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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Gardena, CA: 2026 rankings

499 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 Gardena: The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers, LFR Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 291 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Keystone Law Group, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 499.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: The Singh Law Firm, 736 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 499 ranked; ranked #9.

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

499 Gardena estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 59 are open 24/7, 126 open Saturdays and 74 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 499 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardena 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 Gardena at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers705.0★ (291)Los Angeles, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Keystone Law Group, P.C.694.8★ (379)Los Angeles, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Tree of Life Law Firm695.0★ (167)Santa Monica, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Forward Estate Planning, A Law Corporation685.0★ (122)El Segundo, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
5The Law Firm of Kavesh, Minor & Otis674.9★ (317)Torrance, 2 mi away——
6Aliav Law674.9★ (82)Beverly Hills, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Law Offices of Susan B. Geffen675.0★ (67)Redondo Beach, 4 mi away——
8Blue Pinnacle Law675.0★ (27)Hermosa Beach, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9The Singh Law Firm675.0★ (736)Beverly Hills, 13 mi away—Most reviews
10Lanzone Morgan, LLP | Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys664.9★ (58)Long Beach, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 499 estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardena, 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 Gardena

    Based in Los Angeles, 12 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 291 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 291 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10801 National Blvd #531, Los Angeles, CA 90064
  2. Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 379 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 379 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11300 W Olympic Blvd #910, Los Angeles, CA 90064
  3. Based in Santa Monica, 13 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 167 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 167 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2219 Main St Unit 456, Santa Monica, CA 90405
  4. Based in El Segundo, 5 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 122 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 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    222 N Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 2000, El Segundo, CA 90245
  5. Based in Beverly Hills, 13 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 82 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 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    291 S La Cienega Blvd #310, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
  6. Based in Hermosa Beach, 5 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 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 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2447 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  7. Based in Beverly Hills, 13 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 736 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 736 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8383 Wilshire Blvd #800, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
  8. Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 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 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12100 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  9. Based in Torrance, 5 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 177 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 177 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2355 Crenshaw Blvd Unit 185, Torrance, CA 90501
  10. Based in Long Beach, 11 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    180 E Ocean Blvd Ste 1100, Long Beach, CA 90802
  11. Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 158 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 158 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 11 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1180 S Beverly Dr Unit 405, Los Angeles, CA 90035
  12. Based in Los Angeles, 12 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    445 S Figueroa St Ste 3100, Los Angeles, CA 90071
  13. Based in Inglewood, 5 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 184 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 184 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3330 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305
  14. Based in El Segundo, 5 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 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–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2155 Campus Dr Ste 250, El Segundo, CA 90245
  15. Based in Torrance, 4 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 70 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 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3655 Torrance Blvd 3rd floor, Torrance, CA 90503
  16. Based in Los Angeles, 12 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 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 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2999 Overland Ave #104, Los Angeles, CA 90064
  17. Based in San Pedro, 10 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 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 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    222 W 6th St Ste 400, San Pedro, CA 90731
  18. Based in Redondo Beach, 4 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 78 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 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1722 Harriman Ln A, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
  19. Based in Rosemead, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3733 Rosemead Blvd #201, Rosemead, CA 91770
  20. Based in Long Beach, 11 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 25 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 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    145 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
  21. Based in Garden Grove, 23 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 509 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 509 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10971 Garden Grove Blvd Ste G, Garden Grove, CA 92843
  22. Based in Los Angeles, 12 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    915 Wilshire Blvd 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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

estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardena, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Novas Law635.0★ (45)11 mi
27Meinzer Law Firm, P.C.634.9★ (58)5 mi
28Law Offices of Joshwa Wang635.0★ (243)18 mi
29The Probate House L.C.634.7★ (80)5 mi
30THE PROBATE GUY - LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. COHEN, INC.634.9★ (313)18 mi
31Calkins Law634.9★ (112)19 mi
32Law Office of Masumi Patel APC635.0★ (56)7 mi
33Beneficiary Rights Attorney635.0★ (10)13 mi
34The Elder Justice Firm California Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Lawyers635.0★ (8)11 mi
35Albertson & Davidson, LLP - Los Angeles623.4★ (5)5 mi
36Lungu Law Group - Wills and Trusts - Estate Planning Attorney625.0★ (113)14 mi
37Legacy One Law Firm624.9★ (129)14 mi
38Mark E. Swatik, Esq., MBA625.0★ (37)4 mi
39Weiner Law: Trust, Probate & Litigation Lawyers APC625.0★ (6)12 mi
40Perlmutter & Pourshalimi | Elder Abuse Attorneys625.0★ (78)13 mi
41Alta Legacy Law625.0★ (33)4 mi
42Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP624.9★ (69)18 mi
43Vistas Law Group, LLP625.0★ (28)11 mi
44Law Offices of Rozsa Gyene624.8★ (92)18 mi
45Blue Water Estate Planning624.7★ (46)6 mi
46G&R Multi-Services625.0★ (108)16 mi
47The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers624.9★ (18)21 mi
48Aharoni Law Firm - Israeli Lawyer624.9★ (34)14 mi
49Cox Law Group, Inc.624.3★ (7)6 mi
50Sterzer & Associates, A Law Corporation625.0★ (62)20 mi

Also serving Gardena

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 Gardena
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Affordable Wills & TrustsIn Gardena
Avocet LawIn Gardena
Carico Macdonald Kil & Benz LLP5.0★ (2)5 mi
Crouse & Associates4.5★ (2)In Gardena
Daniel M. Graham, Attorney at Law5.0★ (2)6 mi
Juristven Juristas Venezolanos By Rodlar Smart Solutions LLCIn Gardena
Lataillade Thomas, PC.5.0★ (2)6 mi
Lathrom Law4.5★ (2)5 mi
Law and Justice Legal Services3.7★ (10)In Gardena
Law Office of Heather Miller5.0★ (2)6 mi
Law Office of Matthew C Yu4.0★ (2)5 mi
Law Offices of Albert Chang3.0★ (2)In Gardena
Law Offices of Russell M. Ozawa5.0★ (2)7 mi
Lim Law Group, P.C.5.0★ (74)In Gardena
Los Angeles Legal Advocates4.5★ (430)In Gardena
Maneesh Sharma5.0★ (1)In Gardena
Paul C. Herman Law Offices5.0★ (3)In Gardena
Samuel Ford Law5.0★ (2)4 mi
The Dominguez Firm - Personal Injury Lawyers4.9★ (14)In Gardena
The Law Office of Hamlin - Accident, Personal Injury Attorney5.0★ (14)In Gardena

How we ranked Gardena estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 499 Gardena 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 Gardena 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 Gardena: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Gardena, CA is The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 5.0★ from 291 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Keystone Law Group, P.C. (#2) and Tree of Life Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 499 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 499 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Gardena, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

59 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardena post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers (#1), Keystone Law Group, P.C. (#2) and Tree of Life Law Firm (#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 Gardena work on weekends?

126 of 499 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 74 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers (#1), Keystone Law Group, P.C. (#2) and Tree of Life Law Firm (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 499 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardena is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. The Singh Law Firm has the most, 736 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Gardena count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gardena 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 Gardena, CA 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 Gardena, CA 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 Gardena?

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 Gardena

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 499 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Gardena.

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