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

98 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 Plano: Nowling Law, LFR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Estate and Probate Legal Group, Ltd., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 98.

  3. 15

    Most-reviewed: Blacha Law Office, Ltd., 470 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 98 ranked; ranked #15.

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

98 Plano estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 98 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Plano 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 Plano at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Nowling Law685.0★ (267)Saint Charles, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Estate and Probate Legal Group, Ltd.675.0★ (72)Aurora, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Supernus Law: Wills & Trusts, Probate, Asset Protection, LLCs655.0★ (91)DeKalb, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Kuhn, Heap & Monson Attorneys At Law645.0★ (387)Naperville, 21 mi away——
5Law Elder Law / Law Hesselbaum LLP644.9★ (250)Aurora, 16 mi away——
6Gateville Law Firm634.7★ (75)Yorkville, 5 mi away——
7Ezzi Law LLC635.0★ (37)Naperville, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Law Offices of Robert J. Varak615.0★ (75)Naperville, 18 mi awayEvenings—
9Kabbe Law Group, LLC605.0★ (108)Naperville, 24 mi away——
10Old Second National Bank604.6★ (54)Naperville, 19 mi awaySat—

All 98 estate planning and probate lawyers in Plano, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Plano

    #1 Nowling Law

    Based in Saint Charles, 22 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2560 Foxfield Rd Unit #350, St. Charles, IL 60174
    View profile for Nowling Law(630) 254-5004

  6. #6 Gateville Law Firm

    Based in Yorkville, 5 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    520 E Kendall Dr C, Yorkville, IL 60560
    View profile for Gateville Law Firm(630) 780-1034

  7. #7 Ezzi Law LLC

    Based in Naperville, 23 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1933 Montclair Dr, Naperville, IL 60565
    View profile for Ezzi Law LLC(312) 469-0363

  9. #9 Kabbe Law Group, LLC

    Based in Naperville, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2323 Naperville Rd Ste 210, Naperville, IL 60563
    View profile for Kabbe Law Group, LLC(630) 219-4200

  10. #10 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Naperville, 19 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2020 Feldott Ln, Naperville, IL 60540
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  11. #11 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Bolingbrook, 22 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1104 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  12. #12 Dorjath Law Center

    Based in Batavia, 18 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    106 W Wilson St #3, Batavia, IL 60510
    View profile for Dorjath Law Center(630) 761-3600

  13. #13 Arbor Legacy Law, LLC

    Based in Plainfield, 17 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24402 Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544
    View profile for Arbor Legacy Law, LLC(815) 846-6001

  14. #14 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Romeoville, 21 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    505 N Weber Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  16. #16 Old Second National Bank

    Based in South Elgin, 25 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1870 Stearns Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  20. #20 Banahan & Haas

    Based in Geneva, 19 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22 S 4th St #5, Geneva, IL 60134
    View profile for Banahan & Haas(630) 868-3910

  21. Based in Joliet, 21 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1000 Essington Rd Ste 126, Joliet, IL 60435
    View profile for Shuman Legal(815) 683-3575

  23. #23 The Homer Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Naperville, 22 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 E 5th Ave #124, Naperville, IL 60563
    View profile for The Homer Law Firm, P.C.(630) 428-3311

  24. #24 River Valley Law Firm

    Based in Naperville, 22 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    101 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
    View profile for River Valley Law Firm(630) 568-8611

How we ranked Plano estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 98 Plano 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 Plano 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 Plano: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Plano, IL is Nowling Law with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Estate and Probate Legal Group, Ltd. (#2) and Supernus Law: Wills & Trusts, Probate, Asset Protection, LLCs (#3) follow. We ranked 98 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 98 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Plano, IL. 1 of them is based in Plano; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

10 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Plano post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Nowling Law (#1), Estate and Probate Legal Group, Ltd. (#2) and Ezzi Law LLC (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

19 of 98 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nowling Law (#1), Estate and Probate Legal Group, Ltd. (#2) and Supernus Law: Wills & Trusts, Probate, Asset Protection, LLCs (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 98 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Plano is 4.7★, with a median of 24 reviews. Blacha Law Office, Ltd. has the most, 470 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Plano count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Plano 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 Plano, 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 Plano, 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 Plano?

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 Plano

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 98 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Plano.

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