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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Prichard, AL: 2026 rankings

56 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 Prichard: The Ladd Firm, LLC, LFR Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Southern Estate Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 56.

  3. 19

    Most-reviewed: Thiry & Caddell LLP, 162 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 56 ranked after The Ladd Firm, LLC; ranked #19.

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

56 Prichard estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 56 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Prichard 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 Prichard at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Ladd Firm, LLC734.9★ (218)Mobile, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Southern Estate Lawyers715.0★ (107)Mobile, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Office of Neil C. Johnston Jr., LLC685.0★ (139)Mobile, 4 mi away——
4Jerry Taylor Law675.0★ (72)Fairhope, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams655.0★ (145)Daphne, 14 mi away——
6The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams635.0★ (115)Fairhope, 18 mi away——
7Williams Richard R LLC624.2★ (43)Mobile, 4 mi away——
8Heircraft Planning, LLC625.0★ (17)Mobile, 4 mi away——
9A. Evans Crowe, LLC, Attorney604.2★ (12)Mobile, 4 mi away——
10John R Nix, LLC605.0★ (8)Mobile, 4 mi away——

All 56 estate planning and probate lawyers in Prichard, 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 Prichard

    #1 The Ladd Firm, LLC

    Based in Mobile, 4 mi away

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Truist Bank Building, 41 W I-65 Service Rd N Ste 305, Mobile, AL 36608
    View profile for The Ladd Firm, LLC(251) 431-6014

  2. #2 Southern Estate Lawyers

    Based in Mobile, 7 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6001 Airport Blvd Ste 200B, Mobile, AL 36608
    View profile for Southern Estate Lawyers(251) 220-3007

  4. #4 Jerry Taylor Law

    Based in Fairhope, 19 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    254 Fig Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532
    View profile for Jerry Taylor Law(251) 517-7507

  7. #7 Williams Richard R LLC

    Based in Mobile, 4 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    160 S Cedar St, Mobile, AL 36602
    View profile for Williams Richard R LLC(251) 432-4127

  8. #8 Heircraft Planning, LLC

    Based in Mobile, 4 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    358 St Louis St Ste B, Mobile, AL 36602
    View profile for Heircraft Planning, LLC(251) 398-0081

  10. #10 John R Nix, LLC

    Based in Mobile, 4 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1325 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36604
    View profile for John R Nix, LLC(251) 432-0011

  11. #11 Cromwell & Associates

    Based in Mobile, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1032 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695
    View profile for Cromwell & Associates(251) 605-9075

  12. #12 Holt & Associates PC

    Based in Daphne, 12 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29000 US-98 Suite A-201, Daphne, AL 36526
    View profile for Holt & Associates PC(251) 297-1127

  14. #14 Brian Murphy, LLC

    Based in Mobile, 4 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    105 N Conception St #100, Mobile, AL 36602
    View profile for Brian Murphy, LLC(251) 438-7503

  15. #15 Bayside Law

    Based in Fairhope, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    23710 US-98 Ste a, Fairhope, AL 36532
    View profile for Bayside Law(251) 220-8282

  17. #17 Helms Law Group, LLC

    Based in Fairhope, 18 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    559 Fairhope Ave Suite 205, Fairhope, AL 36532
    View profile for Helms Law Group, LLC(251) 217-9900

  21. #21 Walsh Law, LLC

    Based in Mobile, 4 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1111 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36604
    View profile for Walsh Law, LLC(251) 205-2232

  24. #24 The Seawell Firm, LLC

    Based in Mobile, 4 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insurance attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    105 N Conception St Ste 110, Mobile, AL 36602
    View profile for The Seawell Firm, LLC(251) 434-5012

How we ranked Prichard estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 56 Prichard 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 Prichard 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 Prichard: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Prichard, AL is The Ladd Firm, LLC with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Southern Estate Lawyers (#2) and Law Office of Neil C. Johnston Jr., LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 56 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 56 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Prichard, AL. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

7 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Prichard post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Ladd Firm, LLC (#1), Southern Estate Lawyers (#2) and Jerry Taylor Law (#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 Prichard work on weekends?

7 of 56 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Ladd Firm, LLC (#1), Southern Estate Lawyers (#2) and Jerry Taylor Law (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 56 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Prichard is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. The Ladd Firm, LLC has the most, 218 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 Prichard count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Prichard 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 Prichard, AL 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 Prichard, AL 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 Prichard?

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 Prichard

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 56 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Prichard.

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