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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Palmetto, FL: 2026 rankings

173 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 Palmetto: St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Daily, Montfort & Toups Sarasota Estate Planning Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 173.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: The Law Place, 881 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 173 ranked; ranked #16.

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

173 Palmetto estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 173 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Palmetto 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 Palmetto at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney675.0★ (202)St. Petersburg, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Daily, Montfort & Toups Sarasota Estate Planning Lawyer665.0★ (55)Sarasota, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Daily, Montfort & Toups Sun City Estate Planning Lawyer645.0★ (46)Sun City Center, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Trust Attorney Erik Arroyo645.0★ (23)Sarasota, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Daily, Montfort & Toups St. Petersburg Estate Planning Lawyer645.0★ (46)St. Petersburg, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Worley Elder Law634.9★ (72)Bradenton, 5 mi away——
7Zoecklein Law Manatee634.0★ (4)Bradenton, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8The King Firm, PA634.9★ (342)St. Petersburg, 19 mi away——
9Daily, Montfort & Toups Bradenton Estate Planning Lawyer635.0★ (38)Bradenton, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Legacy Protection Lawyers634.9★ (252)St. Petersburg, 18 mi away——

All 173 estate planning and probate lawyers in Palmetto, 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 Palmetto

    Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 202 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 202 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5858 Central Ave Ste d, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
  2. 66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 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 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2014 4th St, Sarasota, FL 34237
  3. Based in Sun City Center, 19 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 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 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    129 S Pebble Beach Blvd Ste 101 b, Sun City Center, FL 33573
  4. Based in Sarasota, 13 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 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 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    46 N Washington Blvd Ste 26, Sarasota, FL 34236
  5. 64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 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 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1700 66th St N Ste 502, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
  6. Based in Bradenton, 5 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 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 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    By appointment only, 4916 26th St W #152, Bradenton, FL 34207
  7. Based in Bradenton, 5 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4916 26th St W Ste 157, Bradenton, FL 34207
  8. Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 342 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 342 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3600 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
  9. 63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    538 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  10. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 252 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 252 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 2nd Ave S Ste 900, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  11. Based in University Park, 11 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 90 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 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8031 Cooper Creek Blvd Suite 101, University Park, FL 34201
  12. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 66 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 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    360 Central Ave Ste 850, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  13. Based in Bradenton, 5 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3639 Cortez Rd W Ste 106, Bradenton, FL 34210
  14. 62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    136 4th St N #2233-D, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  15. Based in Sarasota, 14 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 881 Google reviews, the most in Palmetto.

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

    • 4.9★ from 881 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1414 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  16. Based in St. Petersburg, 20 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    Address
    4200 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
  17. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 80 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 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    856 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  18. Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 99 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 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5230 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
  19. Based in Sarasota, 13 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3277 Fruitville Rd Ste D-2, Sarasota, FL 34237
  20. Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4021 Central Ave # B, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
  21. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2051 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
  22. Based in Sarasota, 13 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2033 Main St Ste 505, Sarasota, FL 34237

Estate planning and probate lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 173 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Palmetto, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Marc J. Soss, Esquire604.9★ (46)13 mi
27Cemovich Law Firm, P.A.605.0★ (82)19 mi
28Dannheisser Injury Law605.0★ (265)13 mi
29Law Office of David Standridge605.0★ (36)12 mi
30Law Offices of Michael J. Heath, PA604.9★ (109)21 mi
31Finley Williams Law, PA604.9★ (78)18 mi
32Hensley Law Offices, LLC604.3★ (38)5 mi
33Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. - St Petersburg Office605.0★ (456)19 mi
34Donna Irvin Sobel Law Office594.3★ (11)3 mi
35Life Planning Law Firm, P.A. - Sarasota Location594.7★ (44)14 mi
36Quinn & Associates, P.A.595.0★ (7)14 mi
37Attorney Sherry A Wood595.0★ (8)19 mi
38HKH Elder Law594.8★ (106)21 mi
39Kruse Law, P.A.595.0★ (35)18 mi
40Butler Elder Law, P.A.585.0★ (10)9 mi
41Thomas A. Moseley, Chartered585.0★ (3)2 mi
42The Matechik Law Firm, P.A.584.8★ (21)13 mi
43Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers585.0★ (41)5 mi
44Generations of Trust585.0★ (30)19 mi
45Bavaro Legacy Law, PLLC585.0★ (14)14 mi
46Fisher & Wilsey, P.A.584.8★ (34)19 mi
47Wills, Trusts, Probate & Elder Law Firm, PLLC585.0★ (193)12 mi
48Jeffrey S. Goethe583.7★ (3)2 mi
49Brown & Kimpton, P.A.585.0★ (31)20 mi
50Advocates in Aging: Law Office of Wiesner Smith584.2★ (26)13 mi

Also serving Palmetto

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 Palmetto
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. - Parrish Office5.0★ (34)In Palmetto
Carlson | Hayslett PA4.8★ (104)In Palmetto
Casement Group, PC - Bradenton Estate Planning Lawyer5.0★ (2)10 mi
Chris M Pratt P A4.3★ (22)In Palmetto
Dustin Hay Law4.2★ (5)In Palmetto
FuryLaw5.0★ (5)In Palmetto
HardBall Law - Kallins, Little & Brosious, P.A.4.9★ (128)In Palmetto
Kate Fall, Esq.5.0★ (2)13 mi
Leland M Taylor, Esq., PL4.8★ (22)In Palmetto
Oxford Advisory Group5.0★ (2)13 mi
Parrish Law Office5.0★ (1)In Palmetto
Parrish Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas5.0★ (11)In Palmetto
Podor Law Firm LLC5.0★ (18)In Palmetto
Robert L Ulrich Law Office - Wills, Estates, Probate5.0★ (2)18 mi
SouthShore Injury Attorneys5.0★ (4)In Palmetto
Steven S Michaels Law Office4.8★ (25)In Palmetto
Stuart Reed, Law & Mediation, LLC5.0★ (2)16 mi
Tippen Law Firm, PLLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
Vogler Ashton PllcIn Palmetto
Wanda Mui Pa Law Office5.0★ (6)In Palmetto

How we ranked Palmetto estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 173 Palmetto 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Palmetto, FL is St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Daily, Montfort & Toups Sarasota Estate Planning Lawyer (#2) and Daily, Montfort & Toups Sun City Estate Planning Lawyer (#3) follow. We ranked 173 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 173 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Palmetto, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

25 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Palmetto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney (#1), Daily, Montfort & Toups Sarasota Estate Planning Lawyer (#2) and Daily, Montfort & Toups Sun City Estate Planning Lawyer (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

26 of 173 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney (#1), Daily, Montfort & Toups Sarasota Estate Planning Lawyer (#2) and Daily, Montfort & Toups Sun City Estate Planning Lawyer (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 173 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Palmetto is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. The Law Place has the most, 881 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Palmetto count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palmetto 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 Palmetto, FL 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 Palmetto, FL 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 Palmetto?

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 Palmetto

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 173 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Palmetto.

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