74/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 528 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL: 2026 rankings
438 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Fort Lauderdale: The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg, LFR Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 528 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Lorenzo Law | Probate Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 438.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Rosenberg Law Firm, 653 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 438 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
438 Fort Lauderdale estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 65 are open 24/7, 90 open Saturdays and 74 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 438 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Lauderdale 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg | 74 | 4.9★ (528) | Fort Lauderdale | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Lorenzo Law | Probate Lawyer | 72 | 4.9★ (204) | Fort Lauderdale | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Shupe Legal, PA dba Florida Probate and Estate Planning Attorneys | 72 | 4.9★ (182) | Fort Lauderdale | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Weksler Law Group, PLLC. | 72 | 5.0★ (358) | Hollywood, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Rosenberg Law Firm | 72 | 5.0★ (653) | Coral Springs, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Most reviews |
| 6 | Shulman Law | 69 | 5.0★ (31) | Fort Lauderdale | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Carryl Law Firm PLLC | 68 | 4.9★ (73) | Plantation, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Daniel T. Fleischer, Attorney at Law - 411 Probate | 68 | 5.0★ (49) | Plantation, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Davis & Associates Attorneys at Law | 68 | 4.8★ (26) | Fort Lauderdale | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. | 67 | 5.0★ (164) | Fort Lauderdale | Evenings | — |
All 438 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, 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.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollywood, 8 mi away
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 358 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coral Springs, 14 mi away
72/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#6 Shulman Law
Based in Fort Lauderdale
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plantation, 7 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plantation, 7 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 SJF Law Group
Based in Plantation, 7 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 357 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 25 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boca Raton, 17 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weston, 15 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Davie, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Davie, 6 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Hershey Law Firm
Based in Plantation, 7 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Michael D Leader
Based in Fort Lauderdale
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Steszewski Law
Based in Miami Lakes, 18 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
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 438 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Capital Planning Law | 65 | 5.0★ (30) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Circle of Life Legal Services | 65 | 5.0★ (131) | 8 mi |
| 28 | J. PEREZ LEGAL, PA | 65 | 5.0★ (389) | 16 mi |
| 29 | Haimo Law | 65 | 5.0★ (121) | 7 mi |
| 30 | Grimaldi Law Firm | 65 | 4.9★ (168) | 8 mi |
| 31 | Fleurinord Law PLLC | 64 | 4.8★ (17) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Legacy Solutions Law Firm, PLLC | 64 | 4.9★ (158) | 8 mi |
| 33 | Legacy Legal Group, PA | 64 | 5.0★ (39) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| 34 | Florida Low Cost Probate Center | 64 | 4.9★ (57) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Ponnock Law, PLC | 64 | 4.4★ (105) | 13 mi |
| 36 | Loughlin Law, P.A. | 64 | 4.9★ (339) | 16 mi |
| 37 | Jacob & Greenfield, PLLC | 64 | 5.0★ (118) | 17 mi |
| 38 | Kramer Green PA | 64 | 5.0★ (78) | 7 mi |
| 39 | Andrea L. Jakob, PA | 64 | 4.9★ (176) | 11 mi |
| 40 | Blade Offices | 64 | 5.0★ (174) | 14 mi |
| 41 | Elder Needs Law, PLLC - Medicaid, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm | 64 | 4.9★ (137) | 11 mi |
| 42 | Compass Law Florida, PLLC | 63 | 5.0★ (11) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| 43 | OC Estate & Elder Law | 63 | 4.7★ (103) | 7 mi |
| 44 | Ginsberg Shulman, PL | 63 | 4.9★ (27) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| 45 | The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm | 63 | 5.0★ (129) | 13 mi |
| 46 | Law Office of Patricia Keyes, P.A. | 63 | 5.0★ (58) | 8 mi |
| 47 | The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm | 63 | 4.9★ (200) | 15 mi |
| 48 | Fiducia Law - Fatima Hasan | 63 | 5.0★ (9) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| 49 | Estate Law of Florida, P.A. | 63 | 4.9★ (101) | 11 mi |
| 50 | Melissa O'Connor PA | 62 | 4.8★ (24) | In Fort Lauderdale |
Also serving Fort Lauderdale
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blakeley Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers Fort Lauderdale | 5.0★ (2,311) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Carmen G. Soto, PA | 4.7★ (471) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Demesmin and Dover Law Firm | 4.9★ (469) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Friedland Law | 4.7★ (623) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| George Reres Law, P.A | 5.0★ (1,267) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Gerstein & Gerstein | 4.9★ (505) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C. | 5.0★ (451) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Loan Lawyers | 4.8★ (474) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Madalon Injury Law | 5.0★ (542) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Maimone Legal | 4.8★ (382) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Rossen Law Firm | 5.0★ (397) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| RTRLAW | 4.7★ (623) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Steinger, Greene & Feiner | 4.9★ (2,434) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| The Injury Firm | 4.9★ (497) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine | 4.8★ (1,722) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| The Law Offices of Robert David Malove | 4.8★ (491) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Title Now LLC | 4.8★ (770) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Van Horn Law Group, P.A. | 4.9★ (2,458) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Weisser Elazar & Kantor, PLLC | 5.0★ (630) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Weston Legal, PLLC | 5.0★ (730) | In Fort Lauderdale |
How we ranked Fort Lauderdale estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 438 Fort Lauderdale 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Fort Lauderdale data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an estate planning lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many estate planning and probate matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
- 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 Lauderdale: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Fort Lauderdale?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Fort Lauderdale, FL is The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg with an LFR Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 528 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lorenzo Law | Probate Lawyer (#2) and Shupe Legal, PA dba Florida Probate and Estate Planning Attorneys (#3) follow. We ranked 438 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Fort Lauderdale?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 438 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fort Lauderdale, FL. 18 of them are based in Fort Lauderdale; 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 Fort Lauderdale are open 24/7?
65 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Lauderdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg (#1), Lorenzo Law | Probate Lawyer (#2) and Shupe Legal, PA dba Florida Probate and Estate Planning Attorneys (#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 Fort Lauderdale work on weekends?
90 of 438 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 74 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Offices of Odelia Goldberg (#1), Lorenzo Law | Probate Lawyer (#2) and Shupe Legal, PA dba Florida Probate and Estate Planning Attorneys (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Fort Lauderdale estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 438 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Lauderdale is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. Rosenberg Law Firm has the most, 653 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Lauderdale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale, FL 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 Lauderdale, FL 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 Lauderdale?
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 Lauderdale
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 438 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fort Lauderdale.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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