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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Indiana, PA: 2026 rankings

15 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 Indiana: Chriswell Law Offices, LFR Score 63/100; 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Tetlow Law, PC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 15.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Kauffman & Billimoria, PLLC, 114 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #3.

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

15 Indiana estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 15 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Indiana 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 Indiana at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Chriswell Law Offices634.2★ (24)Indiana—Top score
2Hill Group Law P.C.614.9★ (53)Johnstown, 23 mi away——
3Kauffman & Billimoria, PLLC584.8★ (114)Indiana—Most reviews
4LARRY D. LOPERFITO, ESQ564.7★ (3)Lower Burrell, 22 mi away——
5Tetlow Law, PC555.0★ (30)Johnstown, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6Ludwig, Everett & Tomb, PLLC534.1★ (29)Indiana——
7Montgomery V. Bell, Attorney at Law535.0★ (12)Indiana——
8James Steven Bock - Attorney At Law535.0★ (11)Indiana——
9Nicely & Kugler533.1★ (9)Indiana——
10Delaney & Fritz, P.C.534.3★ (13)IndianaEvenings—

All 15 estate planning and probate lawyers in Indiana, 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 Indiana

    #1 Chriswell Law Offices

    Based in Indiana

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    655 Church St Ste 306, Indiana, PA 15701
    View profile for Chriswell Law Offices(724) 465-5826

  2. #2 Hill Group Law P.C.

    Based in Johnstown, 23 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 53 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 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1730 Lyter Dr, Johnstown, PA 15905
    View profile for Hill Group Law P.C.(814) 245-3832

  4. #4 LARRY D. LOPERFITO, ESQ

    Based in Lower Burrell, 22 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    159 Lincoln St, Vandergrift, PA 15690
    View profile for LARRY D. LOPERFITO, ESQ(724) 568-3694

  5. #5 Tetlow Law, PC

    Based in Johnstown, 24 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 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 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    508 Somerset St, Johnstown, PA 15901
    View profile for Tetlow Law, PC(814) 501-4224

  6. #6 Ludwig, Everett & Tomb, PLLC

    Based in Indiana

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19 N 6th St, Indiana, PA 15701
    View profile for Ludwig, Everett & Tomb, PLLC(724) 349-3908

  9. #9 Nicely & Kugler

    Based in Indiana

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    134 S 7th St, Indiana, PA 15701
    View profile for Nicely & Kugler(724) 357-6800

  10. #10 Delaney & Fritz, P.C.

    Based in Indiana

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–9 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–9 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    936 Philadelphia St Second Floor, Indiana, PA 15701
    View profile for Delaney & Fritz, P.C.(724) 349-2255

  11. #11 Quatrini Law Group

    Based in Greensburg, 24 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews
    Address
    816 Ligonier St First Floor, Latrobe, PA 15650
    View profile for Quatrini Law Group(724) 539-2841

  12. #12 Jacqueline Blackwell McCracken

    Based in Indiana

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    370 N 8th St, Indiana, PA 15701
    View profile for Jacqueline Blackwell McCracken(724) 465-2244

Also serving Indiana

17 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 Indiana
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Barbor, Sottile & Johnson, P.C.4.3★ (6)In Indiana
Bolkovac Law Offices5.0★ (1)In Indiana
Bonya Gazza & DeGory, LLP5.0★ (4)In Indiana
Carmella Law Office4.9★ (14)In Indiana
Catlos Larry A CLU ChFC CFP MSFS5.0★ (1)In Indiana
David C Serene Law Offices4.3★ (6)In Indiana
Frederick Law Group, PLLC5.0★ (12)In Indiana
Haberl, Buell, Rice & Bell PLLC4.9★ (13)In Indiana
Hipp/Kaiser-Hipp, Attorneys at Law5.0★ (2)22 mi
Holsinger Clark & Armstrong, PC4.9★ (14)In Indiana
Marcus & Mack4.9★ (185)In Indiana
Rivosecchi Thomas D5.0★ (1)In Indiana
Robert S. Dougherty Attorney At Law4.2★ (17)In Indiana
Robert S. Muir, Attorney at Law4.6★ (65)In Indiana
Simpson Kablack & Rivosecchi5.0★ (5)In Indiana
Supinka & Supinka PC4.6★ (9)In Indiana
The Daniel Law Group, PLLC4.7★ (3)In Indiana

How we ranked Indiana estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 15 Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Indiana, PA is Chriswell Law Offices with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews. Hill Group Law P.C. (#2) and Kauffman & Billimoria, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 15 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 15 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Indiana, PA. 9 of them are based in Indiana; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Indiana posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Tetlow Law, PC (#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 Indiana work on weekends?

1 of 15 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Tetlow Law, PC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 15 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Indiana is 4.3★, with a median of 13 reviews. Kauffman & Billimoria, PLLC has the most, 114 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Indiana count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Indiana 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 Indiana, PA 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 Indiana, PA 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 Indiana?

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 Indiana

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 15 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Indiana.

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