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

32 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 Harwich: The Law Office of Tracey D. Smith LLC, LFR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.

  2. 13

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Barnstable Yardsailor, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 32.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Case Estate Law, P.C., 89 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #2.

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

32 Harwich estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 32 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Harwich 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 Harwich at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Office of Tracey D. Smith LLC685.0★ (60)Harwich—Top score
2Case Estate Law, P.C.654.9★ (89)Mashpee, 14 mi away—Most reviews
3Law Offices of Boyd & Boyd, P.C.654.9★ (77)Hyannis, 13 mi away——
4Timothy J. Erasmi, Esq - Virtual Estate Attorney644.9★ (18)Harwich——
5McManus Estate Planning, LLC645.0★ (35)Hyannis, 12 mi away——
6T FRANK LAW, PLLC624.8★ (20)Yarmouth, 9 mi away——
7Sabrina Ramsey Kane, Attorney at Law624.8★ (16)South Yarmouth, 8 mi away——
8Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes P.C.615.0★ (12)Hyannis, 11 mi away——
9Marsden Law P.C.605.0★ (4)Hyannis, 12 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Law Office of James P. O'Brien, P.C.585.0★ (51)Harwich——

All 32 estate planning and probate lawyers in Harwich, 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.

  2. #2 Case Estate Law, P.C.

    Based in Mashpee, 14 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1645 Falmouth Rd Ste 1E, Centerville, MA 02632
    View profile for Case Estate Law, P.C.(508) 790-3050

  6. #6 T FRANK LAW, PLLC

    Based in Yarmouth, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    57 MA-6A #2, Orleans, MA 02653
    View profile for T FRANK LAW, PLLC(617) 702-2449

  9. #9 Marsden Law P.C.

    Based in Hyannis, 12 mi away

    60/100LFR 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”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    100 Independence Dr Ste 7, Hyannis, MA 02601
    View profile for Marsden Law P.C.(774) 382-2026

  12. #12 Booth Law, P.C.

    Based in Barnstable, 12 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3180 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630
    View profile for Booth Law, P.C.(508) 841-5707

  13. #13 Barnstable Yardsailor

    Based in South Yarmouth, 5 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate liquidator”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    19 Driving Tee Cir, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
    View profile for Barnstable Yardsailor(508) 364-4203

  17. #17 D'Elia & Cavanaugh

    Based in Harwich

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    161 MA-6A, Orleans, MA 02653
    View profile for D'Elia & Cavanaugh(508) 255-2255

  20. #20 Cape Cod Mediation

    Based in Barnstable, 12 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3179 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630
    View profile for Cape Cod Mediation(508) 362-1189

  23. #23 Ardito Law Group

    Based in South Yarmouth, 9 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25 Mid-Tech Dr # C, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
    View profile for Ardito Law Group(508) 775-3433

  25. #25 Alden Watson Law

    Based in South Yarmouth, 7 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 9:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    923 MA-6A M, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
    View profile for Alden Watson Law(508) 744-7291

All 32 estate planning and probate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Harwich, ranks 26 to 32
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Attorney Erin Donovan Esq504.0★ (4)12 mi
27George J MacKoul Attorney, George J. MacKoul and Associates P.C.495.0★ (6)11 mi
28Law Office Of David Nunheimer494.3★ (6)11 mi
29Attorney Eric P Rothenberg485.0★ (10)22 mi
30Dunning, Kirrane, McNichols & Garner, L.L.P.482.8★ (9)21 mi
31Cape Law484.3★ (12)22 mi
32Stuart W Rapp Law Offices473.7★ (6)16 mi

Also serving Harwich

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 Harwich
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aspesi Peter J Law Offices Of1.0★ (2)In Harwich
Cahill Law Office, P.C.5.0★ (1)In Harwich
Cavanaugh George B5.0★ (3)In Harwich
Crooks Jr Arthur B5.0★ (1)In Harwich
Crowell William D5.0★ (12)In Harwich
Dubin & Reardon5.0★ (7)In Harwich
J and J Law, PLLC5.0★ (2)In Harwich
J Stetkis-Sperco Law Office5.0★ (2)In Harwich
Kilkenny Kathleen E5.0★ (3)In Harwich
La Tanzi Spaulding & Landreth4.1★ (9)In Harwich
Laura McDowell-May PC4.3★ (7)In Harwich
Law Office of Jenny L. Margeson, Esq.4.5★ (8)In Harwich
Law Offices of Kathleen Fowler5.0★ (1)In Harwich
Law Offices of Matthew P. Kelley4.7★ (14)In Harwich
Mark T Russell PC5.0★ (4)In Harwich
Pitt Darlene J5.0★ (2)In Harwich
Riley & Norcross, LLC4.0★ (4)In Harwich
Sehic Law, PLLC5.0★ (157)In Harwich
Senie & Associates, P.C.3.0★ (2)In Harwich
Singer & Singer Law Office Llc3.5★ (2)In Harwich

How we ranked Harwich estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 32 Harwich 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 Harwich 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 Harwich: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Harwich, MA is The Law Office of Tracey D. Smith LLC with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews. Case Estate Law, P.C. (#2) and Law Offices of Boyd & Boyd, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 32 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 32 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Harwich, MA. 7 of them are based in Harwich; 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 Harwich are open 24/7?

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Harwich posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Barnstable Yardsailor (#13). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

2 of 32 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Marsden Law P.C. (#9) and Barnstable Yardsailor (#13). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 32 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Harwich is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Case Estate Law, P.C. has the most, 89 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Harwich count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Harwich 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 Harwich, 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 Harwich, 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 Harwich?

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 Harwich

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 32 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Harwich.

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