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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Medford, OR: 2026 rankings

22 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 Medford: Stark and Hammack, PC, LFR Score 63/100; 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Black Chapman Petersen and Stevens, 94 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #5.

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

22 Medford estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 22 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Medford 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 Medford at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Stark and Hammack, PC634.5★ (26)MedfordTop score
2Michael P Vanderhoff Attorney at Law625.0★ (16)Central Point, 3 mi away—
3Alissa Weaver, Attorney At Law614.7★ (3)Medford—
4Evergreen Law Group, LLC604.7★ (26)Ashland, 15 mi away—
5Black Chapman Petersen and Stevens594.8★ (94)MedfordMost reviews
6Estate Planning Group594.0★ (4)Medford—
7Hanson Legal544.6★ (49)Ashland, 10 mi away—
8Matthew G. Fawcett523.5★ (6)Medford—
9Hornecker Cowling LLP523.5★ (19)Medford—
10Oakes Law Offices P.C.525.0★ (8)Medford—

All 22 estate planning and probate lawyers in Medford, 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 Medford

    #1 Stark and Hammack, PC

    Based in Medford

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 E Main St m, Medford, OR 97501
    View profile for Stark and Hammack, PC(541) 773-2213

  2. #2 Michael P Vanderhoff Attorney at Law

    Based in Central Point, 3 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 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 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    780 S Front St, Central Point, OR 97502
    View profile for Michael P Vanderhoff Attorney at Law(541) 292-0478

  3. #3 Alissa Weaver, Attorney At Law

    Based in Medford

    61/100LFR Score

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

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    933b N 5th St, Jacksonville, OR 97530
    View profile for Alissa Weaver, Attorney At Law

  4. #4 Evergreen Law Group, LLC

    Based in Ashland, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    542 Washington St #103, Ashland, OR 97520
    View profile for Evergreen Law Group, LLC(541) 727-5001

  6. #6 Estate Planning Group

    Based in Medford

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    711 Bennett Ave, Medford, OR 97504
    View profile for Estate Planning Group(541) 772-3055

  7. Based in Ashland, 10 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 49 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1875 OR-99 D, Ashland, OR 97520
    View profile for Hanson Legal(541) 776-3405

  8. #8 Matthew G. Fawcett

    Based in Medford

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    243 S Holly St, Medford, OR 97501
    View profile for Matthew G. Fawcett(541) 779-6282

  9. #9 Hornecker Cowling LLP

    Based in Medford

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14 N Central Ave UNIT 104, Medford, OR 97501
    View profile for Hornecker Cowling LLP(541) 779-8900

  10. #10 Oakes Law Offices P.C.

    Based in Medford

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1730 E McAndrews Rd Ste b, Medford, OR 97504
    View profile for Oakes Law Offices P.C.(541) 210-5038

  12. #12 Brophy Schmor LLP

    Based in Medford

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 W Main St 5th Floor, Medford, OR 97501
    View profile for Brophy Schmor LLP(541) 772-7123

  14. #14 Jason M. Anderson

    Based in Medford

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3521 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR 97504
    View profile for Jason M. Anderson(541) 770-5466

  15. #15 C Casey White

    Based in Medford

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for C Casey White(541) 779-4912

  16. #16 Penny Lee Austin, Attorney

    Based in Medford

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    925 W 8th St, Medford, OR 97501
    View profile for Penny Lee Austin, Attorney(541) 770-6720

  19. #19 Daniel Simcoe | Attorney at Law

    Based in Grants Pass, 24 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    242 NW E St, Grants Pass, OR 97526
    View profile for Daniel Simcoe | Attorney at Law(541) 474-1162

  20. #20 David P.A. Seulean, PC

    Based in Ashland, 13 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    622 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520
    View profile for David P.A. Seulean, PC(541) 482-8492

  22. #22 Holmbeck Law LLC

    Based in Grants Pass, 24 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    236 NW E St, Grants Pass, OR 97526
    View profile for Holmbeck Law LLC(541) 476-6677

Also serving Medford

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 Medford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Andersen & Linthorst4.9★ (62)In Medford
Burke Stefanie L3.0★ (12)In Medford
Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC4.9★ (66)In Medford
Eric R Stark3.2★ (10)In Medford
Ferguson & Wilson, P.C.3.4★ (20)In Medford
Foster Denman LLP3.9★ (14)In Medford
Jen Zammetti, Attorney at Law4.5★ (23)In Medford
Law Office of Attorney James J Pedrojetti PC4.3★ (26)In Medford
Law Office of John A. Hamilton, PC4.7★ (30)In Medford
Levy & Harris, A Mother & Son Firm3.8★ (45)In Medford
Matthew Sutton, Attorney at Law4.7★ (110)In Medford
Medford Law Group4.9★ (88)In Medford
OlsenDaines5.0★ (245)In Medford
Pedemonte Law, PC4.3★ (61)In Medford
RISE Law Group3.4★ (97)In Medford
Sarpa Law5.0★ (82)In Medford
Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys, P.C.4.9★ (473)In Medford
Stout Law LLC4.7★ (101)In Medford
The Law Office of Justin Rosas4.5★ (230)In Medford
Wells, Manning, Eitenmiller & Taylor4.7★ (68)In Medford

How we ranked Medford estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 22 Medford 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 Medford 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 Medford: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Medford, OR is Stark and Hammack, PC with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews. Michael P Vanderhoff Attorney at Law (#2) and Alissa Weaver, Attorney At Law (#3) follow. We ranked 22 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Medford, OR. 14 of them are based in Medford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

The median Google rating among 22 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Medford is 4.3★, with a median of 11 reviews. Black Chapman Petersen and Stevens has the most, 94 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Medford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Medford 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 Medford, OR 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 Medford, OR 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 Medford?

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 Medford

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Medford.

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