65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Saratoga Springs, NY: 2026 rankings
41 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 Saratoga Springs: Harris-Pero Law Firm, PLLC, LFR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Tully Rinckey PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 41.
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Most-reviewed: Tully Rinckey PLLC, 534 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Saratoga Springs estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 41 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Saratoga Springs 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harris-Pero Law Firm, PLLC | 65 | 4.9★ (67) | Saratoga Springs | — | Top score |
| 2 | Herzog Law Firm, P.C. | 63 | 4.7★ (35) | Saratoga Springs | — | — |
| 3 | Cutler and Cutler Law, PLLC | 62 | 4.8★ (23) | Saratoga Springs | — | — |
| 4 | Perkins Law, PLLC | 62 | 5.0★ (19) | Saratoga Springs | — | — |
| 5 | Law Office of Matthew Newberry | 61 | 5.0★ (11) | Saratoga Springs | — | — |
| 6 | Starsia Law | 60 | 5.0★ (31) | Rotterdam, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Botelho Law, PLLC | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Glens Falls, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC | 59 | 4.6★ (115) | Latham, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Tully Rinckey PLLC | 59 | 4.8★ (534) | Latham, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 10 | The Law Office of Robert F. McGuirk, PLLC | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Albany, 24 mi away | — | — |
All 41 estate planning and probate lawyers in Saratoga Springs, 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.
Based in Saratoga Springs
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Saratoga Springs
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#6 Starsia Law
Based in Rotterdam, 14 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glens Falls, 17 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Latham, 22 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latham, 22 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 534 Google reviews, the most in Saratoga Springs.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 24 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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.
Based in Troy, 24 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 20 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amsterdam, 21 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 20 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latham, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rotterdam, 16 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Lang Law Firm
Based in Latham, 23 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Seraj Law
Based in Albany, 24 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gloversville, 22 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latham, 23 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glens Falls, 17 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 25 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 25 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 41 estate planning and probate lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Law Offices of Timothy J Alden | 49 | 4.6★ (7) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Wilcenski & Pleat PLLC | 48 | 4.8★ (12) | 13 mi |
| 28 | The Towne Law Firm Albany Injury Lawyers | 48 | 4.7★ (52) | 24 mi |
| 29 | James J Brearton Attorney; Wills and Estates | 48 | 3.2★ (13) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Law Office of Ryan E. Cooke | 48 | 4.1★ (44) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C. | 47 | 4.1★ (30) | 17 mi |
| 32 | FitzGerald Morris Baker Firth | 47 | 4.6★ (14) | 17 mi |
| 33 | Lecce Arcodia | 47 | 4.2★ (49) | 22 mi |
| 34 | RLGC Law Group, PLLC | 47 | 4.8★ (20) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Richard J. Herrmann, Jr. Lawyer | 47 | 4.0★ (15) | 15 mi |
| 36 | Law Office of Daniel S. Glaser, PLLC | 47 | 4.4★ (13) | 16 mi |
| 37 | Meyer & Fuller, PLLC | 46 | 4.6★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 38 | LAW OFFICE OF JOSEPH W. MCPHILLIPS | 46 | 4.3★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Francisco Law Firm | 45 | 4.1★ (16) | 23 mi |
| 40 | Law Office of Kenneth W. Gibbons | 45 | 3.2★ (11) | 20 mi |
| 41 | Smith Hoke PLLC | 43 | 3.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
Also serving Saratoga Springs
20 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calabrese Law, PLLC | 4.5★ (24) | In Saratoga Springs |
| D'Orazio Peterson PC | 4.9★ (61) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Donnellan Law, PLLC | 4.4★ (36) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Edward J. Martin & Associates, PLLC | 5.0★ (81) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Gordon, Tepper, DeCoursey, Powers & Simon, LLP | 4.7★ (40) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Hacker Murphy, LLP | 5.0★ (70) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Harding Mazzotti, LLP | 4.9★ (607) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Katherine J. DeMartino, Esq. | 5.0★ (98) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Law Office of Elena Jaffe Tastensen | 4.4★ (15) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Law Office of Gregory P. Garofalo | 4.9★ (190) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Law Office of Heidi A. Gifford | 4.8★ (24) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Law Office of Kimberly B. Allen | 4.3★ (18) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Law Office of Kyran D. Nigro | 4.7★ (27) | In Saratoga Springs |
| Legal Aid Society | 3.7★ (58) | In Saratoga Springs |
| The Colwell Law Group, LLC | 4.6★ (71) | In Saratoga Springs |
| The Law Office of Andrew DeLuca | 4.9★ (319) | In Saratoga Springs |
| The Law Office of Steven D. Greenblatt, P.C. | 4.3★ (16) | In Saratoga Springs |
| The Law Offices of Gerard V. Amedio | 4.8★ (124) | In Saratoga Springs |
| The Law Offices of Kurt Mausert | 4.5★ (51) | In Saratoga Springs |
| WhitsonLaw PLLC | 5.0★ (64) | In Saratoga Springs |
How we ranked Saratoga Springs estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 41 Saratoga Springs 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Saratoga Springs data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an estate planning lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many estate planning and probate matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
- 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 Saratoga Springs: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Saratoga Springs?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Saratoga Springs, NY is Harris-Pero Law Firm, PLLC with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews. Herzog Law Firm, P.C. (#2) and Cutler and Cutler Law, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 41 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Saratoga Springs?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 41 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Saratoga Springs, NY. 7 of them are based in Saratoga Springs; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Saratoga Springs are open 24/7?
2 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Saratoga Springs post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tully Rinckey PLLC (#9) and Law Office Of Richard D Ceresia (#25). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Saratoga Springs work on weekends?
3 of 41 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tully Rinckey PLLC (#9), Seraj Law (#18) and Law Office Of Richard D Ceresia (#25). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Saratoga Springs estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Saratoga Springs is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. Tully Rinckey PLLC has the most, 534 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Saratoga Springs count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs, NY 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 Saratoga Springs, NY 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 Saratoga Springs?
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 Saratoga Springs
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 41 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Saratoga Springs.
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