64/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Markham, ON: 2026 rankings
290 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 Markham: Doss Law Professional Corporation, LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews.
- 16
Open 24 hours (per Google): Song Criminal Defence, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #16 of 290.
- 27
Most-reviewed: Zinati Kay, 499 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 290 ranked; ranked #27.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
290 Markham estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 290 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Markham 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 | Doss Law Professional Corporation | 64 | 5.0★ (159) | Ajax, 19 km away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Law Office of Meghna Singla & Notary Public | 63 | 5.0★ (44) | Vaughan, 27 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Flancman Frisch & Mann | 63 | 4.8★ (111) | Scarborough, 16 km away | — | — |
| 4 | GS Brar Law | 61 | 4.9★ (197) | Brampton, 36 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Heather Marshall Law Office | 61 | 4.9★ (42) | Richmond Hill, 14 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Kimel Law Group | 61 | 4.9★ (63) | Toronto, 22 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Laredo Law - Lisa Laredo | 61 | 5.0★ (43) | Toronto, 21 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Allan Law | 60 | 4.5★ (94) | Aurora, 21 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Duensing Law, Lawyer and Notary Public | 59 | 4.8★ (45) | Toronto, 26 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Miltons Estates Law | 59 | 3.9★ (7) | Markham | — | — |
All 290 estate planning and probate lawyers in Markham, 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.
Based in Vaughan, 27 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scarborough, 16 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#4 GS Brar Law
Based in Brampton, 36 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond Hill, 14 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 22 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 21 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#8 Allan Law
Based in Aurora, 21 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 26 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Markham
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 26 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North York, 20 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Etobicoke, 32 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Markham
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 286 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Dye Law
Based in Willowdale, 15 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Willowdale, 16 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vaughan, 26 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vaughan, 22 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scarborough, 15 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 5 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 Barbarian Law
Based in Aurora, 21 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Tony Baker Law
Based in Toronto, 22 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 22 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willowdale, 12 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North York, 15 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
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 290 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Markham
20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked Markham estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 290 Markham 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 Markham 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 Markham: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Markham?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Markham, ON is Doss Law Professional Corporation with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews. Law Office of Meghna Singla & Notary Public (#2) and Flancman Frisch & Mann (#3) follow. We ranked 290 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Markham?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 290 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Markham, ON. 7 of them are based in Markham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Markham are open 24/7?
13 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Markham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Song Criminal Defence (#16), Pranzitelli Law Firm (#17) and Raluca M. Soica, Barrister & Solicitor (#24). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Markham work on weekends?
39 of 290 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Meghna Singla & Notary Public (#2), Song Criminal Defence (#16) and Pranzitelli Law Firm (#17). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Markham estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 290 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Markham is 4.7★, with a median of 28 reviews. Zinati Kay has the most, 499 reviews, and ranks #27. 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 Markham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Markham city centre, 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 Markham, ON charge?
Wills and powers of attorney are often a flat fee; estate administration is billed hourly or as a percentage the court may review. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
Provincial law decides who inherits, usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints an administrator. A will lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Markham, ON 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 Markham?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Markham
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 290 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Markham.
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