey PLLC (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Fort Erie estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 87 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Erie is 4.5★, with a median of 19 reviews. Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law has the most, 528 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Fort Erie count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Fort Erie city centre, 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 Fort Erie, ON charge?

Wills and powers of attorney are often a flat fee; estate administration is billed hourly or as a percentage the court may review. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

Provincial law decides who inherits, usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints an administrator. A will lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Erie, ON 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 Fort Erie?

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

Update log for Fort Erie

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 87 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fort Erie.