66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 273 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Lake Shore, MD: 2026 rankings
185 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Lake Shore: Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC, LFR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 273 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of Rick Todd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 185.
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Most-reviewed: Maronick Law LLC, 492 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 185 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
185 Lake Shore estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 185 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Shore 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC | 66 | 4.9★ (273) | Baltimore, 16 mi away | Sat | Top score |
| 2 | Law Offices of Rick Todd | 65 | 4.6★ (92) | Columbia, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Frame & Frame Attorneys At Law | 65 | 4.8★ (110) | Pasadena, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Chesapeake Wills & Trusts | 64 | 4.9★ (112) | Severn, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Johnson Law | 64 | 5.0★ (114) | Annapolis, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Eileen K Cochran, P. C. | 63 | 5.0★ (7) | Annapolis, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Adams Law Office, LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (202) | Bowie, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Liberty Legacy Law Group | 63 | 5.0★ (261) | Ellicott City, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Stouffer Legal | 63 | 4.7★ (187) | Towson, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Sims & Campbell | 63 | 4.8★ (83) | Annapolis, 10 mi away | — | — |
All 185 estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Shore, 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.
Based in Columbia, 18 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Pasadena, 4 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Severn, 8 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#5 Johnson Law
Based in Annapolis, 10 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Bowie, 17 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Ellicott City, 21 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Towson, 22 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#10 Sims & Campbell
Based in Annapolis, 10 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Towson, 21 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Annapolis, 10 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#14 Maronick Law LLC
Based in Glen Burnie, 9 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 492 Google reviews, the most in Lake Shore.
#15 Ruben Law Firm
Based in Arbutus, 13 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews.
Based in Baltimore, 14 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based in Columbia, 18 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#18 Stouffer Legal
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Essex, 14 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews.
Based in Laurel, 19 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Baltimore, 16 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 392 Google reviews.
#22 Ward & Co Law
Based in Glen Burnie, 9 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Columbia, 18 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Columbia, 19 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
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 185 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Michael R. Goldstein, Esquire LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (69) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Hoy & Hoy Law LLC | 60 | 4.3★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Powers & Worshtil, P.C. | 59 | 4.8★ (110) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Law Office of Denise Martin, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (33) | 16 mi |
| 30 | McDonald Law Firm, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (64) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Newell John D | 59 | 4.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Esther A. Streete | 59 | 4.7★ (13) | 8 mi |
| 33 | S.A. Stevenson Law Offices | 59 | 4.5★ (68) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Stavely & Sallitto Elder Law, LLC | 59 | 4.7★ (12) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Jimeno & Gray, P.A. | 59 | 4.7★ (104) | 8 mi |
| 36 | Myers Law | 59 | 5.0★ (43) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Jaklitsch Law Group | 59 | 4.9★ (449) | 25 mi |
| 38 | Haynes Group LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (20) | 16 mi |
| 39 | Scott MacMullan Law, LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (63) | 9 mi |
| 40 | HWK Law Group, LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (50) | 23 mi |
| 41 | Acorn Law, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Jenner Law, P.C. | 58 | 5.0★ (128) | 18 mi |
| 43 | Holt Legacy Law | 58 | 5.0★ (33) | 23 mi |
| 44 | Rob Goldman Legal Solutions | 58 | 4.0★ (25) | 12 mi |
| 45 | Frank Lidinsky Law Office | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 46 | Law Offices of David M. Goldman | 58 | 4.9★ (35) | 23 mi |
| 47 | Law Offices of Will Hudson | 58 | 4.9★ (11) | 13 mi |
| 48 | Willis Law Firm, P.A. | 58 | 5.0★ (30) | 22 mi |
| 49 | Amenta Law | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 50 | Law Offices of Adam J. Roa, P.C. | 58 | 4.9★ (27) | 21 mi |
Also serving Lake Shore
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adelberg Rudow | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Braswell Law Llc | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Carl Ziegler, Esq. | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Chesapeake Elder Law | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Elville and Associates, P.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Ferris William M | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Fury Law Center and Bankruptcy Clinic | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Kling Law LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Law office of Dennis a Hodge P A | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Law Office of Philip Epstein | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Law Offices of Don Feige | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Law Offices of G. Russell Donaldson | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Law Offices Of Harry M. Rifkin | 1.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Law Offices of J. C. Jenkins, Jr. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Moss Law, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Nancy Weller, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| S Kennon Scott Law Offices | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Shapiro & Schaub | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| The Law Offices of Wardell Huff | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| The Weeks Law Firm, LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Lake Shore |
How we ranked Lake Shore estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 185 Lake Shore 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lake Shore data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an estate planning lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many estate planning and probate matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
- 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 Lake Shore: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lake Shore?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Lake Shore, MD is Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 273 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Law Offices of Rick Todd (#2) and Frame & Frame Attorneys At Law (#3) follow. We ranked 185 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Lake Shore?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 185 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Lake Shore, MD. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Shore are open 24/7?
20 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Shore post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Rick Todd (#2), Eileen K Cochran, P. C. (#6) and Maronick Law LLC (#14). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Shore work on weekends?
31 of 185 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Stephen J. Reichert, LLC (#1), Law Offices of Rick Todd (#2) and Eileen K Cochran, P. C. (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Lake Shore estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 185 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Shore is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. Maronick Law LLC has the most, 492 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Lake Shore count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore, MD 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 Lake Shore, MD 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 Lake Shore?
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 Lake Shore
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 185 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Lake Shore.
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