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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Gardner, MA: 2026 rankings

38 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 Gardner: The Law Office of Polly Tatum, LFR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 225 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 7

    Open 24 hours (per Google): d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 38.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c., 132 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 38 ranked after The Law Office of Polly Tatum; ranked #7.

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

38 Gardner estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 38 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardner 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 Gardner at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Office of Polly Tatum684.8★ (225)Worcester, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Law Office of Michael D. DellaMonaca625.0★ (39)Fitchburg, 11 mi away——
3Antonioni & Antonioni Law Office614.6★ (52)Leominster, 12 mi away——
4Feroci Jr Anthony604.8★ (6)Leominster, 12 mi away——
5Vickstrom Law, PC594.8★ (54)Worcester, 23 mi away——
6The Law Offices of James A. Miller, P.C.594.9★ (47)Worcester, 23 mi away——
7d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c.585.0★ (132)Worcester, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
8Gelinas & Ward LLP584.6★ (10)Leominster, 12 mi away——
9The Law Offices of Nancy Catalini Chew564.6★ (16)Acton, 22 mi away——
10Daviau Law Offices, PC564.5★ (15)Worcester, 23 mi away——

All 38 estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardner, 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 Gardner

    #1 The Law Office of Polly Tatum

    Based in Worcester, 24 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 225 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 225 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    19 Cedar St, Worcester, MA 01609
    View profile for The Law Office of Polly Tatum(508) 290-5525

  3. #3 Antonioni & Antonioni Law Office

    Based in Leominster, 12 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    119 Merriam Ave First Floor, Leominster, MA 01453
    View profile for Antonioni & Antonioni Law Office(978) 537-1912

  4. #4 Feroci Jr Anthony

    Based in Leominster, 12 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    114 Merriam Ave #204, Leominster, MA 01453
    View profile for Feroci Jr Anthony(978) 466-5011

  5. #5 Vickstrom Law, PC

    Based in Worcester, 23 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    255 Park Ave #507, Worcester, MA 01609
    View profile for Vickstrom Law, PC(508) 757-3800

  8. #8 Gelinas & Ward LLP

    Based in Leominster, 12 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    106 Merriam Ave, Leominster, MA 01453
    View profile for Gelinas & Ward LLP(978) 537-2200

  10. #10 Daviau Law Offices, PC

    Based in Worcester, 23 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 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 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    255 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609
    View profile for Daviau Law Offices, PC(508) 425-4270

  11. #11 Fay & Eberly LLP

    Based in Worcester, 23 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    255 Park Ave #1000, Worcester, MA 01609
    View profile for Fay & Eberly LLP(508) 556-0529

  12. #12 BowenBowen PC

    Based in Fitchburg, 14 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 Main St #1, Lunenburg, MA 01462
    View profile for BowenBowen PC(978) 582-0050

  13. #13 Gould & Ettenberg

    Based in Worcester, 24 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    370 Main St #1050, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Gould & Ettenberg(508) 752-6733

  14. #14 Law Office of Erin McBee, PLLC

    Based in Acton, 22 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    206 Ayer Rd, Harvard, MA 01451
    View profile for Law Office of Erin McBee, PLLC(978) 391-1600

  15. #15 Thomas M. Flannagan, Experienced Estate Planning and Probate Attorney

    Based in Worcester, 24 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    32 Franklin St, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Thomas M. Flannagan, Experienced Estate Planning and Probate Attorney(508) 797-3669

  18. #18 Reeves Lavallee, PC

    Based in Worcester, 24 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    250 Commercial St #450, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Reeves Lavallee, PC(508) 290-8614

  19. #19 Tobia Law Offices

    Based in Gardner

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    47 Parker St, Gardner, MA 01440
    View profile for Tobia Law Offices(978) 632-4129

  23. #23 Law Office of Marcia Calcagni

    Based in Shrewsbury, 25 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    298 Boston Tpke Ste 5, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    View profile for Law Office of Marcia Calcagni(508) 757-5100

  24. #24 Cirillo&Roberts, P.C.

    Based in Leominster, 13 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    142 Main St, Leominster, MA 01453
    View profile for Cirillo&Roberts, P.C.(978) 537-9525

  25. #25 O'Connor and Ryan, P.C.

    Based in Leominster, 12 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    80 Erdman Way #309, Leominster, MA 01453
    View profile for O'Connor and Ryan, P.C.(978) 534-1301

All 38 estate planning and probate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardner, ranks 26 to 38
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Attorney Brenda M. Rivard, P.C.475.0★ (10)19 mi
27Massachusetts Bankruptcy Center474.8★ (17)24 mi
28Worcester Bankruptcy Center475.0★ (13)24 mi
29Ravosa Law Offices, P.C.465.0★ (12)24 mi
30BABAU & BARON, LLP465.0★ (11)24 mi
31Charles S. Pavolis, Attorney At Law455.0★ (3)24 mi
32The Law Office of Robin B. Rose Buxton454.0★ (8)22 mi
33Senior Focus with Attorney Nick Kaltsas453.0★ (4)23 mi
34Bellerose Law Offices, P.C.454.2★ (5)21 mi
35Lian Zarrow453.6★ (9)24 mi
36Mountain, Dearborn & Whiting LLP443.0★ (14)24 mi
37Perreault Law Office, P.L.L.C.444.2★ (5)24 mi
38Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C.432.7★ (3)23 mi

Also serving Gardner

14 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 Gardner
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alexandrov, Metzger & Flannagan, P.C.5.0★ (2)24 mi
Binder & Martin5.0★ (1)In Gardner
Christopher, Hays, Wojcik & Mavricos, LLP5.0★ (2)24 mi
Elder Disability Law Advocates4.5★ (2)23 mi
Fletcher Tilton PC1.0★ (1)24 mi
Graves Law Office P.C.4.0★ (3)In Gardner
Jerold G Paquette Law Offices5.0★ (1)In Gardner
John Costanzo, Esq.5.0★ (1)22 mi
Lafortune & Glenny PC4.8★ (5)In Gardner
LaRoche Law3.9★ (31)In Gardner
Law Office of Erik W. Boos, P.C.4.5★ (2)24 mi
Law Office of Warren Yanoff5.0★ (2)24 mi
Le Blanc & Sans5.0★ (2)In Gardner
The Law Office of Scott Sargent24 mi

How we ranked Gardner estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 38 Gardner 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 Gardner 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 Gardner: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Gardner, MA is The Law Office of Polly Tatum with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 225 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Office of Michael D. DellaMonaca (#2) and Antonioni & Antonioni Law Office (#3) follow. We ranked 38 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 38 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Gardner, MA. 1 of them is based in Gardner; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

2 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardner post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Law Office of Polly Tatum (#1) and d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c. (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardner work on weekends?

4 of 38 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Office of Polly Tatum (#1), d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c. (#7) and Law Office of Jillian N. Celozzi (#21). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 38 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Gardner is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. The Law Office of Polly Tatum has the most, 225 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 Gardner count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gardner 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 Gardner, MA 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 Gardner, MA 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 Gardner?

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 Gardner

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 38 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Gardner.

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