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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Fort Pierce, FL: 2026 rankings

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

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    Highest LFR Score in Fort Pierce: Lulich & Attorneys, LFR Score 71/100; 4.9★ from 422 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Open 24 hours (per Google): Lulich & Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 90.

  3. 12

    Most-reviewed: Gould Cooksey Fennell, 360 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 90 ranked after Lulich & Attorneys; ranked #12.

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90 Fort Pierce estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 90 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Pierce 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 Pierce at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Lulich & Attorneys714.9★ (422)Vero Beach, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Lulich & Attorneys684.9★ (149)Vero Beach, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3The Siegel Law Firm, P.A.675.0★ (47)Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Barreau Legal, PLLC644.9★ (148)Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away——
5Beacon Legacy Law™635.0★ (178)Stuart, 18 mi away——
6Beacon Legacy Law™634.9★ (206)Palm City, 19 mi away——
7Karp Law Firm, P.A.624.9★ (52)Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away——
8Messias Land & Legacy Law, PLLC625.0★ (4)Port Saint Lucie, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Genesis Trust, Estate Planning & Probate Law, P.A.624.8★ (52)Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away——
10Yahima Suarez, PA / Life Planning and Beyond615.0★ (11)Fort Pierce——

All 90 estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Pierce, 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 Pierce

    #1 Lulich & Attorneys

    Based in Vero Beach, 14 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 422 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 422 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1612 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960
    View profile for Lulich & Attorneys(772) 589-5500

  2. #2 Lulich & Attorneys

    Based in Vero Beach, 16 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4731 Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy #228, Vero Beach, FL 32963
    View profile for Lulich & Attorneys(772) 589-5500

  3. #3 The Siegel Law Firm, P.A.

    Based in Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1860 SW Fountainview Blvd #100, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
    View profile for The Siegel Law Firm, P.A.(772) 292-0780

  4. Based in Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1860 SW Fountainview Blvd #100, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
    View profile for Barreau Legal, PLLC(772) 236-5204

  5. #5 Beacon Legacy Law™

    Based in Stuart, 18 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    515 SW Camden Ave Ste A, Stuart, FL 34994
    View profile for Beacon Legacy Law™(772) 919-9085

  6. #6 Beacon Legacy Law™

    Based in Palm City, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 SW Martin Downs Blvd #205, Palm City, FL 34990
    View profile for Beacon Legacy Law™(772) 281-5211

  7. #7 Karp Law Firm, P.A.

    Based in Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1860 SW Fountainview Blvd #100, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
    View profile for Karp Law Firm, P.A.(772) 343-8411

  11. #11 Lavargna Law

    Based in Stuart, 19 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1805 S Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
    View profile for Lavargna Law(772) 286-7521

  13. #13 Block & Scarpa

    Based in Vero Beach, 14 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    601 21st St Ste 401, Vero Beach, FL 32960
    View profile for Block & Scarpa(772) 794-1918

  17. #17 Conforti & Hennig

    Based in Vero Beach, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2770 Indian River Blvd #316, Vero Beach, FL 32960
    View profile for Conforti & Hennig(772) 257-0421

  18. #18 Erin Kirkwood Law, PLLC

    Based in Stuart, 18 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    607 SW St Lucie Crescent Unit 106, Stuart, FL 34994
    View profile for Erin Kirkwood Law, PLLC(772) 732-8863

  19. #19 Abernethy Law Group

    Based in Fort Pierce

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    130 S Indian River Dr #201, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
    View profile for Abernethy Law Group(772) 489-4901

  21. #21 Eannarino Law

    Based in Stuart, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7000 SE Federal Hwy #305, Stuart, FL 34997
    View profile for Eannarino Law(772) 210-1200

  23. #23 John A. Tallarido, P.A.

    Based in Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1860 SW Fountainview Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
    View profile for John A. Tallarido, P.A.(772) 333-7770

How we ranked Fort Pierce estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 90 Fort Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Fort Pierce, FL is Lulich & Attorneys with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.9★ from 422 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lulich & Attorneys (#2) and The Siegel Law Firm, P.A. (#3) follow. We ranked 90 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 90 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fort Pierce, FL. 3 of them are based in Fort Pierce; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

15 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Pierce post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lulich & Attorneys (#1), Lulich & Attorneys (#2) and The Siegel Law Firm, P.A. (#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 Pierce work on weekends?

16 of 90 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lulich & Attorneys (#1), Lulich & Attorneys (#2) and The Siegel Law Firm, P.A. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 90 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Fort Pierce is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. Lulich & Attorneys has the most, 422 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Pierce count in this ranking?

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

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 Pierce

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 90 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Fort Pierce.

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