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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Greater Grand Crossing, IL: 2026 rankings

401 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 Greater Grand Crossing: The Law Offices of Mario A. Reed P.C., LFR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 462 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Heartland Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 401.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Malman Law, 5,402 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 401 ranked; ranked #5.

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

401 Greater Grand Crossing estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 78 open Saturdays and 41 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 401 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Greater Grand Crossing 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 Greater Grand Crossing at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Offices of Mario A. Reed P.C.644.9★ (462)South Holland, 12 mi awaySatTop score
2The Heartland Law Firm634.8★ (254)Glenview, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Theresa Clancy Law634.9★ (216)Oak Park, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Dynasty Law, LLC634.5★ (15)Chicago, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Malman Law624.8★ (5,402)Chicago, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
6Dominick R. Villa Attorney at Law624.9★ (105)Brookfield, 12 mi awaySat—
7Chosen Estate Planning LLC625.0★ (5)Chicago, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Davis & Associates, Attorneys at Law613.7★ (15)Chicago, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9CGG Law Partners LLC615.0★ (4)Chicago, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Kravets Law Group, P.C.614.9★ (37)Chicago, 9 mi awaySat—

All 401 estate planning and probate lawyers in Greater Grand Crossing, 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 Greater Grand Crossing

    Based in South Holland, 12 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 462 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 462 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    625 E 170th St Unit 2NW, South Holland, IL 60473
  2. Based in Glenview, 24 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 254 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 254 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1545 Waukegan Rd Ste 1-3, Glenview, IL 60025
  3. Based in Oak Park, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 216 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 216 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    801 N Euclid Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
  4. Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 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 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    875 N Michigan Ave 31st floor, Chicago, IL 60611
  5. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,402 Google reviews, the most in Greater Grand Crossing.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5,402 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    205 W Randolph St #1700, Chicago, IL 60606
  6. Based in Brookfield, 12 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 105 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 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9100 Plainfield Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513
  7. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    77 W Wacker Dr Ste 4575, Chicago, IL 60601
  8. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    171 N Aberdeen St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60607
  9. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 37 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 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    211 W Wacker Dr Ste 300, Chicago, IL 60606
  10. 60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 120 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 120 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17W220 W 22nd St Suite 510, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  11. Based in Chicago, 6 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 76 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 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4258 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
  12. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    180 N Stetson Ave Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60601
  13. Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 57 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 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 N State St suite 890, Chicago, IL 60602
  14. Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    321 S Plymouth Ct 6th Fl, Chicago, IL 60604
  15. Based in Homewood, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 85 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 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2024 Hickory Rd #205, Homewood, IL 60430
  16. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 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 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 N Riverside Plaza Suite 1950-B, Chicago, IL 60606
  17. Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 364 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 364 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    105 W Adams St Unit 2800, Chicago, IL 60603
  18. Based in Morton Grove, 20 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 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 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6239 Park Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053
  19. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 60 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 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1236 W Eddy St #1, Chicago, IL 60657
  20. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 605 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 605 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    325 N La Salle Dr Ste 300, Chicago, IL 60654
  21. Based in Lincolnwood, 19 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 138 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 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7358 Lincoln Ave Ste No. 170, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  22. Based in Homewood, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 43 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 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17926 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430

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

estate planning and probate lawyers in Greater Grand Crossing, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26O'Brien Estate Law, LLC595.0★ (17)13 mi
27Old Second National Bank594.7★ (129)21 mi
28Russo Law Offices LLC595.0★ (63)17 mi
29The Law Office of Nicole M Soltanzadeh LLC595.0★ (21)8 mi
30Pestinger Law, LLC - Estate Planning Law & Trusts Attorney595.0★ (78)20 mi
31Staza Law594.7★ (38)10 mi
32Estate and Probate Legal Group, Ltd.594.8★ (127)18 mi
33Peace of Mind Legal Services, LLC595.0★ (12)16 mi
34Sexauer Law, P.C.584.6★ (34)9 mi
35Shuman Legal Personal Injury Lawyers584.8★ (398)9 mi
36Politakis Law Office, L.L.C.585.0★ (57)19 mi
37AvoidProbate585.0★ (27)18 mi
38Family, Wealth & Legacy Legal Solutions585.0★ (76)20 mi
39Hawbecker & Garver LLC584.9★ (58)16 mi
40The Law Offices Of Gary P. Bonk, Attorney-at-Law584.9★ (102)20 mi
41GWC Injury Lawyers584.7★ (474)9 mi
42Magnolia Law LLC585.0★ (32)21 mi
43Law Office of Emad Mahou585.0★ (10)13 mi
44Illinois Estate Law584.9★ (41)14 mi
45Sokol & Mazian Law Offices585.0★ (4)15 mi
46Harrison LLP584.5★ (24)9 mi
47Zapolis and Associates PC584.8★ (99)20 mi
48Kerlin Walsh Law584.6★ (34)12 mi
49Law Office of Johann Chau584.3★ (72)8 mi
50Moll Law Group574.9★ (142)9 mi

Also serving Greater Grand Crossing

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 Greater Grand Crossing
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anthony I. Moree5.0★ (2)8 mi
Blacha Law Office, Ltd.5.0★ (2)9 mi
Campbell Holzhauer Concierge Law5.0★ (2)9 mi
Christine M. Hunt P.C.5.0★ (2)7 mi
Greenwood Law5.0★ (2)9 mi
Illinoisattorney.com5.0★ (2)9 mi
JAMES GREGORY LASCOLA1.0★ (2)8 mi
John M. Varde, P.C.3.0★ (2)9 mi
Law At Last,Inc5.0★ (2)14 mi
Law Office of Tracey N. Duval5.0★ (2)8 mi
Law Offices Of Douglas Conover LLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Law Offices of James Lowry5.0★ (2)8 mi
Nelligan Law5.0★ (2)8 mi
O'Flaherty Law5.0★ (2)13 mi
O'Keefe Law5.0★ (2)9 mi
Orlowsky & Wilson, Ltd. - Alan Orlowsky5.0★ (2)8 mi
Powell Elliott5.0★ (2)5 mi
Richard A Lukacek Attorney5.0★ (2)6 mi
Rodriguez Legal Group5.0★ (2)9 mi
The Oracle Legal Group, LLC3.0★ (2)8 mi

How we ranked Greater Grand Crossing estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 401 Greater Grand Crossing 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 Greater Grand Crossing 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 Greater Grand Crossing: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Greater Grand Crossing?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Greater Grand Crossing, IL is The Law Offices of Mario A. Reed P.C. with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 462 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. The Heartland Law Firm (#2) and Theresa Clancy Law (#3) follow. We ranked 401 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Greater Grand Crossing?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 401 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Greater Grand Crossing, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Greater Grand Crossing are open 24/7?

31 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Greater Grand Crossing post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Heartland Law Firm (#2), Dynasty Law, LLC (#4) and Malman Law (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Greater Grand Crossing work on weekends?

78 of 401 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 41 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Offices of Mario A. Reed P.C. (#1), The Heartland Law Firm (#2) and Theresa Clancy Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Greater Grand Crossing estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 401 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Greater Grand Crossing is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. Malman Law has the most, 5,402 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Greater Grand Crossing count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Greater Grand Crossing 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 Greater Grand Crossing, IL 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 Greater Grand Crossing, IL 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 Greater Grand Crossing?

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 Greater Grand Crossing

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 401 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Greater Grand Crossing.

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