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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Seminole, FL: 2026 rankings

255 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 Seminole: St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Daily, Montfort & Toups St. Petersburg Estate Planning Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 255.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Mortellaro Law, 613 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 255 ranked; ranked #16.

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

255 Seminole estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 41 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 255 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Seminole 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 Seminole at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney715.0★ (202)St. Petersburg, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Daily, Montfort & Toups St. Petersburg Estate Planning Lawyer685.0★ (46)St. Petersburg, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Zoecklein Law684.9★ (395)Tampa, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4atCAUSE Law Office - Estate Planning, Probate, & Elder Law665.0★ (337)Clearwater, 9 mi away——
5Law Offices of Sherri M. Stinson, P.A664.8★ (89)Palm Harbor, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6William Rambaum, P.A.664.9★ (66)Oldsmar, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7The King Firm, PA664.9★ (342)St. Petersburg, 8 mi away——
8Sarah Voss Law, PLLC655.0★ (301)Clearwater, 13 mi away——
9David Toback, Attorney At Law654.8★ (63)Tampa, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Attorney Joshua P. Perez654.9★ (53)St. Petersburg, 10 mi away——

All 255 estate planning and probate lawyers in Seminole, 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 Seminole

    Based in St. Petersburg, 7 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 202 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 202 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5858 Central Ave Ste d, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
  2. 68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 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 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1700 66th St N Ste 502, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
  3. Based in Tampa, 22 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 395 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 395 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    401 E Jackson St Ste 2340, Tampa, FL 33602
  4. 66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 337 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 337 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    314 S Missouri Ave #201, Clearwater, FL 33756
  5. Based in Oldsmar, 16 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 66 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 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3684 Tampa Rd #2, Oldsmar, FL 34677
  6. Based in St. Petersburg, 8 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 342 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 342 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3600 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
  7. Based in Clearwater, 13 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 301 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 301 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2555 Enterprise Rd Ste 11-1, Clearwater, FL 33763
  8. Based in Tampa, 18 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 63 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 63 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1211 N Westshore Blvd #315, Tampa, FL 33607
  9. Based in St. Petersburg, 10 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    Address
    4200 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
  10. Based in St. Petersburg, 11 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 252 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 252 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 2nd Ave S Ste 900, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  11. Based in St. Petersburg, 11 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 66 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 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    360 Central Ave Ste 850, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  12. Based in Palm Harbor, 16 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 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 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4175 Woodlands Pkwy, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
  13. Based in Tampa, 22 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 613 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 613 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4102 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624
  14. Based in St. Petersburg, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 99 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 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5230 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
  15. Based in Largo, 3 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 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 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12651 Walsingham Rd Ste B, Largo, FL 33774
  16. 64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    136 4th St N #2233-D, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  17. Based in St. Petersburg, 10 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    856 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  18. Based in Tampa, 18 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 402 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 402 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2202 N Westshore Blvd #200, Tampa, FL 33607
  19. Based in St. Petersburg, 8 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 39 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 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4021 Central Ave # B, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
  20. Based in Tampa, 18 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 262 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 262 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4830 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

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

estate planning and probate lawyers in Seminole, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Daily, Montfort & Toups, Tampa Estate Planning Lawyer635.0★ (29)21 mi
27Coleman Law Firm634.8★ (95)8 mi
28Mangsen Law PLLC634.9★ (54)5 mi
29Cemovich Law Firm, P.A.635.0★ (82)10 mi
30HKH Elder Law634.8★ (106)9 mi
31Drude Tomori Law, PA635.0★ (5)9 mi
32Slutzky Law Firm635.0★ (90)12 mi
33Arvanitakis Law Group625.0★ (85)13 mi
34Cynthia I. Waisman P.A.625.0★ (182)19 mi
35FL Probate Attorney - Michael T. Heider, P.A.624.8★ (100)12 mi
36Finley Williams Law, PA624.9★ (78)11 mi
37The Faulkner Firm, P.A.624.9★ (117)16 mi
38John R Frazier J.D., LL.M., PLC624.7★ (25)4 mi
39Verras Law, P.A.624.8★ (130)16 mi
40Generations of Trust615.0★ (30)7 mi
41Knudsen Law615.0★ (9)19 mi
42Kruse Law, P.A.615.0★ (35)10 mi
43Miaoulis Law614.6★ (7)17 mi
44Clarie Law Offices, P.A.614.7★ (33)6 mi
45Brown & Kimpton, P.A.615.0★ (31)10 mi
46Deeb Elder Law, P.A.615.0★ (21)5 mi
47Kelly & Kelly LLP614.9★ (13)13 mi
48Fisher & Wilsey, P.A.614.8★ (34)9 mi
49Nelson Paul A614.8★ (4)5 mi
50Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers Abrahamson & Uiterwyk614.9★ (317)12 mi

Also serving Seminole

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 Seminole
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bailey Legal Group4.8★ (18)In Seminole
Blue Guide Law5.0★ (24)In Seminole
Boss Law4.9★ (36)In Seminole
Bryan K. McLachlan4.7★ (16)In Seminole
Caton Richard P5.0★ (1)In Seminole
Corey Szalai Law, PLLC5.0★ (124)In Seminole
Craig Epifanio, P.A.3.0★ (2)In Seminole
David A. Peek, Esq.4.9★ (8)In Seminole
Hunt Law5.0★ (8)In Seminole
Kristen Buckstein5.0★ (3)In Seminole
Law Office of Julia J. McKee, Esq., P.A.4.7★ (15)In Seminole
Law Offices of Wesley R. Stacknik5.0★ (3)In Seminole
Martinez Law - Joseph F. Martinez, P.A.5.0★ (2)In Seminole
McDermott Law Firm P A4.7★ (88)In Seminole
Ronald Bone, P.A.5.0★ (48)In Seminole
Schuett Law Group5.0★ (6)In Seminole
Thaddeus Freeman PLLC4.3★ (7)In Seminole
The Legal Center4.7★ (27)In Seminole
The Narvaez Law Office, P.A.4.5★ (11)In Seminole
Tripp Law Firm4.8★ (123)In Seminole

How we ranked Seminole estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 255 Seminole 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 Seminole 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 Seminole: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Seminole, FL is St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Daily, Montfort & Toups St. Petersburg Estate Planning Lawyer (#2) and Zoecklein Law (#3) follow. We ranked 255 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 255 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Seminole, FL. 1 of them is based in Seminole; 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 Seminole are open 24/7?

41 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Seminole post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney (#1), Daily, Montfort & Toups St. Petersburg Estate Planning Lawyer (#2) and Zoecklein Law (#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 Seminole work on weekends?

47 of 255 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney (#1), Daily, Montfort & Toups St. Petersburg Estate Planning Lawyer (#2) and Zoecklein Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 255 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Seminole is 4.9★, with a median of 27 reviews. Mortellaro Law has the most, 613 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Seminole count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Seminole 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 Seminole, FL 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 Seminole, FL 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 Seminole?

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 Seminole

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 255 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Seminole.

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