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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in New London, CT: 2026 rankings

21 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 London: Holland Law Offices, LLC, LFR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews.

  2. 15

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Jackson O'Keefe, LLP East Haddam, Moodus Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #15 of 21.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law, 242 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #4.

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

21 New London estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 21 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in New London 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 London at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Holland Law Offices, LLC665.0★ (158)Ledyard, 8 mi awayTop score
2Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Formerly, Waller Smith & Palmer PC624.7★ (18)New London—
3Lahan & King, LLC594.7★ (18)Norwich, 13 mi away—
4Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law594.7★ (242)New LondonMost reviews
5Ed Lowe Law575.0★ (10)Old Saybrook, 17 mi away—
6Conway, Londregan, Sheehan & Monaco, P.C.554.9★ (44)New London—
7Yona Gregory Law Office534.0★ (73)New London—
8Capalbo, Capalbo & Hartford, LLC524.9★ (53)Westerly, 14 mi away—
9Basilica Law Firm524.7★ (12)New London—
10Holth & Kollman, LLC524.6★ (10)New London—

All 21 estate planning and probate lawyers in New London, 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 London

    #1 Holland Law Offices, LLC

    Based in Ledyard, 8 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 158 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 158 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–3:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–1 PM · Thu 9 AM–3:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 Wilcox Rd #102, Stonington, CT 06378
    View profile for Holland Law Offices, LLC(860) 415-0075

  2. #2 Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Formerly, Waller Smith & Palmer PC

    Based in New London

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    52 Eugene O'Neill Dr #6307, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Formerly, Waller Smith & Palmer PC(860) 442-0367

  3. #3 Lahan & King, LLC

    Based in Norwich, 13 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    53 Lafayette St, Norwich, CT 06360
    View profile for Lahan & King, LLC(860) 886-0011

  5. #5 Ed Lowe Law

    Based in Old Saybrook, 17 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1480 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
    View profile for Ed Lowe Law(203) 951-5435

  7. #7 Yona Gregory Law Office

    Based in New London

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 73 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 Granite St, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for Yona Gregory Law Office(860) 443-9662

  9. #9 Basilica Law Firm

    Based in New London

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37 Granite St, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for Basilica Law Firm(860) 629-0977

  10. #10 Holth & Kollman, LLC

    Based in New London

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    58 Huntington St, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for Holth & Kollman, LLC(860) 891-6320

  11. #11 H.L.Pina Law

    Based in New London

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    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
    125 Eugene O'Neill Dr, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for H.L.Pina Law(959) 247-3020

  13. #13 Brodeur Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Ledyard, 8 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 Wilcox Rd Ste 107A, Stonington, CT 06378
    View profile for Brodeur Law Firm, LLC(860) 535-1989

  16. #16 Kaplan and Brennan LLP

    Based in Plainfield, 24 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    643 Norwich Rd, Plainfield, CT 06374
    View profile for Kaplan and Brennan LLP(860) 564-3351

  17. #17 Cloutier and Cassella

    Based in Old Saybrook, 15 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29 Elm St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
    View profile for Cloutier and Cassella(860) 388-3456

  18. #18 Tighe Law Office

    Based in Old Saybrook, 15 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    12 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
    View profile for Tighe Law Office(860) 388-0049

  19. #19 Law Firm of Sean E. Donlan

    Based in Old Saybrook, 16 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    222 Old Boston Post Rd #2, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
    View profile for Law Firm of Sean E. Donlan(860) 388-3048

  21. #21 Peck & Tuneski, P.C.

    Based in Norwich, 13 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 Clinic Dr, Norwich, CT 06360
    View profile for Peck & Tuneski, P.C.(860) 886-9225

Also serving New London

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 New London
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bruce A. Chamberlain4.1★ (61)In New London
Cipparone & Zaccaro, P.C.5.0★ (15)In New London
Faulkner & Graves, P.C.4.8★ (29)In New London
Geraghty & Bonnano, LLC5.0★ (12)In New London
IASC - Immigration Advocacy Support Center4.8★ (21)In New London
Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers4.8★ (117)In New London
Law Office of Gary Huebner LLC4.6★ (12)In New London
Law Office of Korrin N. Amaral LLC5.0★ (45)In New London
Law Offices of Gregg W Wagman4.9★ (46)In New London
Mariani Reck Lane, LLC4.4★ (71)In New London
Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC4.9★ (127)In New London
Peck & Tuneski, P.C.4.9★ (48)In New London
Provatas & McNamara, LLC4.6★ (34)In New London
Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys4.9★ (118)In New London
Ryan D. Ziolkowski, Attorney at Law4.7★ (15)In New London
Sawyer Scott W4.6★ (30)In New London
Strafaci Law Firm, LLC.4.5★ (33)In New London
The Law Office of Erica Rodriguez4.6★ (51)In New London
The Reardon Law Firm, P.C.4.8★ (25)In New London
Traystman & Coric, LLC4.6★ (39)In New London

How we ranked New London estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 21 New London 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 London 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 London: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in New London, CT is Holland Law Offices, LLC with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews. Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Formerly, Waller Smith & Palmer PC (#2) and Lahan & King, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 21 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 21 estate planning and probate lawyers serving New London, CT. 8 of them are based in New London; 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 New London are open 24/7?

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in New London posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Jackson O'Keefe, LLP East Haddam, Moodus Law Firm (#15). 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 London work on weekends?

1 of 21 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Jackson O'Keefe, LLP East Haddam, Moodus Law Firm (#15). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 21 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in New London is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law has the most, 242 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 London count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the New London 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 London, CT 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 London, CT 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 London?

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 London

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 21 estate planning and probate lawyers serving New London.

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