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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Port Hope, ON: 2026 rankings

20 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 Port Hope: Sullivan Law Ptbo, LFR Score 54/100; 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Nussbaum Family & Divorce Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 20.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Thomas Efraim LLP, 152 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 20 ranked after Sullivan Law Ptbo; ranked #3.

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

20 Port Hope 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 4.7★ across 20 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Port Hope 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 Port Hope at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Sullivan Law Ptbo544.8★ (245)Peterborough, 33 km away—Top score
2Bussey Ainsworth Lawyers535.0★ (106)Peterborough, 32 km away——
3Thomas Efraim LLP514.7★ (152)Oshawa, 39 km away—Most reviews
4Nussbaum Family & Divorce Lawyers514.7★ (14)Oshawa, 39 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Kelly Greenway Bruce504.5★ (137)Oshawa, 39 km away——
6Miskin Law504.6★ (75)Peterborough, 32 km away——
7MKC Law Office494.6★ (56)Peterborough, 33 km away——
8Ferron Legal494.8★ (15)Cobourg, 18 km away——
9SMM Law Professional Corporation484.1★ (13)Cobourg, 17 km away——
10Bebee and Associates483.5★ (45)Cobourg, 19 km away——

All 20 estate planning and probate lawyers in Port Hope, 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 Port Hope

    #1 Sullivan Law Ptbo

    Based in Peterborough, 33 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews, the most in Port Hope.

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

    • 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    362 Queen St, Peterborough, ON K9H 3J6
    View profile for Sullivan Law Ptbo(705) 745-0571

  2. #2 Bussey Ainsworth Lawyers

    Based in Peterborough, 32 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    294 Rink St Ste 101, Peterborough, ON K9J 2K2
    View profile for Bussey Ainsworth Lawyers(705) 749-0628

  3. #3 Thomas Efraim LLP

    Based in Oshawa, 39 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 152 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 152 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    McLaughlin Square, 50 Richmond St E Unit 110, Oshawa, ON L1G 7C9
    View profile for Thomas Efraim LLP(905) 576-5666

  5. #5 Kelly Greenway Bruce

    Based in Oshawa, 39 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 137 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 137 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    114 King, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B6
    View profile for Kelly Greenway Bruce(905) 723-2278

  6. #6 Miskin Law

    Based in Peterborough, 32 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    351 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2W1
    View profile for Miskin Law(705) 755-7363

  7. #7 MKC Law Office

    Based in Peterborough, 33 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    254 Brock St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2P7
    View profile for MKC Law Office(705) 748-2241

  8. Based in Cobourg, 18 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1040 Division St Unit 8, Cobourg, ON K9A 5Y5
    View profile for Ferron Legal(905) 373-0589

  10. #10 Bebee and Associates

    Based in Cobourg, 19 km away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    99A King St W, Cobourg, ON K9A 2M4
    View profile for Bebee and Associates(905) 372-2217

  12. #12 Lillico Bazuk Galloway Halka

    Based in Peterborough, 33 km away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    163 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1
    View profile for Lillico Bazuk Galloway Halka(705) 743-3577

  13. #13 Pineiro Law

    Based in Peterborough, 32 km away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    195 Sherbrooke St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2N2
    View profile for Pineiro Law(705) 400-9444

  15. #15 Dunn John

    Based in Peterborough, 33 km away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    469 Water St, Peterborough, ON K9H 3M2
    View profile for Dunn John(705) 743-6460

  16. #16 Forrest Law Practice

    Based in Oshawa, 38 km away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Dymon Work Refined, 285 Taunton Rd E Ste 111, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V2
    View profile for Forrest Law Practice(289) 295-3805

  17. #17 Furlong Ford Law Firm

    Based in Oshawa, 39 km away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    282 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 1C8
    View profile for Furlong Ford Law Firm(905) 448-4800

  18. #18 Bosch W J

    Based in Peterborough, 32 km away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    159 King St Unit 101, Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8
    View profile for Bosch W J(705) 741-3630

Also serving Port Hope

10 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 40 km 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 Port Hope
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Angus & AssociatesIn Port Hope
Boychyn Boychyn5.0★ (2)39 km
Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP19 km
Integritas Business Law Professional Corporation5.0★ (1)In Port Hope
MacDonald, Charette, & Associates Law Firm | Barristers, Solicitors, Notary5.0★ (1)20 km
Mann McCracken & Associates4.1★ (65)In Port Hope
Mann McCracken & Associates5.0★ (1)20 km
Meaghan Adams Legal Professional Corporation4.9★ (19)In Port Hope
Murray Miskin BA JD5.0★ (1)32 km
Schmidt Law Legal Services3.9★ (45)In Port Hope

How we ranked Port Hope estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 20 Port Hope 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 Port Hope 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 Port Hope: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Port Hope?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Port Hope, ON is Sullivan Law Ptbo with an LFR Score of 54/100. It has 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews. Bussey Ainsworth Lawyers (#2) and Thomas Efraim LLP (#3) follow. We ranked 20 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Port Hope?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 20 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Port Hope, ON. Another 10 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Port Hope posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Nussbaum Family & Divorce Lawyers (#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 Port Hope work on weekends?

1 of 20 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Nussbaum Family & Divorce Lawyers (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Port Hope estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Port Hope is 4.7★, with a median of 25 reviews. Sullivan Law Ptbo has the most, 245 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 Port Hope count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Port Hope city centre, 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 Port Hope, ON charge?

Wills and powers of attorney are often a flat fee; estate administration is billed hourly or as a percentage the court may review. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

Provincial law decides who inherits, usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints an administrator. A will lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Port Hope, ON 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 Port Hope?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Port Hope

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 20 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Port Hope.

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