57/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 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 Grants Pass, OR: 2026 rankings
14 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 Grants Pass: Michael P Vanderhoff Attorney at Law, LFR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Cauble, Furr & Beguin, LLP, 68 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Grants Pass estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 14 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Grants Pass 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 | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael P Vanderhoff Attorney at Law | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Central Point, 22 mi away | Top score |
| 2 | Stark and Hammack, PC | 57 | 4.5★ (26) | Medford, 25 mi away | — |
| 3 | Christopher D. Mecca, Attorney at Law | 56 | 4.5★ (45) | Grants Pass | — |
| 4 | Alissa Weaver, Attorney At Law | 55 | 4.7★ (3) | Medford, 21 mi away | — |
| 5 | Daniel Simcoe | Attorney at Law | 53 | 4.0★ (25) | Grants Pass | — |
| 6 | Cauble, Furr & Beguin, LLP | 53 | 3.5★ (68) | Grants Pass | Most reviews |
| 7 | Estate Planning Group | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | Medford, 25 mi away | — |
| 8 | Holmbeck Law LLC | 52 | 4.4★ (11) | Grants Pass | — |
| 9 | Hornecker Cowling LLP | 45 | 3.5★ (19) | Medford, 25 mi away | — |
| 10 | Oakes Law Offices P.C. | 45 | 5.0★ (8) | Medford, 25 mi away | — |
All 14 estate planning and probate lawyers in Grants Pass, 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 Medford, 25 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ 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 Grants Pass
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 21 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grants Pass
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grants Pass
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 68 Google reviews, the most in Grants Pass.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 25 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grants Pass
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 25 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 25 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 25 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 25 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 24 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 24 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Grants Pass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Claar Attorney at Law | 4.1★ (15) | In Grants Pass |
| Claudia Browne | 5.0★ (1) | In Grants Pass |
| COOK LAW | 5.0★ (6) | In Grants Pass |
| Day, Driver, Fournier & Reinhart, LLP | 4.0★ (24) | In Grants Pass |
| Freudenberg Benjamin E | 5.0★ (4) | In Grants Pass |
| Galli Matthew G | 5.0★ (3) | In Grants Pass |
| Gregory T. Day | 3.3★ (3) | In Grants Pass |
| Heather L. Hot Attorney at Law | 4.4★ (14) | In Grants Pass |
| Holly A. Preslar Attorney At Law | 5.0★ (2) | In Grants Pass |
| Kelly Patrick J | 4.1★ (20) | In Grants Pass |
| Legacy Estate Planning LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Grants Pass |
| OlsenDaines | 4.9★ (153) | In Grants Pass |
| Peterson Rebecca | 4.9★ (24) | In Grants Pass |
| Rogue Law Firm PC | 4.7★ (15) | In Grants Pass |
| Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys, P.C. | 4.9★ (39) | In Grants Pass |
| Sorenson, Ransom & Ferguson, LLP | 4.1★ (31) | In Grants Pass |
| Sorenson, Ransom & Ferguson, LLP: Ferguson Kendell H | 1.8★ (5) | In Grants Pass |
| Valor Law, LLC | 4.8★ (59) | In Grants Pass |
| Watkinson Laird Rubenstein, PC | 3.4★ (5) | In Grants Pass |
| Wells, Manning, Eitenmiller & Taylor | 4.8★ (5) | In Grants Pass |
How we ranked Grants Pass estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 14 Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Grants Pass?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Grants Pass, OR is Michael P Vanderhoff Attorney at Law with an LFR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. Stark and Hammack, PC (#2) and Christopher D. Mecca, Attorney at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 14 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Grants Pass?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 14 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Grants Pass, OR. 4 of them are based in Grants Pass; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
What Google rating do Grants Pass estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Grants Pass is 4.1★, with a median of 11 reviews. Cauble, Furr & Beguin, LLP has the most, 68 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Grants Pass count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass, OR 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 Grants Pass, OR 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 Grants Pass?
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 Grants Pass
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Grants Pass.
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