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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Newark, DE: 2026 rankings

69 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 Newark: Brandywine Estate & Probate Lawyer, LFR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 69.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, 295 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #5.

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69 Newark estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 69 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Newark 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 Newark at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Brandywine Estate & Probate Lawyer664.9★ (139)West Chester, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Peak Legal Group, LTD625.0★ (127)West Chester, 21 mi away——
3The Levinson Firm624.8★ (35)Wilmington, 5 mi away——
4Law Offices of Robert E. O'Connor, P.C.614.9★ (151)Springfield, 25 mi away——
5Silverman, McDonald & Friedman614.8★ (295)Wilmington, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
6The Delaware Elder Law Center614.6★ (40)Wilmington, 10 mi away——
7Silverman, McDonald & Friedman604.9★ (43)NewarkOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8The Law Office of Denise D. Nordheimer, Esquire604.3★ (42)Wilmington, 12 mi awayEvenings—
9Law Office of Kevin A. O’Brien594.7★ (18)Hockessin, 10 mi away——
10Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC594.4★ (18)Wilmington, 8 mi away——

All 69 estate planning and probate lawyers in Newark, 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.

  2. Based in West Chester, 21 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    31 S High St Ste 200, West Chester, PA 19382
    View profile for Peak Legal Group, LTD(610) 580-4689

  3. #3 The Levinson Firm

    Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    4420 Limestone Rd Ste 210, Wilmington, DE 19808
    View profile for The Levinson Firm(302) 656-3393

  10. #10 Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC

    Based in Wilmington, 8 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2711 Centerville Rd Suite #401, Wilmington, DE 19808
    View profile for Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC(302) 327-1100

  11. #11 Schuster Jachetti LLP

    Based in Wilmington, 10 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3407 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805
    View profile for Schuster Jachetti LLP(302) 966-8684

  12. #12 Estate & Elder Law Services

    Based in Wilmington, 9 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2961 Centerville Rd #350, Wilmington, DE 19808
    View profile for Estate & Elder Law Services(302) 651-0113

  13. #13 Carr Law, LLC

    Based in Newark

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Creek View Rd #210, Newark, DE 19711
    View profile for Carr Law, LLC(302) 504-8950

  14. #14 Simon Hyde Law

    Based in West Chester, 20 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    27 S Darlington St, West Chester, PA 19382
    View profile for Simon Hyde Law(484) 886-4271

  15. #15 Jennifer Ellsworth-Aults

    Based in Wilmington, 8 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2710 Centerville Rd Ste 101, Wilmington, DE 19808
    View profile for Jennifer Ellsworth-Aults(302) 428-0100

  16. #16 Schuster Law

    Based in Springfield, 25 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    334 W Front St, Media, PA 19063
    View profile for Schuster Law(610) 601-2980

  19. #19 The O'Meara Law Firm, PC

    Based in Coatesville, 21 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 3.5★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 S 1st Ave, Coatesville, PA 19320
    View profile for The O'Meara Law Firm, PC(610) 383-4008

  22. #22 Daniel Martin Law

    Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1301 N Harrison St, Wilmington, DE 19806
    View profile for Daniel Martin Law(302) 658-2884

  23. #23 Ward & Taylor, LLC

    Based in Wilmington, 8 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 169 Google reviews.

    • 4.4★ from 169 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2710 Centerville Rd #200, Wilmington, DE 19808
    View profile for Ward & Taylor, LLC(302) 225-3350

  24. #24 Ryan, Morton, & Imms LLC

    Based in West Chester, 22 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    999 West Chester Pike #201, West Chester, PA 19382
    View profile for Ryan, Morton, & Imms LLC(610) 430-1425

How we ranked Newark estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 69 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Newark, DE is Brandywine Estate & Probate Lawyer with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Peak Legal Group, LTD (#2) and The Levinson Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 69 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 69 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Newark, DE. 3 of them are based in Newark; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

8 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Newark post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Silverman, McDonald & Friedman (#5), Silverman, McDonald & Friedman (#7) and Schuster Jachetti LLP (#11). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

10 of 69 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brandywine Estate & Probate Lawyer (#1), Silverman, McDonald & Friedman (#5) and Silverman, McDonald & Friedman (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 69 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Newark is 4.7★, with a median of 24 reviews. Silverman, McDonald & Friedman has the most, 295 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 Newark count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newark 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 Newark, DE 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 Newark, DE 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 Newark?

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 Newark

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 69 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Newark.

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