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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Peoria, IL: 2026 rankings

27 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 Peoria: Grant Schricker, Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 27.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols, 250 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #4.

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

27 Peoria 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 4.5★ across 27 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Peoria 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 Peoria at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Grant Schricker, Estate Planning & Probate Attorney645.0★ (34)Peoria—Top score
2Kepple Law Group634.5★ (59)East Peoria, 4 mi away——
3Linn S Perkins Attorney612.6★ (5)Peoria——
4Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols614.9★ (250)East Peoria, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
5Law Office of Louis P. Milot604.6★ (9)Peoria——
6Woods & Bates, P.C.605.0★ (61)Canton, 22 mi away——
7Jane E Ohaver PC605.0★ (6)Peoria——
8Karen M. Stumpe, Attorney at Law595.0★ (3)Peoria——
9McGrath Law Office, P.C. - Morton Office584.6★ (8)Morton, 10 mi away——
10Connor & O'Shaughnessy, P.C.573.7★ (3)North Peoria, 4 mi away——

All 27 estate planning and probate lawyers in Peoria, 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 Peoria

    #1 Grant Schricker, Estate Planning & Probate Attorney

    Based in Peoria

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 34 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 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2310 W Altorfer Dr, Peoria, IL 61615
    View profile for Grant Schricker, Estate Planning & Probate Attorney(309) 306-7997

  2. #2 Kepple Law Group

    Based in East Peoria, 4 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4700 N Prospect Rd #7, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
    View profile for Kepple Law Group(309) 282-1545

  3. #3 Linn S Perkins Attorney

    Based in Peoria

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    411 Hamilton Blvd Ste 1400, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Linn S Perkins Attorney(309) 671-3550

  5. #5 Law Office of Louis P. Milot

    Based in Peoria

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    411 Hamilton Blvd Ste 1928 Ste 1928, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Law Office of Louis P. Milot(309) 671-4507

  6. #6 Woods & Bates, P.C.

    Based in Canton, 22 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 61 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 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    306 Locust St, Delavan, IL 61734
    View profile for Woods & Bates, P.C.(217) 735-1234

  7. #7 Jane E Ohaver PC

    Based in Peoria

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 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 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    245 NE Perry Ave, Peoria, IL 61603
    View profile for Jane E Ohaver PC(309) 637-5400

  10. #10 Connor & O'Shaughnessy, P.C.

    Based in North Peoria, 4 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4600 N Prospect Rd #1, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
    View profile for Connor & O'Shaughnessy, P.C.(309) 687-6000

  11. #11 Hall & Rustom, L.L.C.

    Based in Peoria

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    316 SW Washington St #1a, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Hall & Rustom, L.L.C.(309) 699-4691

  12. #12 Brave Law Center, P.C.

    Based in Peoria

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 149 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 149 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 NE Perry Ave, Peoria, IL 61603
    View profile for Brave Law Center, P.C.(309) 250-2907

  13. #13 O'Flaherty Law of Peoria

    Based in Peoria

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7820 N University St #201, Peoria, IL 61614
    View profile for O'Flaherty Law of Peoria(309) 306-3695

  15. #15 Cusack & Gilfillan LLC

    Based in Peoria

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    240 SW Jefferson Ave Ste 100, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Cusack & Gilfillan LLC(309) 637-5282

  16. #16 Heyl Royster

    Based in Peoria

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Hamilton Blvd Second Floor, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Heyl Royster(309) 676-0400

  17. #17 Dunlap Law Office, PC

    Based in Peoria

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    416 Main St #813, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Dunlap Law Office, PC(309) 323-9664

  19. #19 Rantisi Law LLC

    Based in East Peoria, 4 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:15 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4812 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
    View profile for Rantisi Law LLC(309) 285-0424

  20. #20 Anderson Law Offices

    Based in East Peoria, 4 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    625 S Main St, Creve Coeur, IL 61610
    View profile for Anderson Law Offices(309) 694-6250

  21. #21 Mishler & Mishler, P.C.

    Based in Canton, 14 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    108 N Davenport St, Metamora, IL 61548
    View profile for Mishler & Mishler, P.C.(309) 367-2108

  22. #22 Brave Law Center, P.C.

    Based in Peoria

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 2.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 S Main St, Eureka, IL 61530
    View profile for Brave Law Center, P.C.(309) 220-5919

  25. #25 Hayes & Sarff, P.C.

    Based in Pekin, 9 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:45 AM–12 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    351 S 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554
    View profile for Hayes & Sarff, P.C.(309) 347-2101

All 27 estate planning and probate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Peoria, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Attorney Mike Fritz493.7★ (3)In Peoria
27Town & Country Appraisers484.4★ (7)9 mi

Also serving Peoria

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 Peoria
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Borsberry Law Offices, P.C.3.9★ (118)In Peoria
Butler Giraudo & Meister4.6★ (166)In Peoria
Hanauer Law Office, LLC4.7★ (79)In Peoria
Johnson Law Group4.8★ (42)In Peoria
Law Office Of Damon Young4.9★ (59)In Peoria
LeFante Law Offices, P.C. - Peoria4.8★ (225)In Peoria
Lonergan Law Group4.8★ (71)In Peoria
McCall Law Offices, P.C.4.4★ (106)In Peoria
MURPHY & DUNN4.3★ (75)In Peoria
Parker & Parker Attorneys at Law4.9★ (160)In Peoria
Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols5.0★ (162)In Peoria
Stephen Kelly Law4.6★ (46)In Peoria
Stephens Fiddes McGill & Associates, P.C.4.3★ (56)In Peoria
Strong Law Offices4.9★ (283)In Peoria
The Law Office of David Hunt4.9★ (269)In Peoria
The Law Offices of Goldfine & Bowles, P.C.4.8★ (208)In Peoria
Total Income Tax4.9★ (784)In Peoria
TUFFENTSAMER LAW FIRM4.8★ (77)In Peoria
Watson Law4.9★ (57)In Peoria
Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys4.9★ (48)In Peoria

How we ranked Peoria estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 27 Peoria 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 Peoria 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 Peoria: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Peoria, IL is Grant Schricker, Estate Planning & Probate Attorney with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. Kepple Law Group (#2) and Linn S Perkins Attorney (#3) follow. We ranked 27 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 27 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Peoria, IL. 15 of them are based in Peoria; 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 Peoria are open 24/7?

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Peoria posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

1 of 27 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 27 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Peoria is 4.5★, with a median of 16 reviews. Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols has the most, 250 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 Peoria count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Peoria 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 Peoria, IL 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 Peoria, IL 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 Peoria?

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 Peoria

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 27 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Peoria.

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