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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Howard Beach, NY: 2026 rankings

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  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Howard Beach: Beress & Zalkind PLLC (trusts & estate), LFR Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 410 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 761.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: ReYes Law PLLC, 387 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 761 ranked after Beress & Zalkind PLLC (trusts & estate); ranked #3.

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761 Howard Beach estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 80 are open 24/7, 156 open Saturdays and 118 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 761 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Estate planning and probate lawyers in New York City ranking. See Estate planning and probate lawyers in New York City

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Beress & Zalkind PLLC (trusts & estate)705.0★ (410)Brooklyn, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Roman Aminov Estate Law firm of Queens695.0★ (380)Queens, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3ReYes Law PLLC684.9★ (387)Forest Hills, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.684.8★ (314)Brooklyn, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Michael J. Greenberg, P.C. - Estate Planning & Elder Law675.0★ (167)New York City, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Morgan Legal Group P.C. - Estate Planning & Probate Attorney New York City674.9★ (181)New York City, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7The Law Offices of Jason W. Stern & Associates674.9★ (77)Forest Hills, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8McAdoo Estate Planning, LLC664.9★ (293)Jamaica, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Regina Kiperman, Esq., RK Law PC664.8★ (103)New York City, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Golant Legal Group PC665.0★ (53)Brooklyn, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 761 estate planning and probate lawyers in Howard Beach, 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.

  3. #3 ReYes Law PLLC

    Based in Forest Hills, 4 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 387 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 387 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    118-35 Queens Blvd #400, Forest Hills, NY 11375
    View profile for ReYes Law PLLC(646) 577-9022

  10. Based in Brooklyn, 9 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    68 35th St Ste c360, Brooklyn, NY 11232
    View profile for Golant Legal Group PC(718) 540-5425

  13. #13 Estate & Elder Law Solutions

    Based in Rego Park, 5 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    63-50 Wetherole St, Rego Park, NY 11374
    View profile for Estate & Elder Law Solutions(347) 699-5529

  14. Based in Forest Hills, 4 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    118-35 Queens Blvd #400, Forest Hills, NY 11375
    View profile for Morgan Legal Group P.C.(888) 529-1315

  16. #16 Cavallo & Cavallo

    Based in Throgs Neck, 12 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 85 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3453 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10465
    View profile for Cavallo & Cavallo(718) 822-2203

  20. #20 Aminov Law

    Based in Elmhurst, 6 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    54-14 74th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373
    View profile for Aminov Law(347) 384-6854

  21. #21 Mishiyeva Law PLLC

    Based in New York City, 10 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    85 Broad St 18th floor, New York, NY 10004
    View profile for Mishiyeva Law PLLC(646) 233-0826

  22. #22 Katzner Law Group, PC

    Based in New York City, 10 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 308 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    360 Lexington Ave 15th Floor 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017
    View profile for Katzner Law Group, PC(646) 718-4456

  23. #23 Alatsas Law Firm

    Based in Brooklyn, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 284 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 284 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2115 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
    View profile for Alatsas Law Firm(718) 233-2903

  25. #25 Davidov Law Group

    Based in Garden City, 12 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 351 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 351 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1122 Franklin Ave Ste 102, Garden City, NY 11530
    View profile for Davidov Law Group(516) 440-5781

How we ranked Howard Beach estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 761 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Howard Beach?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Howard Beach, NY is Beress & Zalkind PLLC (trusts & estate) with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 5.0★ from 410 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roman Aminov Estate Law firm of Queens (#2) and ReYes Law PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 761 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Howard Beach?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 761 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Howard Beach, NY. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

80 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Howard Beach post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Beress & Zalkind PLLC (trusts & estate) (#1), Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C. (#4) and Michael J. Greenberg, P.C. - Estate Planning & Elder 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 Howard Beach work on weekends?

156 of 761 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 118 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Beress & Zalkind PLLC (trusts & estate) (#1), Roman Aminov Estate Law firm of Queens (#2) and ReYes Law PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Howard Beach estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 761 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Howard Beach is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Beress & Zalkind PLLC (trusts & estate) has the most, 410 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 Howard Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach, NY 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 Howard Beach, NY 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 Howard Beach?

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 Howard Beach

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 761 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Howard Beach.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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