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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in New Hamburg, ON: 2026 rankings

42 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 New Hamburg: VRS Law Firm - Real Estate, Wills & Probate Firm, LFR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 263 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Pervez & Pervez Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: GOAD AND GOAD LLP, 237 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 42 ranked after VRS Law Firm - Real Estate, Wills & Probate Firm; ranked #5.

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42 New Hamburg estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 42 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in New Hamburg 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 New Hamburg at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1VRS Law Firm - Real Estate, Wills & Probate Firm604.9★ (263)Kitchener, 19 km awaySat · SunTop score
2Pervez & Pervez Law554.9★ (37)Cambridge, 27 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Kay Law Professional Corporation554.8★ (180)Kitchener, 20 km away——
4Kainth Law Group (KLG)554.9★ (111)Kitchener, 17 km awayEvenings—
5GOAD AND GOAD LLP544.9★ (237)Cambridge, 31 km away—Most reviews
6Senior Home Care by Angels, Cambridge & Guelph534.8★ (24)Cambridge, 32 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Wahab Law534.8★ (80)Kitchener, 20 km away——
8Beckett Karen A523.7★ (3)Cambridge, 31 km away——
9Kinder Lawyers524.6★ (156)Cambridge, 31 km away——
10Travers Law514.7★ (104)Cambridge, 33 km away——

All 42 estate planning and probate lawyers in New Hamburg, 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 New Hamburg

    #1 VRS Law Firm - Real Estate, Wills & Probate Firm

    Based in Kitchener, 19 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 263 Google reviews, the most in New Hamburg.

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

    • 4.9★ from 263 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    7 Duke St W #201, Kitchener, ON N2H 6N7
    View profile for VRS Law Firm - Real Estate, Wills & Probate Firm(519) 224-3082

  2. #2 Pervez & Pervez Law

    Based in Cambridge, 27 km away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Pervez & Pervez Law(519) 573-5291

  4. #4 Kainth Law Group (KLG)

    Based in Kitchener, 17 km away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    690 Belmont Ave W #303, Kitchener, ON N2M 1N6
    View profile for Kainth Law Group (KLG)(226) 240-6640

  5. #5 GOAD AND GOAD LLP

    Based in Cambridge, 31 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    53 Cambridge St, Cambridge, ON N1R 3R8
    View profile for GOAD AND GOAD LLP(519) 623-7660

  7. #7 Wahab Law

    Based in Kitchener, 20 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    218 Woodhaven Rd, Kitchener, ON N2C 1V6
    View profile for Wahab Law(226) 686-1070

  8. #8 Beckett Karen A

    Based in Cambridge, 31 km away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    32 Grand Ave S, Cambridge, ON N1S 2L6
    View profile for Beckett Karen A(519) 620-9300

  9. #9 Kinder Lawyers

    Based in Cambridge, 31 km away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 156 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 156 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    61 Cambridge St, Cambridge, ON N1R 3R8
    View profile for Kinder Lawyers(519) 740-6676

  10. #10 Travers Law

    Based in Cambridge, 33 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    231 Shearson Crescent #205, Cambridge, ON N1T 1J5
    View profile for Travers Law(877) 744-2281

  11. #11 Cohen Highley LLP

    Based in Kitchener, 19 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4W1
    View profile for Cohen Highley LLP(226) 476-4444

  12. #12 Pavey Law LLP

    Based in Cambridge, 31 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 136 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    73 Water St N Ste 200, Cambridge, ON N1R 7L6
    View profile for Pavey Law LLP(519) 621-7260

  14. #14 Lennox & Penney

    Based in Cambridge, 28 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    parking lot entrance from, 708 Duke Street, Westminster Dr N rear, Cambridge, ON N3H 3T6
    View profile for Lennox & Penney(519) 653-5747

  15. #15 M & Company | Lawyers Kitchener

    Based in Waterloo, 17 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14 Erb St. W Unit 1008, Waterloo, ON N2L 1S7
    View profile for M & Company | Lawyers Kitchener(519) 840-0863

  16. #16 Yule Professional Corporation

    Based in Waterloo, 17 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Erb St. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 1T2
    View profile for Yule Professional Corporation(519) 725-9541

  17. #17 Fair Michael

    Based in Stratford, 23 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Downie St, Stratford, ON N5A 7K4
    View profile for Fair Michael(519) 271-2912

  18. #18 Valeria Ruoso Law Firm

    Based in Kitchener, 19 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Irvin St, Kitchener, ON N2H 1K6
    View profile for Valeria Ruoso Law Firm(519) 579-2440

  19. #19 White Coad LLP

    Based in Woodstock, 29 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    408 Dundas St, Woodstock, ON N4S 1B9
    View profile for White Coad LLP(519) 421-1500

  20. #20 Matt Milczarczyk Lawyer

    Based in Waterloo, 17 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Erb St. W #906, Waterloo, ON N2L 1T2
    View profile for Matt Milczarczyk Lawyer(519) 579-2333

  21. #21 Richard Law Office

    Based in Kitchener, 16 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    325 Max Becker Dr Unit 108, Kitchener, ON N2E 4H5
    View profile for Richard Law Office(519) 742-0313

  22. #22 VMOST Law Professional Corporation (Lawyers & Notary Public)

    Based in Kitchener, 20 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    900 Guelph St #217, Kitchener, ON N2H 5Z6
    View profile for VMOST Law Professional Corporation (Lawyers & Notary Public)(226) 667-5705

  23. #23 Michael J Schmidt

    Based in Waterloo, 17 km away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    20 Erb St. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 1T2
    View profile for Michael J Schmidt(519) 578-1448

How we ranked New Hamburg estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 42 New Hamburg 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 New Hamburg 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 New Hamburg: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in New Hamburg?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in New Hamburg, ON is VRS Law Firm - Real Estate, Wills & Probate Firm with an LFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 263 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Pervez & Pervez Law (#2) and Kay Law Professional Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 42 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in New Hamburg?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 42 estate planning and probate lawyers serving New Hamburg, ON. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

2 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in New Hamburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pervez & Pervez Law (#2) and Senior Home Care by Angels, Cambridge & Guelph (#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 New Hamburg work on weekends?

3 of 42 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are VRS Law Firm - Real Estate, Wills & Probate Firm (#1), Pervez & Pervez Law (#2) and Senior Home Care by Angels, Cambridge & Guelph (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do New Hamburg estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 42 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in New Hamburg is 4.5★, with a median of 25 reviews. VRS Law Firm - Real Estate, Wills & Probate Firm has the most, 263 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 New Hamburg count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the New Hamburg 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 New Hamburg, 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 New Hamburg, 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 New Hamburg?

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 New Hamburg

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 42 estate planning and probate lawyers serving New Hamburg.

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