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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Seal Beach, CA: 2026 rankings

466 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 Seal Beach: Lanzone Morgan, LLP | Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): OC Wills & Trust Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 466.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: AmeriEstate Legal Plan, 518 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 466 ranked; ranked #8.

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

466 Seal Beach estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 96 open Saturdays and 55 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 466 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Lanzone Morgan, LLP | Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys684.9★ (58)Long Beach, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2OC Wills & Trust Attorneys674.9★ (293)Irvine, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC674.9★ (152)Anaheim, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers674.9★ (36)Long Beach, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Vinh Doan Law Office - Estate Planning/Living Trust665.0★ (509)Garden Grove, 10 mi away——
6Sterzer & Associates, A Law Corporation655.0★ (62)Huntington Beach, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Lungu Law Group - Wills and Trusts - Estate Planning Attorney655.0★ (113)Long Beach, 2 mi away——
8AmeriEstate Legal Plan654.8★ (518)Costa Mesa, 11 mi away—Most reviews
9Law Office Of Kurt D. Elkins654.9★ (336)Orange, 17 mi awaySat—
10LA | Estate Plans654.9★ (25)Long Beach, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 466 estate planning and probate lawyers in Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach

    Based in Long Beach, 3 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    356 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814
  2. Based in Irvine, 21 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 293 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 293 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    49 Discovery Suite 280, Irvine, CA 92618
  3. 67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    180 E Ocean Blvd Ste 1100, Long Beach, CA 90802
  4. Based in Garden Grove, 10 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 509 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 509 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10971 Garden Grove Blvd Ste G, Garden Grove, CA 92843
  5. Based in Huntington Beach, 4 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 62 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 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5200 Warner Ave Ste 204, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
  6. 65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 113 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 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5320 2nd St Unit 6, Long Beach, CA 90803
  7. Based in Costa Mesa, 11 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 518 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 518 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3525 Hyland Ave #150, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  8. Based in Orange, 17 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 336 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 336 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2914 E Katella Ave #103, Orange, CA 92867
  9. Based in Long Beach, 5 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 25 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 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    145 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
  10. 65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8081 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621
  11. Based in Tustin, 16 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    511 E 1st St Ste H, Tustin, CA 92780
  12. Based in Newport Beach, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews
    Address
    4695 MacArthur Ct 11th floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  13. Based in El Segundo, 21 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 122 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 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    222 N Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 2000, El Segundo, CA 90245
  14. Based in Newport Beach, 16 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 332 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 332 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    450 Newport Center Dr #500, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  15. Based in San Pedro, 10 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 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 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    222 W 6th St Ste 400, San Pedro, CA 90731
  16. Based in Newport Beach, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 297 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 297 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1500 Quail St #540, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  17. Based in Newport Beach, 15 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 224 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 224 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4695 MacArthur Ct #1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  18. Based in Hermosa Beach, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 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 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2447 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  19. Based in Torrance, 14 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 177 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 177 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2355 Crenshaw Blvd Unit 185, Torrance, CA 90501
  20. Based in Seal Beach

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 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 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

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 466 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Seal Beach, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers635.0★ (16)16 mi
27The Law Offices of Zev S. Brooks634.9★ (94)9 mi
28Finn Legal Group | Newport Beach Estate Planning Lawyer635.0★ (15)16 mi
29Snyder Law, PC635.0★ (156)15 mi
30Kaiser Law Group625.0★ (35)3 mi
31Hunter Law, PC625.0★ (4)8 mi
32Weiner Law: Trust, Probate & Litigation Lawyers APC624.9★ (34)23 mi
33The Wagon Legacy625.0★ (207)18 mi
34Amity Law Group LLP624.7★ (42)23 mi
35Novas Law625.0★ (45)14 mi
36Han & Park Law Group, Inc.624.9★ (83)11 mi
37Williamson & Gentilini624.7★ (51)4 mi
38RMO Lawyers624.3★ (11)13 mi
39Sandoval Legacy Group625.0★ (105)15 mi
40Alban & Alban625.0★ (4)In Seal Beach
41Modern Wealth Law624.9★ (114)15 mi
42VZ Law Group624.9★ (35)6 mi
43CANNON LEGAL FIRM615.0★ (15)In Seal Beach
44Southland Mobile Notary & Apostille Service - Long Beach615.0★ (309)3 mi
45Law Office of Brianna J. Giliberto-Hermann614.9★ (136)25 mi
46Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, APC614.8★ (123)15 mi
47OC Trial Group, APC615.0★ (65)13 mi
48Moran Law614.5★ (19)14 mi
49First Class Counsel614.7★ (53)16 mi
50Teresa Gutierrez Law615.0★ (70)16 mi

Also serving Seal Beach

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.

Unranked estate planning and probate lawyers serving Seal Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brandon Law Group5.0★ (1)In Seal Beach
CheapTrafficAttorneys4.9★ (369)In Seal Beach
Curtis & Burnight4.0★ (8)In Seal Beach
Eugene E Kinsey Law Offices5.0★ (1)In Seal Beach
Gangitano Law, PC5.0★ (1)In Seal Beach
Lahera Law Office, P.C.5.0★ (1)In Seal Beach
Law Office of Curtis W. HerronIn Seal Beach
Law Offices of Chance Pardon5.0★ (2)In Seal Beach
Law Offices of Dockstader Orliczky5.0★ (4)In Seal Beach
Law Offices of Friedman & Chapman4.2★ (23)In Seal Beach
Law Offices of Justin R. Heim, APC5.0★ (92)In Seal Beach
Lemon Law Attorney - California5.0★ (12)In Seal Beach
Lynn E Moyer Law Offices5.0★ (2)In Seal Beach
Madden, Jones, Cole, & Johnson Attorneys At Law4.0★ (1)In Seal Beach
Patrick C Stacker & Associates4.0★ (6)In Seal Beach
Richard Mahoney Law Office5.0★ (3)In Seal Beach
The Law Offices of Allmeroth & Garner5.0★ (12)In Seal Beach
The Simon Law Group - Seal Beach Office4.6★ (11)In Seal Beach
The Tello Law Corporation3.3★ (7)In Seal Beach
Therese Ann Accetta Attorney5.0★ (3)In Seal Beach

How we ranked Seal Beach estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 466 Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Seal Beach?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Seal Beach, CA is Lanzone Morgan, LLP | Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. OC Wills & Trust Attorneys (#2) and Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC (#3) follow. We ranked 466 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Seal Beach?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 466 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Seal Beach, CA. 3 of them are based in Seal Beach; 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 Seal Beach are open 24/7?

42 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Seal Beach post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lanzone Morgan, LLP | Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys (#1), OC Wills & Trust Attorneys (#2) and Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Seal Beach work on weekends?

96 of 466 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 55 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lanzone Morgan, LLP | Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys (#1), OC Wills & Trust Attorneys (#2) and Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Seal Beach estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 466 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Seal Beach is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. AmeriEstate Legal Plan has the most, 518 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Seal Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach, CA 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 Seal Beach, CA 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 Seal Beach?

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 Seal Beach

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 466 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Seal Beach.

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