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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in New Iberia, LA: 2026 rankings

30 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 Iberia: Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, LFR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 795 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Schoenfeld Law Firm Accident & Injury Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 30.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Oak Grove Estate Planning, 78 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 30 ranked after Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys; ranked #2.

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30 New Iberia estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 30 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in New Iberia 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 Iberia at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys614.9★ (795)Lafayette, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Oak Grove Estate Planning615.0★ (78)Lafayette, 18 mi away—Most reviews
3Law Office of Julie DesOrmeaux Rosenzweig, LLC594.9★ (39)Lafayette, 16 mi away——
4Theus Law Offices585.0★ (31)Lafayette, 19 mi away——
5Schoenfeld Law Firm Accident & Injury Lawyers554.9★ (46)Lafayette, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6Haik, Minvielle, Grubbs & D'Albor535.0★ (34)New Iberia——
7The Moity Law Firm514.3★ (18)New Iberia——
8Rush Law495.0★ (25)Lafayette, 18 mi away——
9LeJeune & Associates485.0★ (25)Lafayette, 19 mi away——
10Beal & Hebert LLC484.6★ (30)Lafayette, 18 mi away——

All 30 estate planning and probate lawyers in New Iberia, 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.

  2. #2 Oak Grove Estate Planning

    Based in Lafayette, 18 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 78 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 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    324 Settlers Trace Blvd Ste 100, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Oak Grove Estate Planning(337) 600-1918

  3. #3 Law Office of Julie DesOrmeaux Rosenzweig, LLC

    Based in Lafayette, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3108 W Pinhook Rd Ste. 101, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Law Office of Julie DesOrmeaux Rosenzweig, LLC(337) 321-9111

  4. #4 Theus Law Offices

    Based in Lafayette, 19 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 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 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2701 Johnston St #200, Lafayette, LA 70503
    View profile for Theus Law Offices(337) 205-6000

  7. #7 The Moity Law Firm

    Based in New Iberia

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    340 Weeks St, New Iberia, LA 70560
    View profile for The Moity Law Firm(337) 365-5529

  8. #8 Rush Law

    Based in Lafayette, 18 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    307 La Rue France, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Rush Law(337) 654-3432

  9. #9 LeJeune & Associates

    Based in Lafayette, 19 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1017 Lafayette St B, Lafayette, LA 70501
    View profile for LeJeune & Associates(337) 484-1430

  10. #10 Beal & Hebert LLC

    Based in Lafayette, 18 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    210 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
    View profile for Beal & Hebert LLC(337) 991-6263

  11. #11 Frederick Law Firm

    Based in Lafayette, 19 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    317 E University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70503
    View profile for Frederick Law Firm(337) 269-5143

  12. #12 Keaty & Tilly, LLC

    Based in Lafayette, 19 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2701 Johnston St Ste 307, Lafayette, LA 70503
    View profile for Keaty & Tilly, LLC(337) 347-8995

  13. #13 Kenneth D. St. Pé, APLC

    Based in Lafayette, 20 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 St John St #401, Lafayette, LA 70501
    View profile for Kenneth D. St. Pé, APLC(337) 534-4043

  14. #14 David R Bankston LTD APLC

    Based in Lafayette, 19 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2701 Johnston St #301, Lafayette, LA 70503
    View profile for David R Bankston LTD APLC(337) 232-1444

  15. #15 Randal L Menard A Law Corporation

    Based in Lafayette, 16 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2848 Verot School Rd Ste 10, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Randal L Menard A Law Corporation(337) 232-8235

  16. #16 Knezek Law

    Based in Lafayette, 18 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil defense”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    95 Woods Crossing Ste 100, Lafayette, LA 70508
    View profile for Knezek Law(337) 266-2233

  17. #17 Ben Luke Law - Lafayette

    Based in Lafayette, 19 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 Caillouet Pl, Lafayette, LA 70501
    View profile for Ben Luke Law - Lafayette(337) 443-4501

  18. #18 The James Firm LLC

    Based in Lafayette, 20 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2000 Moss St, Lafayette, LA 70501
    View profile for The James Firm LLC(337) 703-4312

  19. #19 Bihm Law, LLC

    Based in Lafayette, 18 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–2:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–2 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–2 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1018 Harding St, Lafayette, LA 70503
    View profile for Bihm Law, LLC(337) 484-3191

  21. #21 Lee C. Durio Attorney at Law

    Based in Broussard, 20 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    241 W Mills Ave, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
    View profile for Lee C. Durio Attorney at Law(337) 909-1111

  22. #22 Jankower Law Firm LLC

    Based in Lafayette, 18 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 Exchange Pl #101, Lafayette, LA 70503
    View profile for Jankower Law Firm LLC(337) 289-1745

  23. #23 Ted Ayo Law Corporation

    Based in Abbeville, 19 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice 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–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    104 S St Charles St, Abbeville, LA 70510
    View profile for Ted Ayo Law Corporation(337) 893-6372

How we ranked New Iberia estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 30 New Iberia 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 Iberia 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 Iberia: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in New Iberia, LA is Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 795 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Oak Grove Estate Planning (#2) and Law Office of Julie DesOrmeaux Rosenzweig, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 30 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 30 estate planning and probate lawyers serving New Iberia, LA. 2 of them are based in New Iberia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

2 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in New Iberia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#1) and Schoenfeld Law Firm Accident & Injury Lawyers (#5). 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 Iberia work on weekends?

2 of 30 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys (#1) and Schoenfeld Law Firm Accident & Injury Lawyers (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 30 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in New Iberia is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has the most, 795 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 Iberia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the New Iberia 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 New Iberia, LA 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 New Iberia, LA 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 Iberia?

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 New Iberia

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 30 estate planning and probate lawyers serving New Iberia.

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