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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Madera, CA: 2026 rankings

41 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 Madera: Lawvex, LLP, LFR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Donald Fischer Licensed Fiduciary, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 41.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Peña & Bromberg, 830 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #9.

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41 Madera estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 41 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Madera 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 Madera at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Lawvex, LLP624.7★ (46)Madera—Top score
2The Law Office of Philip M. Flanigan, P.C.604.8★ (135)Fresno, 21 mi away——
3Lawvex, LLP594.7★ (209)Clovis, 23 mi away——
4Donald Fischer Licensed Fiduciary585.0★ (6)Fresno, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Estate Planning Law Office of Jonathon L. Petty, Inc.574.6★ (30)Fresno, 16 mi away——
6Gill Estate Law, P.C.564.5★ (23)Fresno, 16 mi away——
7Celaya Law564.9★ (19)Fresno, 17 mi away——
8Barrus and Roberts, PC564.8★ (37)Clovis, 22 mi away——
9Peña & Bromberg554.8★ (830)Fresno, 16 mi away—Most reviews
10Wright & Wright Attorneys at Law Inc.554.3★ (12)Fresno, 17 mi away——

All 41 estate planning and probate lawyers in Madera, 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 Madera

    #1 Lawvex, LLP

    Based in Madera

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    110 N D St Suite 101, Madera, CA 93638
    View profile for Lawvex, LLP(888) 308-7003

  3. #3 Lawvex, LLP

    Based in Clovis, 23 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2565 Alluvial Ave #202, Clovis, CA 93611
    View profile for Lawvex, LLP(888) 308-7003

  6. #6 Gill Estate Law, P.C.

    Based in Fresno, 16 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    684 W Cromwell Ave Ste 107, Fresno, CA 93711
    View profile for Gill Estate Law, P.C.(559) 389-5070

  7. #7 Celaya Law

    Based in Fresno, 17 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    265 E River Park Cir 1st Floor, Fresno, CA 93720
    View profile for Celaya Law(559) 491-4719

  8. #8 Barrus and Roberts, PC

    Based in Clovis, 22 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    375 Woodworth Ave #103, Clovis, CA 93612
    View profile for Barrus and Roberts, PC(559) 431-6800

  9. #9 Peña & Bromberg

    Based in Fresno, 16 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 830 Google reviews, the most in Madera.

    • 4.8★ from 830 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3467 W Shaw Ave Ste. 100, Fresno, CA 93711
    View profile for Peña & Bromberg(559) 439-9700

  11. #11 Todd J Armas Law Office

    Based in Fresno, 17 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1186 W Shaw Ave #104, Fresno, CA 93711
    View profile for Todd J Armas Law Office(559) 221-6955

  12. #12 Pape & Shewan LLC

    Based in Clovis, 22 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    642 Pollasky Ave #100, Clovis, CA 93612
    View profile for Pape & Shewan LLC(559) 299-4341

  14. #14 Goldberg & Loren

    Based in Fresno, 16 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2416 W Shaw Ave Ste 114, Fresno, CA 93711
    View profile for Goldberg & Loren(559) 629-8844

  16. #16 RMO Lawyers

    Based in Fresno, 18 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    516 W Shaw Ave ste 200, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for RMO Lawyers(559) 354-6897

  21. #21 Sablan Law

    Based in Madera

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

    • 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    416 W Yosemite Ave, Madera, CA 93637
    View profile for Sablan Law(559) 296-5080

  22. #22 Coleman & Horowitt, LLP

    Based in Fresno, 18 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    499 W Shaw Ave Suite 116, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for Coleman & Horowitt, LLP(559) 343-2648

  23. #23 Andrade Auld Law, PC

    Based in Fresno, 22 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2300 Tulare St #250, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Andrade Auld Law, PC(559) 900-2144

  25. #25 Bankruptcy Law, Credit Card Disputes and Consumer Law - Fresno - Office of Layne Hayden

    Based in Fresno, 18 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3805 N West Ave, Fresno, CA 93705
    View profile for Bankruptcy Law, Credit Card Disputes and Consumer Law - Fresno - Office of Layne Hayden(559) 264-4500

How we ranked Madera estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 41 Madera 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 Madera 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 Madera: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Madera, CA is Lawvex, LLP with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews. The Law Office of Philip M. Flanigan, P.C. (#2) and Lawvex, LLP (#3) follow. We ranked 41 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 41 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Madera, CA. 2 of them are based in Madera; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

3 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Madera post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Donald Fischer Licensed Fiduciary (#4), Goldberg & Loren (#14) and RMO Lawyers (#16). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

4 of 41 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Donald Fischer Licensed Fiduciary (#4), Goldberg & Loren (#14) and RMO Lawyers (#16). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 41 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Madera is 4.5★, with a median of 15 reviews. Peña & Bromberg has the most, 830 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Madera count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Madera 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 Madera, CA 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 Madera, CA 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 Madera?

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 Madera

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 41 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Madera.

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