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

341 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 Richmond Hill: Law Office of Meghna Singla & Notary Public, LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 10

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Nanda & Associate Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 341.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Nanda & Associate Lawyers, 2,072 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 341 ranked; ranked #10.

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

341 Richmond Hill estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 341 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
1Law Office of Meghna Singla & Notary Public645.0★ (44)Vaughan, 17 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Heather Marshall Law Office624.9★ (42)Richmond Hill——
3GS Brar Law624.9★ (197)Brampton, 24 km away——
4Flancman Frisch & Mann614.8★ (111)Scarborough, 20 km away——
5Doss Law Professional Corporation605.0★ (159)Ajax, 32 km away——
6Allan Law604.5★ (94)Aurora, 14 km away——
7Kimel Law Group604.9★ (63)Toronto, 21 km away——
8Laredo Law - Lisa Laredo605.0★ (43)Toronto, 19 km away——
9Kala Law Firm Professional Corporation595.0★ (114)Mississauga, 33 km away——
10Nanda & Associate Lawyers594.8★ (2,072)Mississauga, 34 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews

All 341 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Richmond Hill

    Based in Vaughan, 17 km away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–7 PM
    Address
    2552 Finch Ave W #104, North York, ON M9M 2G3
  2. Based in Richmond Hill

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7636 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 1V9
  3. Based in Brampton, 24 km away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9280 Goreway Dr #103, Brampton, ON L6P 4N1
  4. Based in Scarborough, 20 km away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1940 Eglinton Ave E 4th Floor, Scarborough, ON M1L 4R1
  5. Based in Aurora, 14 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16 Industrial Pkwy S Unit 319, Aurora, ON L4G 0R4
  6. Based in Toronto, 21 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2 St Clair Ave W #1800, Toronto, ON M4V 1L5
  7. Based in Toronto, 19 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    250 Davisville Ave Ste 108, Toronto, ON M4S 1H2
  8. Based in Mississauga, 34 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,072 Google reviews, the most in Richmond Hill.

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

    • 4.8★ from 2,072 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5770 Hurontario St #901, Mississauga, ON L5R 3G5
  9. Based in Vaughan, 10 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    665 Millway Ave, Vaughan, ON L4K 3T8
  10. Based in North York, 15 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    365A Wilson Ave Unit 209, North York, ON M3H 1T3
  11. Based in Etobicoke, 26 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    900 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Y 2V6
  12. Based in Willowdale, 12 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    333 Sheppard Ave E #108, North York, ON M2N 3B3
  13. Based in Vaughan, 15 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4370 Steeles Ave W Suite16, Woodbridge, ON L4L 4Y4
  14. Based in Toronto, 25 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Address
    TD Canada Trust, Brookfield Place, 161 Bay St. 27th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2T2
  15. Based in Willowdale, 11 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5200 Yonge St #200, North York, ON M2N 5P6
  16. Based in Aurora, 14 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    14981 Yonge St Upstairs, Aurora, ON L4G 1M5
  17. Based in Toronto, 23 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    286A Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N6
  18. Based in Mississauga, 36 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    320 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5G 1H4
  19. 57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 291 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 291 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2260 Bovaird Dr E Unit 121, Brampton, ON L6R 0W3
  20. Based in Mississauga, 27 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2560 Matheson Blvd E #324, Mississauga, ON L4W 4Z1

Estate planning and probate lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 341 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Richmond Hill, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Tony Baker Law574.4★ (24)23 km
27Golden Maple Law - Immigration Lawyers564.9★ (116)12 km
28Raluca M. Soica, Barrister & Solicitor564.9★ (46)13 km
29John M. Macaulay Professional Corporation564.6★ (11)23 km
30Miltons Estates Law563.9★ (7)15 km
31Isenberg & Shuman564.9★ (494)12 km
32Blake Chapman - Wills Lawyer & Estate Planning564.9★ (64)12 km
33HIMPRO Personal Injury and Long-Term Disability Lawyers564.8★ (101)24 km
34Pinto Shekib LLP554.8★ (75)12 km
35Harnaaz Law Professional Corporation - Real Estate Lawyer & Notary Public555.0★ (206)29 km
36Edward Olkovich Law554.2★ (12)25 km
37Riboldi Law Office554.1★ (9)23 km
38Edgar Chana Law554.6★ (7)25 km
39Hull & Hull LLP553.7★ (32)25 km
40Chintan Patel Law Professional Corporation - Real Estate Lawyer & Notary Public554.9★ (247)19 km
41Brace Law554.8★ (114)13 km
42Z Legal Litigation Lawyer554.9★ (71)19 km
43Cityside Law Professional Corporation555.0★ (286)16 km
44Kaplan & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors (formerly Kaplan Freeman)555.0★ (3)23 km
45Zinati Kay544.8★ (499)16 km
46West Hill Law544.3★ (6)25 km
47Advocai LLP545.0★ (37)24 km
48Red Booth Law | Estate Litigation, Probate, Wills & Trusts545.0★ (37)16 km
49Costa Law Firm - Family Divorce & Criminal Lawyers in Toronto544.7★ (51)23 km
50MBLAW Professional Corporation544.9★ (190)10 km

Also serving Richmond Hill

20 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 Richmond Hill
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ahmari Law Firm4.9★ (196)In Richmond Hill
Dorothee Ng, Real Estate and Business Lawyer4.9★ (148)In Richmond Hill
Ghasemi Law Professional Corporation5.0★ (145)In Richmond Hill
Haghani Law Office4.8★ (151)In Richmond Hill
Helika Visa, Immigration & Citizenship Service Inc.5.0★ (236)In Richmond Hill
HomeLegalCost4.8★ (206)In Richmond Hill
Iacobelli Law Firm4.9★ (135)In Richmond Hill
Immigration Law Office of Matthew Jeffery4.9★ (307)In Richmond Hill
Jalili Law Firm P.C.4.8★ (169)In Richmond Hill
Lawyer UP Canada4.8★ (166)In Richmond Hill
Mirian Law Firm4.8★ (150)In Richmond Hill
Rhyton Law Firm4.8★ (151)In Richmond Hill
Rita Khalfon Immigration Consulting4.9★ (160)In Richmond Hill
Rula Morcos Notary Public & Commissioner of Oaths5.0★ (515)In Richmond Hill
Seif Law Firm4.7★ (254)In Richmond Hill
Siu Law Professional Corporation5.0★ (163)In Richmond Hill
Stephen H. Shub Professional Corporation - Main Office4.9★ (120)In Richmond Hill
Sunny C. Ho, Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public4.8★ (159)In Richmond Hill
Vista Law LLP (formerly known as Jae Park Law)4.9★ (122)In Richmond Hill
What The Law4.7★ (881)In Richmond Hill

How we ranked Richmond Hill estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 341 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, ON is Law Office of Meghna Singla & Notary Public with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Heather Marshall Law Office (#2) and GS Brar Law (#3) follow. We ranked 341 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 341 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Richmond Hill, ON. 1 of them is based in Richmond Hill; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km 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?

14 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Richmond Hill post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Nanda & Associate Lawyers (#10), Pranzitelli Law Firm (#16) and Song Criminal Defence (#19). 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?

50 of 341 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Meghna Singla & Notary Public (#1), Nanda & Associate Lawyers (#10) and Pranzitelli Law Firm (#16). 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 341 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Richmond Hill is 4.7★, with a median of 29 reviews. Nanda & Associate Lawyers has the most, 2,072 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 40 km of the Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill?

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 Richmond Hill

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 341 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Richmond Hill.

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