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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Fort Hood, TX: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Fort Hood: Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC, LFR Score 66/100; 4.6★ from 538 Google reviews.

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    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 19.

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    Most-reviewed: Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard, 544 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #3.

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

19 Fort Hood estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 19 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Hood 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 Hood at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC664.6★ (538)Killeen, 6 mi away—Top score
2Silverblatt Law Office & Trust Services624.9★ (60)Harker Heights, 8 mi away——
3Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard624.5★ (544)Killeen, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
4Lindley & Wiley, P.C.563.5★ (13)Harker Heights, 8 mi away——
5Michalk, Beatty & Alcozer, L.P.534.4★ (135)Killeen, 5 mi away——
6Popelka Law Firm, PLLC524.2★ (5)Temple, 22 mi away——
7The Zimmerman Law Firm | Personal Injury Lawyers524.6★ (44)Killeen, 5 mi away——
8Rousseau Legal Services514.8★ (35)Harker Heights, 8 mi away——
9Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard515.0★ (16)Temple, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Heritage Law505.0★ (24)Harker Heights, 8 mi away——

All 19 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Hood, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Fort Hood

    #1 Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC

    Based in Killeen, 6 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 538 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 538 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3201 E Stan Schlueter Loop Suite B, Killeen, TX 76542
    View profile for Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC(254) 690-5688

  4. #4 Lindley & Wiley, P.C.

    Based in Harker Heights, 8 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 W Central Texas Expy Ste 302, Harker Heights, TX 76548
    View profile for Lindley & Wiley, P.C.(254) 634-6969

  6. #6 Popelka Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Temple, 22 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6173 W Adams Ave C-201, Temple, TX 76502
    View profile for Popelka Law Firm, PLLC(254) 239-3425

  8. Based in Harker Heights, 8 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 W Central Texas Expy Ste 302, Harker Heights, TX 76548
    View profile for Rousseau Legal Services(254) 699-9999

  10. #10 Heritage Law

    Based in Harker Heights, 8 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 E Central Texas Expy Ste 1900, Harker Heights, TX 76548
    View profile for Heritage Law(254) 244-0700

  12. #12 Roberts & Roberts LLP

    Based in Killeen, 5 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2501 E Elms Rd Ste A, Killeen, TX 76542
    View profile for Roberts & Roberts LLP(254) 526-7541

  13. #13 Barnhill Law Firm

    Based in Gatesville, 21 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501A E Main St, Gatesville, TX 76528
    View profile for Barnhill Law Firm(254) 690-4003

  16. #16 Cure & Francis, P.A.

    Based in Temple, 24 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2584 Blue Meadow Dr, Temple, TX 76502
    View profile for Cure & Francis, P.A.(254) 778-8934

  18. #18 Barina Law Group

    Based in Temple, 23 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–12 PM · Wed 9 AM–11 AM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2207 Birdcreek Dr, Temple, TX 76502
    View profile for Barina Law Group(254) 699-3755

How we ranked Fort Hood estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 19 Fort Hood 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 Hood 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 Hood: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Fort Hood, TX is Ted Smith Law Group, PLLC with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.6★ from 538 Google reviews. Silverblatt Law Office & Trust Services (#2) and Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard (#3) follow. We ranked 19 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 19 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fort Hood, TX. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

2 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Hood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard (#3) and Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard (#9). 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 Hood work on weekends?

2 of 19 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard (#3) and Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 19 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Hood is 4.6★, with a median of 35 reviews. Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard has the most, 544 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Hood count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Hood 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 Fort Hood, TX 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 Fort Hood, TX 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 Hood?

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 Fort Hood

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 19 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fort Hood.

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