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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Post Falls, ID: 2026 rankings

60 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 Post Falls: Rathdrum & Post Falls Estate Planning, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Elevated Estate Planning, P.S. Spokane Valley, 467 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #5.

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60 Post Falls estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 60 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Estate planning and probate lawyers in Coeur d'Alene ranking. See Estate planning and probate lawyers in Coeur d'Alene

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Post Falls 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 Post Falls at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Rathdrum & Post Falls Estate Planning675.0★ (127)Post Falls—Top score
2Pinnacle Estate Planning665.0★ (219)Coeur d'Alene, 9 mi away——
3Kootenai Law Group, PLLC654.9★ (216)Coeur d'Alene, 7 mi away——
4Moses Estate Planning, PLLC655.0★ (163)Coeur d'Alene, 7 mi away——
5Elevated Estate Planning, P.S. Spokane Valley654.9★ (467)Spokane Valley, 16 mi away—Most reviews
6Tate Law Offices, PLLC655.0★ (113)Spokane Valley, 7 mi away——
7eLegacy645.0★ (88)Hayden, 8 mi away——
8Rathdrum & Post Falls Estate Planning645.0★ (37)Post Falls——
9J. West Law Firm, PLLC d/b/a Idaho Estate and Probate645.0★ (30)Post FallsEvenings—
10Palm & Froese Law635.0★ (168)Spokane Valley, 16 mi away——

All 60 estate planning and probate lawyers in Post Falls, 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 Pinnacle Estate Planning

    Based in Coeur d'Alene, 9 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 219 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 E Front Ave Ste 110, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
    View profile for Pinnacle Estate Planning(208) 449-1213

  3. #3 Kootenai Law Group, PLLC

    Based in Coeur d'Alene, 7 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2100 Northwest Blvd Unit 110, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
    View profile for Kootenai Law Group, PLLC(208) 765-6555

  4. #4 Moses Estate Planning, PLLC

    Based in Coeur d'Alene, 7 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1110 W Park Pl Ste 312, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
    View profile for Moses Estate Planning, PLLC(208) 819-3184

  6. #6 Tate Law Offices, PLLC

    Based in Spokane Valley, 7 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    23403 E Mission Ave #215, Liberty Lake, WA 99019
    View profile for Tate Law Offices, PLLC(509) 994-1599

  7. #7 eLegacy

    Based in Hayden, 8 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8596 N Wayne Dr, Hayden, ID 83835
    View profile for eLegacy(888) 308-7526

  10. #10 Palm & Froese Law

    Based in Spokane Valley, 16 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    521 N Argonne Rd Suite 103, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
    View profile for Palm & Froese Law(509) 822-8221

  11. #11 ELG Estate Planning

    Based in Spokane, 22 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 281 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    711 W Indiana Ave #102, Spokane, WA 99205
    View profile for ELG Estate Planning(509) 258-5668

  13. #13 Crandall Law Group, PLLC

    Based in Hayden, 8 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

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

    • 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8596 N Wayne Dr Ste b, Hayden, ID 83835
    View profile for Crandall Law Group, PLLC(208) 772-7111

  15. #15 Monroe & Eyman

    Based in Coeur d'Alene, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    314 E Garden Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
    View profile for Monroe & Eyman(208) 765-3595

  18. #18 Robinson Law, PLLC

    Based in Coeur d'Alene, 7 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2005 Ironwood Pkwy Suite 140, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
    View profile for Robinson Law, PLLC(208) 292-3934

  19. #19 Post Falls Law

    Based in Post Falls

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 242 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 242 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1210 N Idaho St Ste A, Post Falls, ID 83854
    View profile for Post Falls Law(208) 262-3893

  22. #22 Megan Lewis Law, PLLC

    Based in Spokane, 23 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    905 S Monroe St Suite 201, Spokane, WA 99204
    View profile for Megan Lewis Law, PLLC(509) 242-3432

  25. Based in Spokane, 22 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    316 W Boone Ave Ste 675, Spokane, WA 99202
    View profile for Cornerstone Legal PLLC(509) 867-4070

How we ranked Post Falls estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 60 Post Falls 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 Post Falls 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 Post Falls: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Post Falls?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Post Falls, ID is Rathdrum & Post Falls Estate Planning with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews. Pinnacle Estate Planning (#2) and Kootenai Law Group, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 60 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Post Falls?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 60 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Post Falls, ID. 4 of them are based in Post Falls; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Post Falls posts 24/7 hours. Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Post Falls work on weekends?

2 of 60 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is J. Kelso Lindsay - Advocacy Law Center PLLC (#20). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Post Falls estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 60 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Post Falls is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Elevated Estate Planning, P.S. Spokane Valley has the most, 467 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Post Falls count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Post Falls 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 Post Falls, ID 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 Post Falls, ID 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 Post Falls?

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 Post Falls

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 60 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Post Falls.

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