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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Lake Worth, FL: 2026 rankings

226 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 Lake Worth: Rosenberg Law Firm, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Siegel Law Group, P.A., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 226.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: The Siegel Law Group, P.A., 539 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 226 ranked after Rosenberg Law Firm; ranked #2.

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

226 Lake Worth estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 226 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Rosenberg Law Firm695.0★ (653)Coral Springs, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2The Siegel Law Group, P.A.674.9★ (539)Boca Raton, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Elder Law, P.A.674.8★ (202)Lake Worth——
4Bevilacqua Law, P.A.665.0★ (26)Delray Beach, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5The Siegel Law Firm, P.A.665.0★ (92)Jupiter, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Gobin Law, PLLC655.0★ (35)Wellington, 7 mi away——
7Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll654.5★ (57)North Palm Beach, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP645.0★ (119)West Palm Beach, 8 mi away——
9Blue Line Law Firm644.8★ (211)West Palm Beach, 8 mi away——
10Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A.644.8★ (141)West Palm Beach, 5 mi away——

All 226 estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Worth, 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 Lake Worth

    Based in Coral Springs, 25 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5421 N University Dr #101, Coral Springs, FL 33067
  2. Based in Boca Raton, 17 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 539 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2500 N Military Trl Ste 470, Boca Raton, FL 33431
  3. Based in Lake Worth

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 202 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    403 4th Ave S, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
  4. Based in Delray Beach, 10 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    298 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
  5. Based in Jupiter, 22 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    801 Maplewood Dr Ste 3, Jupiter, FL 33458
  6. Based in Wellington, 7 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Address
    8461 Lake Worth Rd Ste 253, Wellington, FL 33467
  7. Based in North Palm Beach, 14 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 57 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    631 U.S. Hwy 1 Ste 406, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
  8. Based in West Palm Beach, 8 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1645 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 1200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  9. Based in West Palm Beach, 8 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1645 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 1200, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  10. Based in West Palm Beach, 5 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 141 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 Centrepark Blvd Ste 600, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  11. Based in Boca Raton, 18 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2255 Glades Rd #324a, Boca Raton, FL 33431
  12. Based in Jupiter, 19 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    641 University Blvd Ste 108, Jupiter, FL 33458
  13. Based in Boca Raton, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7700 Congress Ave #1112, Boca Raton, FL 33487
  14. Based in West Palm Beach, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5405 Okeechobee Blvd Suite #202, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
  15. Based in Boca Raton, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 339 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 339 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 E Palmetto Park Rd #800, Boca Raton, FL 33432
  16. Based in Boca Raton, 16 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4800 N Federal Hwy Ste 306D, Boca Raton, FL 33431
  17. Based in West Palm Beach, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    515 N Flagler Dr Ste 350, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  18. Based in Hobe Sound, 24 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    400 N Cypress Dr Ste 1, Tequesta, FL 33469
  19. Based in Boca Raton, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4400 N Federal Hwy #210-44, Boca Raton, FL 33431
  20. Based in Royal Palm Beach, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9100 Belvedere Rd Ste 209 #7, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
  21. Based in Greenacres City, 4 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5430 10th Ave N, Greenacres, FL 33463
  22. Based in Deerfield Beach, 21 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    210 SW Natura Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
  23. Based in West Palm Beach, 6 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    500 S Australian Ave Fifth Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  24. Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2875 PGA Blvd Ste 100, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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 226 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Worth, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Levy Firm PLLC625.0★ (75)15 mi
27Law Offices of Adelina Ruiz, P.A.625.0★ (74)15 mi
28Eastham Law Offices625.0★ (109)19 mi
29Clyatt & Richardson, P.A.625.0★ (33)8 mi
30Alina E. Altamirano, P.A.614.9★ (138)19 mi
31Karp Law Firm, P.A.614.7★ (29)5 mi
32De Varona Law615.0★ (65)15 mi
33The Castro Law Firm, PLLC615.0★ (24)8 mi
34Terner Elder Law, P.L.615.0★ (13)5 mi
35The Law Office of Nicole C. Morris, P.A.614.8★ (70)16 mi
36The Pyfrom Law Firm614.7★ (28)8 mi
37Bruce G. Greer, PA604.5★ (8)In Lake Worth
38Sharon L. Azoulay, P.A. - Delray Beach Location605.0★ (32)12 mi
39Law Offices Of Larry E. Bray, P.A.604.7★ (32)10 mi
40Modern Estate Planning LLC604.6★ (9)1 mi
41Amy Dow Elder Law605.0★ (59)19 mi
42Barry D. Siegel, Esq.604.0★ (4)17 mi
43Gunster Yoakley: Curley Nicklaus J604.3★ (3)6 mi
44Law Office of Mark A. Schaum, P.A604.9★ (38)15 mi
45Law Offices of Larry E. Bray, P.A.604.7★ (12)5 mi
46Lisa I. Glassman, P.A.604.7★ (91)18 mi
47ELG Injury Lawyers605.0★ (325)17 mi
48Feaman Law Group604.0★ (29)5 mi
49Zoeller Law - Injury Trial Lawyers604.9★ (349)16 mi
50Todd A. Zuckerbrod P.A.605.0★ (8)19 mi

Also serving Lake Worth

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 Lake Worth
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Agnini Law5.0★ (2)15 mi
Attorney Adriana Gonzalez5.0★ (1)In Lake Worth
Cornerstone Wills & Trusts, LLC5.0★ (2)13 mi
David A Beale Law Offices1.0★ (2)11 mi
Dickenson Murphy Rex & Sloan P.A.5.0★ (2)15 mi
Fernandez Law Office4.9★ (50)In Lake Worth
Fore and Pribble PLLC5.0★ (69)In Lake Worth
GONZ.LAW4.9★ (154)In Lake Worth
Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A.4.9★ (79)In Lake Worth
Hernandez Law Group5.0★ (26)In Lake Worth
Joshua A. Bleil, Attorney at law, P.A.In Lake Worth
Law Office of Attorney Betty C. Resch2.1★ (7)In Lake Worth
Law Office of Kevin M. LaMontagne, PLLC5.0★ (2)5 mi
Law Offices of Evelyn Alonso, P.A.-Immigration, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense4.9★ (81)In Lake Worth
Law Offices of Robert Schwartz, P.A.3.0★ (2)8 mi
Mercer Law, PA4.7★ (56)In Lake Worth
Mindful Divorce, P.A.5.0★ (51)In Lake Worth
Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. - Florida4.8★ (41)In Lake Worth
The Ferguson Firm, PLLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
Warner & Fitzmartin, PLLC5.0★ (220)In Lake Worth

How we ranked Lake Worth estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 226 Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lake Worth?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Lake Worth, FL is Rosenberg Law Firm with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Siegel Law Group, P.A. (#2) and Elder Law, P.A. (#3) follow. We ranked 226 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Lake Worth?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 226 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Lake Worth, FL. 2 of them are based in Lake Worth; 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 Lake Worth are open 24/7?

23 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Worth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rosenberg Law Firm (#1), The Siegel Law Group, P.A. (#2) and Bevilacqua Law, P.A. (#4). 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 Worth work on weekends?

29 of 226 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rosenberg Law Firm (#1), Bevilacqua Law, P.A. (#4) and The Siegel Law Firm, P.A. (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Lake Worth estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 226 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Lake Worth is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Rosenberg Law Firm has the most, 653 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 Lake Worth count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Worth 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 Worth, FL 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 Worth, FL 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 Worth?

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 Worth

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 226 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Lake Worth.

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