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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Nashville, TN: 2026 rankings

143 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 Nashville: Patterson Bray PLLC, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 143.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, 950 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 143 ranked; ranked #6.

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

143 Nashville estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 143 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Nashville 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 Nashville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Patterson Bray PLLC675.0★ (64)Brentwood, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Estate House Law645.0★ (69)Nashville——
3Cook Tillman Law Group645.0★ (214)Brentwood, 9 mi away——
4Linville Estate Law645.0★ (377)Franklin, 16 mi away——
5Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys645.0★ (63)NashvilleOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers644.7★ (950)NashvilleOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
7Sawyer & Associates, LLC644.4★ (76)Franklin, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Dale Law Group, PLLC635.0★ (7)La Vergne, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Silva Law, LLC624.8★ (41)Nashville——
10Fox Law624.9★ (168)Hendersonville, 14 mi away——

All 143 estate planning and probate lawyers in Nashville, 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 Nashville

    #1 Patterson Bray PLLC

    Based in Brentwood, 9 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    229 Ward Cir Suite B-11, Brentwood, TN 37027
    View profile for Patterson Bray PLLC(615) 312-8220

  2. #2 Estate House Law

    Based in Nashville

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4235 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
    View profile for Estate House Law(615) 800-7815

  3. #3 Cook Tillman Law Group

    Based in Brentwood, 9 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 214 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5141 Virginia Way Ste 220, Brentwood, TN 37027
    View profile for Cook Tillman Law Group(615) 370-2444

  4. #4 Linville Estate Law

    Based in Franklin, 16 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 377 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 377 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    830 Crescent Centre Dr #320, Franklin, TN 37067
    View profile for Linville Estate Law(615) 622-2179

  9. #9 Silva Law, LLC

    Based in Nashville

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 Woodland St #104, Nashville, TN 37206
    View profile for Silva Law, LLC(615) 258-5541

  10. #10 Fox Law

    Based in Hendersonville, 14 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Whitehall Bldg, 103 Hazel Path Ct #6, Hendersonville, TN 37075
    View profile for Fox Law(615) 264-5695

  11. #11 Legacy Law Group, PLLC

    Based in Brentwood, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    216 Centerview Dr #140, Brentwood, TN 37027
    View profile for Legacy Law Group, PLLC(615) 933-7636

  16. #16 Lancaster Law P.C.

    Based in Nashville

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1316 Adams St Ste 220 Office 296, Nashville, TN 37208
    View profile for Lancaster Law P.C.(615) 649-4660

  18. #18 Music City Estate Law

    Based in Franklin, 18 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1650 Murfreesboro Rd Ste 130, Franklin, TN 37067
    View profile for Music City Estate Law(615) 628-7775

  19. #19 Hazard Law, PLLC

    Based in Brentwood, 9 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    103 Powell Ct Ste 110, Brentwood, TN 37027
    View profile for Hazard Law, PLLC(615) 208-4532

  20. #20 Hamilton Law Firm

    Based in Franklin, 15 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    504 Autumn Springs Ct D29, Franklin, TN 37067
    View profile for Hamilton Law Firm(615) 567-7306

  23. #23 August Law, PLLC

    Based in Franklin, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    321 Billingsly Ct Ste 23, Franklin, TN 37067
    View profile for August Law, PLLC(615) 914-1350

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

estate planning and probate lawyers in Nashville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mullins Law, PLLC: Law Office of Matthew Mullins605.0★ (51)15 mi
27Crow Estate Planning & Probate595.0★ (36)15 mi
28Karl D. Warden, JD, LLM595.0★ (5)In Nashville
29Graceful Aging Legal Services, PLLC594.5★ (35)10 mi
30Law Office of Georgina K. Hughes594.7★ (49)14 mi
31Clements & Eubanks, PC594.8★ (40)15 mi
32Zale Dowlen594.8★ (26)12 mi
33Salem Estate Law595.0★ (31)In Nashville
34Dismukes Law, PLLC595.0★ (36)17 mi
35The Law Office of J. Ryan Poole595.0★ (3)9 mi
36Emmack Probate and Estate Legal Group584.7★ (58)17 mi
37Stevens Law, PLLC584.7★ (63)21 mi
38Bryson Eubanks, Attorney585.0★ (16)15 mi
39Gordon Law Group - TN583.8★ (34)9 mi
40Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates585.0★ (147)17 mi
41The Blair Law Firm585.0★ (17)14 mi
42Mason & Associates Law Firm574.6★ (37)21 mi
43McBrien Armistead Law Group564.6★ (45)24 mi
44Beacon Legacy Group565.0★ (8)15 mi
45Tennessee Wills565.0★ (8)15 mi
46Crow Estate Planning & Probate564.9★ (25)24 mi
47Elder Law of Nashville564.5★ (37)In Nashville
48JLCarey & Associates, PLLC565.0★ (10)17 mi
49Law Office of Roland T. Hairston, II & Associates554.9★ (93)In Nashville
50Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law & Estate Planning554.9★ (122)17 mi

Also serving Nashville

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 Nashville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bart Durham Injury Law4.7★ (567)In Nashville
Colavecchio & Colavecchio Law Office5.0★ (125)In Nashville
Collins Legal, PLC4.8★ (191)In Nashville
Freeman & Fuson4.8★ (198)In Nashville
Jeff Roberts & Associates: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers - Nashville Office5.0★ (188)In Nashville
Labrum Law Firm4.9★ (392)In Nashville
Law Office of Bernie McEvoy4.8★ (151)In Nashville
May & McKinney, PLLC4.6★ (129)In Nashville
Morgan & Morgan4.7★ (7,033)In Nashville
NASH LAW4.7★ (170)In Nashville
PNC Law Criminal Defense Attorney4.8★ (178)In Nashville
Ponce Law Tennessee Car & Truck Accident Injury Attorneys5.0★ (444)In Nashville
Queener Law4.6★ (116)In Nashville
Ridings Law Group, P.C.5.0★ (136)In Nashville
Rochford Law & Real Estate Title5.0★ (413)In Nashville
Rudd Law Offices4.8★ (123)In Nashville
Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC.4.7★ (174)In Nashville
Steinger, Greene & Feiner4.8★ (962)In Nashville
Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC4.6★ (112)In Nashville
The Higgins Firm4.7★ (382)In Nashville

How we ranked Nashville estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 143 Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Nashville, TN is Patterson Bray PLLC with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Estate House Law (#2) and Cook Tillman Law Group (#3) follow. We ranked 143 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 143 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Nashville, TN. 16 of them are based in Nashville; 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 Nashville are open 24/7?

10 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Nashville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Patterson Bray PLLC (#1), Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys (#5) and Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

13 of 143 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Patterson Bray PLLC (#1), Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys (#5) and Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 143 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Nashville is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers has the most, 950 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Nashville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Nashville 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 Nashville, TN 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 Nashville, TN 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 Nashville?

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 Nashville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 143 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Nashville.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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