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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Richmond Hill, GA: 2026 rankings

15 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Richmond Hill: Smith Barid, LLC, LFR Score 71/100; 4.8★ from 384 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Eichholz Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.

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    Most-reviewed: The Eichholz Law Firm, 392 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #3.

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

15 Richmond Hill estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Smith Barid, LLC714.8★ (384)Savannah, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Nest: Estate Planning by L. Rachel Wilson615.0★ (39)Savannah, 13 mi away——
3The Eichholz Law Firm594.4★ (392)Savannah, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
4CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm575.0★ (38)Savannah, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5The Law Office of Kurtis C Bronston565.0★ (45)Savannah, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Dozier Law, P.C.524.8★ (234)Savannah, 23 mi away——
7Elder Law Office of Mark Schaefer PC524.9★ (7)Savannah, 6 mi away——
8Law Office of Charles C. Grile504.4★ (38)Pooler, 13 mi away——
9Pirkle & Pirkle Law494.3★ (93)Hinesville, 18 mi away——
10Dyches Law Group494.8★ (16)Savannah, 12 mi away——

All 15 estate planning and probate lawyers in Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill

    #1 Smith Barid, LLC

    Based in Savannah, 12 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 384 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7393 Hodgson Memorial Dr #202, Savannah, GA 31406
    View profile for Smith Barid, LLC(912) 352-3999

  6. #6 Dozier Law, P.C.

    Based in Savannah, 23 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 234 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 234 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    430 Silverwood Centre Dr, Rincon, GA 31326
    View profile for Dozier Law, P.C.(912) 826-5253

  10. #10 Dyches Law Group

    Based in Savannah, 12 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    32 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
    View profile for Dyches Law Group(912) 920-8010

  12. #12 Tetreault Law, LLC

    Based in Savannah, 12 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 E Montgomery Cross Rd Ste B, Savannah, GA 31406
    View profile for Tetreault Law, LLC(912) 355-9109

  13. #13 Transcendens Law

    Based in Savannah, 19 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Wilmington Island Rd, Savannah, GA 31410
    View profile for Transcendens Law(912) 590-0560

  14. #14 Connell Law, LLC

    Based in Savannah, 14 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2603 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401
    View profile for Connell Law, LLC(912) 500-2626

  15. #15 Klein Law Group, LLC

    Based in Savannah, 15 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15 Lake St #210, Savannah, GA 31411
    View profile for Klein Law Group, LLC(912) 598-1771

Also serving Richmond Hill

14 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 Richmond Hill
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Arnold & Stafford, Attorneys at Law4.1★ (18)In Richmond Hill
Bowes & Sullivan Tax Group4.9★ (57)In Richmond Hill
George A. Waters, Attorney at Law3.1★ (20)In Richmond Hill
Henderson Law Firm4.5★ (24)In Richmond Hill
J.L. Williamson Law Group5.0★ (2)11 mi
McManamy Jackson Hollis, LLC4.8★ (25)In Richmond Hill
Mumford Law4.1★ (14)In Richmond Hill
Murray + Adkins, Trial Attorneys4.7★ (94)In Richmond Hill
Scout8 mi
The Jemison Firm4.9★ (46)In Richmond Hill
The Lasseter Firm, P.C.4.9★ (100)In Richmond Hill
The Law Office of Chantá Parker, PC16 mi
Trego Law LLC5.0★ (2)In Richmond Hill
Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg & Shawe, LLP - Richmond Hill5.0★ (3)In Richmond Hill

How we ranked Richmond Hill estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 15 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Richmond Hill?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Richmond Hill, GA is Smith Barid, LLC with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.8★ from 384 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Nest: Estate Planning by L. Rachel Wilson (#2) and The Eichholz Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 15 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Richmond Hill?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 15 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Richmond Hill, GA. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

4 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Richmond Hill post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smith Barid, LLC (#1), The Eichholz Law Firm (#3) and CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm (#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 Richmond Hill work on weekends?

4 of 15 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Smith Barid, LLC (#1), The Eichholz Law Firm (#3) and CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Richmond Hill estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 15 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Richmond Hill is 4.8★, with a median of 38 reviews. The Eichholz Law Firm has the most, 392 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Richmond Hill count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill, GA 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 Richmond Hill, GA 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 Richmond Hill?

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 Richmond Hill

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 15 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Richmond Hill.

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