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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Luling, LA: 2026 rankings

59 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 Luling: Morrison Law Group PLC, LFR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 59.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Rotharmel Shanks, 267 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #16.

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

59 Luling estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 59 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Luling 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 Luling at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Morrison Law Group PLC654.9★ (203)Metairie, 14 mi away—Top score
2Law Office of Michael G. Calogero644.8★ (75)Metairie, 14 mi awaySat—
3Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers645.0★ (19)New Orleans, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4WJ Blanchard Law, LLC635.0★ (64)Metairie, 14 mi away——
5Wealth Planning Law Group634.9★ (96)New Orleans, 16 mi away——
6Many & LoCoco614.9★ (52)New Orleans, 16 mi away——
7Bloom Legal Network594.9★ (144)New Orleans, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Samantha Weidner, Attorney and Counselor at Law, LLC594.5★ (15)Metairie, 12 mi away——
9Stephen Rue & Associates / Rue Law Firm594.6★ (82)Kenner, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Legacy Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC585.0★ (10)New Orleans, 14 mi away——

All 59 estate planning and probate lawyers in Luling, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Luling

    #1 Morrison Law Group PLC

    Based in Metairie, 14 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3000 W Esplanade Ave ste. 300, Metairie, LA 70002
    View profile for Morrison Law Group PLC(504) 831-2348

  4. #4 WJ Blanchard Law, LLC

    Based in Metairie, 14 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2800 Veterans Blvd Ste 257, Metairie, LA 70002
    View profile for WJ Blanchard Law, LLC(504) 313-7478

  5. #5 Wealth Planning Law Group

    Based in New Orleans, 16 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Allen Toussaint Blvd Ste 404, New Orleans, LA 70124
    View profile for Wealth Planning Law Group(504) 900-2763

  6. #6 Many & LoCoco

    Based in New Orleans, 16 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4833 Conti St #109, New Orleans, LA 70119
    View profile for Many & LoCoco(504) 483-2332

  12. #12 Parker & Elder Law

    Based in New Orleans, 18 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1100 Poydras St Suit 2900, New Orleans, LA 70163
    View profile for Parker & Elder Law(504) 222-2619

  13. #13 Borne Law Firm L.L.C.

    Based in New Orleans, 16 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4902 S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125
    View profile for Borne Law Firm L.L.C.(504) 899-1234

  15. #15 Legacy Law Center, LLC

    Based in Metairie, 14 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3850 N Causeway Blvd Ste 590, Metairie, LA 70002
    View profile for Legacy Law Center, LLC(504) 274-1980

  16. #16 Rotharmel Shanks

    Based in Metairie, 14 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 267 Google reviews, the most in Luling.

    • 4.9★ from 267 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3445 N Causeway Blvd #200, Metairie, LA 70002
    View profile for Rotharmel Shanks(504) 509-5000

  18. #18 Gennusa Firm

    Based in Metairie, 13 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2816 Hessmer Ave Ste B, Metairie, LA 70002
    View profile for Gennusa Firm(504) 308-0301

  20. #20 Molaison Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Metairie, 15 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 Veterans Blvd Ste 1810, Metairie, LA 70005
    View profile for Molaison Law Firm, LLC(504) 834-3788

  22. #22 Ciolino Onstott

    Based in New Orleans, 16 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    318 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
    View profile for Ciolino Onstott(504) 285-9545

  24. #24 Butler McDonald

    Based in Metairie, 13 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2450 Severn Ave Ste 400, Metairie, LA 70001
    View profile for Butler McDonald(504) 788-1511

How we ranked Luling estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 59 Luling 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 Luling 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 Luling: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Luling, LA is Morrison Law Group PLC with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews. Law Office of Michael G. Calogero (#2) and Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 59 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 59 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Luling, LA. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

6 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Luling post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers (#3), Bloom Legal Network (#7) and Stephen Rue & Associates / Rue Law Firm (#9). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

10 of 59 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Michael G. Calogero (#2), Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers (#3) and Bloom Legal Network (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 59 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Luling is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Rotharmel Shanks has the most, 267 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Luling count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Luling 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 Luling, LA 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 Luling, LA 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 Luling?

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 Luling

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 59 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Luling.

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