65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Grass Valley, CA: 2026 rankings
21 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 Grass Valley: Law Office of Kim White, LFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Maurer Law, 142 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Grass Valley estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 21 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Grass Valley 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 | Law Office of Kim White | 65 | 5.0★ (14) | Grass Valley | Sat | Top score |
| 2 | Michael C. Mapes, Attorney at Law | 65 | 4.9★ (34) | Grass Valley | — | — |
| 3 | The Law Offices Of Gabriel Lenhart | 64 | 5.0★ (22) | Grass Valley | — | — |
| 4 | Lenore Law - Nevada City | 63 | 5.0★ (11) | Grass Valley | — | — |
| 5 | Valerie Logsdon Law Offices | 62 | 4.5★ (11) | Grass Valley | — | — |
| 6 | CunninghamLegal | 62 | 5.0★ (61) | Auburn, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | James Law Group | 61 | 5.0★ (6) | Grass Valley | — | — |
| 8 | Law Office of Robert W. Ash | 61 | 4.0★ (8) | Grass Valley | — | — |
| 9 | Aanestad Law | 61 | 3.8★ (9) | Grass Valley | — | — |
| 10 | Koons & Riswold, A Law Corporation | 61 | 5.0★ (33) | Auburn, 19 mi away | — | — |
All 21 estate planning and probate lawyers in Grass Valley, 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.
Based in Grass Valley
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Grass Valley
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Grass Valley
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Grass Valley
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Auburn, 23 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Grass Valley
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Grass Valley
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#9 Aanestad Law
Based in Grass Valley
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Auburn, 19 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#11 Maurer Law
Based in Grass Valley
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#13 Maurer Law
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews, the most in Grass Valley.
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Grass Valley
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Grass Valley
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Also serving Grass Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Broughton Law Offices: Terence D. Broughton | 4.4★ (14) | In Grass Valley |
| Cleat Walters III, Attorney at Law | 5.0★ (10) | In Grass Valley |
| Gettys Family Law | 4.8★ (21) | In Grass Valley |
| Haas Law Corporation | 4.6★ (11) | In Grass Valley |
| Ingram Brady, LLP | 5.0★ (23) | In Grass Valley |
| Jennifer L Wilkerson | 5.0★ (2) | In Grass Valley |
| Law Office of Chuck Farrar | 5.0★ (5) | In Grass Valley |
| Law Office of Patrick Macias | 5.0★ (8) | In Grass Valley |
| Law Office of Sara E. Coppin | 4.9★ (15) | In Grass Valley |
| Law Office of W. Gregory Klein | 4.1★ (40) | In Grass Valley |
| Minor & Keene Law Offices | 5.0★ (5) | In Grass Valley |
| Nancy Christie Law | 3.5★ (6) | In Grass Valley |
| Richard E. Keene, Attorney-at-Law | 5.0★ (8) | In Grass Valley |
| Richard M Hawkins Law Offices | 3.0★ (1) | In Grass Valley |
| Sitzberger Debra | 4.0★ (4) | In Grass Valley |
| The Law Office of Edward B. Batista | 5.0★ (1) | In Grass Valley |
| The Law Office of Jeffrey Kaloustian | 5.0★ (21) | In Grass Valley |
| The Law Office of Marsha A. Burch | 5.0★ (3) | In Grass Valley |
| The Win Law Firm | 5.0★ (82) | In Grass Valley |
| Walsh Law | 5.0★ (30) | In Grass Valley |
How we ranked Grass Valley estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 21 Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Grass Valley?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Grass Valley, CA is Law Office of Kim White with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Michael C. Mapes, Attorney at Law (#2) and The Law Offices Of Gabriel Lenhart (#3) follow. We ranked 21 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Grass Valley?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 21 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Grass Valley, CA. 11 of them are based in Grass Valley; 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 Grass Valley work on weekends?
1 of 21 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Law Office of Kim White (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Grass Valley estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Grass Valley is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Maurer Law has the most, 142 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Grass Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley?
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 Grass Valley
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 21 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Grass Valley.
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