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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Jacksonville, AL: 2026 rankings

18 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 Jacksonville: Miller Estate and Elder Law, LFR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Baxley Maniscalco, Attorneys at Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Jared Vaughn, Attorney at Law, 216 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 18 ranked after Miller Estate and Elder Law; ranked #5.

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

18 Jacksonville 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 4.6★ across 18 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Miller Estate and Elder Law664.9★ (226)Anniston, 12 mi away—Top score
2Baxley Maniscalco, Attorneys at Law604.8★ (140)Oxford, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Bruce Adams Law Office604.9★ (17)Anniston, 11 mi away——
4Wilson Dillon Pumroy & James LLC594.0★ (36)Anniston, 11 mi away——
5Jared Vaughn, Attorney at Law554.9★ (216)Gadsden, 19 mi away—Most reviews
6Wendy Ghee Draper, Attorney at Law534.5★ (91)Anniston, 11 mi away——
7Clark Hall, Attorney at Law524.6★ (159)Gadsden, 20 mi away——
8Fite Law Firm, LLC514.7★ (33)Anniston, 12 mi away——
9Joseph Andrew Jones, Attorney At Law515.0★ (43)Gadsden, 20 mi away——
10Allenstein & Allenstein, LLC504.6★ (62)Gadsden, 20 mi away——

All 18 estate planning and probate lawyers in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville

    #1 Miller Estate and Elder Law

    Based in Anniston, 12 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 226 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 226 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    818 Leighton Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
    View profile for Miller Estate and Elder Law(256) 228-5112

  3. #3 Bruce Adams Law Office

    Based in Anniston, 11 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 17 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 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1304 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201
    View profile for Bruce Adams Law Office(256) 237-3339

  4. #4 Wilson Dillon Pumroy & James LLC

    Based in Anniston, 11 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1431 Leighton Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
    View profile for Wilson Dillon Pumroy & James LLC(256) 236-4222

  8. #8 Fite Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Anniston, 12 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    930 Wilmer Ave Ste 101, Anniston, AL 36201
    View profile for Fite Law Firm, LLC(256) 231-9330

  9. #9 Joseph Andrew Jones, Attorney At Law

    Based in Gadsden, 20 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 Broad St #101, Gadsden, AL 35901
    View profile for Joseph Andrew Jones, Attorney At Law(256) 222-7777

  15. #15 Robinson Law Firm LLC

    Based in Anniston, 11 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    620 E 11th St, Anniston, AL 36207
    View profile for Robinson Law Firm LLC(256) 237-7779

  17. #17 James M Sims Law Office LLC

    Based in Anniston, 11 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1302 Noble St #3b, Anniston, AL 36201
    View profile for James M Sims Law Office LLC(256) 240-9595

  18. #18 Scott F. Stewart

    Based in Gadsden, 20 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    750 Forrest Ave Ste 213, Gadsden, AL 35901
    View profile for Scott F. Stewart(256) 459-4835

Also serving Jacksonville

7 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 Jacksonville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Madilyn B. Turner Law, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Jacksonville
Michael J. Askew Attorney At Law5.0★ (4)In Jacksonville
Plan Ahead℠25 mi
Steven R. Morris, Attorney at Law4.5★ (2)In Jacksonville
The Law Office of Timothy C. Harris, LLC11 mi
The Law Offices at Ten Oaks, PC4.1★ (31)In Jacksonville
Victoria Wilson, Attorney at Law11 mi

How we ranked Jacksonville estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 18 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Jacksonville, AL is Miller Estate and Elder Law with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews. Baxley Maniscalco, Attorneys at Law (#2) and Bruce Adams Law Office (#3) follow. We ranked 18 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 18 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Jacksonville, AL. Another 7 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Jacksonville posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Baxley Maniscalco, Attorneys at Law (#2). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

1 of 18 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Baxley Maniscalco, Attorneys at Law (#2). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 18 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Jacksonville is 4.6★, with a median of 35 reviews. Miller Estate and Elder Law has the most, 226 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 Jacksonville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, AL 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 Jacksonville, AL 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 Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 18 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Jacksonville.

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