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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Oak Harbor, WA: 2026 rankings

18 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 Oak Harbor: Law Office of Corrie J Bosman, Esq. (d/b/a Sitka Legal), LFR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Stiles & Lehr Inc., P.S, 45 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked after Law Office of Corrie J Bosman, Esq. (d/b/a Sitka Legal); ranked #7.

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

18 Oak Harbor estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 18 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of Corrie J Bosman, Esq. (d/b/a Sitka Legal)644.9★ (58)Camano, 13 mi away—Top score
2Tarraf Law Office594.8★ (18)Mount Vernon, 16 mi away——
3Bonin Law - Island County564.9★ (34)Oak Harbor——
4Cohen, Manni, Theune & Manni LLP523.3★ (30)Oak Harbor——
5Campbell Law Firm515.0★ (23)Anacortes, 16 mi away——
6Terry L Smith Law Offices515.0★ (4)Oak HarborSat—
7Stiles & Lehr Inc., P.S504.8★ (45)Sedro-Woolley, 24 mi away—Most reviews
8Faber Feinson PLLC504.2★ (25)Camano, 13 mi away——
9Freeman & Freeman-Albert504.5★ (24)Mount Vernon, 17 mi away——
10William M. Zingarelli, P.S.504.6★ (10)Camano, 14 mi awaySun—

All 18 estate planning and probate lawyers in Oak Harbor, 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. #2 Tarraf Law Office

    Based in Mount Vernon, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    416 Pine St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    View profile for Tarraf Law Office(360) 488-7802

  7. #7 Stiles & Lehr Inc., P.S

    Based in Sedro-Woolley, 24 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–12 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    925 Metcalf St, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
    View profile for Stiles & Lehr Inc., P.S(360) 855-0131

  11. #11 North City Law, PC

    Based in Anacortes, 15 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2415 T Ave Ste 208, Anacortes, WA 98221
    View profile for North City Law, PC(206) 413-7288

  14. #14 Dolan James B

    Based in Mount Vernon, 16 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    415 Pine St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    View profile for Dolan James B(360) 336-2939

  15. #15 Kamb Law

    Based in Mount Vernon, 16 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    702 Main St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    View profile for Kamb Law(360) 336-6145

  16. #16 Peninsula Law Firm PLLC

    Based in Camano, 19 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 PM–12 AM · Tue–Sat 12 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11088 Rhody Dr, Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339
    View profile for Peninsula Law Firm PLLC(360) 379-8500

  17. #17 Skagit Law Group PLLC

    Based in Mount Vernon, 17 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    227 Freeway Dr # B, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    View profile for Skagit Law Group PLLC(360) 336-1000

Also serving Oak Harbor

14 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 Oak Harbor
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Centerbridge Law Group, PLLC15 mi
Cohen Jacob3.4★ (7)In Oak Harbor
Elder Law Offices of Meyers, Neubeck & Hulford, P.S.5.0★ (2)17 mi
Hildt Law Office5.0★ (1)13 mi
John Wood Attorney at Law13 mi
Kotschwar, James L.5.0★ (3)In Oak Harbor
Marketa Vorel Attorney at Law5.0★ (2)15 mi
Nicol Law, PLLC16 mi
Olympic Legal1.0★ (1)15 mi
Seguine Tom3.5★ (2)16 mi
Souders Law Group1.0★ (2)17 mi
WEST FRONTIER LAW, PLLC5.0★ (15)In Oak Harbor
Westward LAW PLLC5.0★ (1)16 mi
Zylstra Beeksma & Waller4.0★ (2)In Oak Harbor

How we ranked Oak Harbor estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 18 Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Oak Harbor?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Oak Harbor, WA is Law Office of Corrie J Bosman, Esq. (d/b/a Sitka Legal) with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews. Tarraf Law Office (#2) and Bonin Law - Island County (#3) follow. We ranked 18 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Oak Harbor?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 18 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Oak Harbor, WA. 3 of them are based in Oak Harbor; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Oak Harbor work on weekends?

2 of 18 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Terry L Smith Law Offices (#6) and Peninsula Law Firm PLLC (#16). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Oak Harbor estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Oak Harbor is 4.5★, with a median of 20 reviews. Law Office of Corrie J Bosman, Esq. (d/b/a Sitka Legal) has the most, 58 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 Oak Harbor count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor, WA 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 Oak Harbor, WA 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 Oak Harbor?

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 Oak Harbor

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 18 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Oak Harbor.

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