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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Shady Hills, FL: 2026 rankings

107 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 Shady Hills: Law Office of Gadiel A. Espinoza, PLLC, a Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Elder Needs Law, PLLC - Medicaid, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 107.

  3. 36

    Most-reviewed: The Day Law Office, 316 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 107 ranked; ranked #36.

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

107 Shady Hills estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 107 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of Gadiel A. Espinoza, PLLC, a Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm695.0★ (136)Land O' Lakes, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Louis Okun, Esq674.9★ (123)Shady Hills——
3Elder Needs Law, PLLC - Medicaid, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm664.8★ (13)Spring Hill, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Buck Law Group, P.A.654.8★ (123)Spring Hill, 6 mi away——
5Delzer, Coulter & Bell, P.A.654.9★ (202)Keystone, 15 mi away——
6Magnus Law Firm PLLC635.0★ (20)Land O' Lakes, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Adria Beenhakker Dickey, Attorney635.0★ (37)Lutz, 18 mi away——
8Paul James Monsanto Attorney | Estate Planning, Probate, Asset Protection | Wesley Chapel | Tampa635.0★ (118)Wesley Chapel, 18 mi away——
9Law Office of Jaleh Lee, P.A.625.0★ (88)New Port Richey, 17 mi away——
10Welter Law Office625.0★ (96)Wesley Chapel, 18 mi away——

All 107 estate planning and probate lawyers in Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills

    Based in Land O' Lakes, 15 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 136 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 136 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3632 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
  2. Based in Shady Hills

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  3. 66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 13 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 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12511 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34609
  4. Based in Spring Hill, 6 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5330 Spring Hill Dr E, Spring Hill, FL 34606
  5. Based in Keystone, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 202 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 202 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7920 US-19, Port Richey, FL 34668
  6. Based in Land O' Lakes, 15 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 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 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3632 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
  7. 63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 118 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 118 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    26852 Tanic Dr Ste 102, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  8. Based in New Port Richey, 17 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 88 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 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5802 FL-54, New Port Richey, FL 34652
  9. Based in Wesley Chapel, 18 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 96 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 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2312 Cypress Cove #101, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  10. Based in New Port Richey, 18 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 91 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 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2550 Permit Pl, New Port Richey, FL 34655
  11. Based in New Port Richey, 15 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 101 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 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5653 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
  12. Based in New Port Richey, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 64 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 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5435 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
  13. Based in Wesley Chapel, 16 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6013 Wesley Grove Blvd Building 2 suite 208 office 24d, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  14. Based in Wesley Chapel, 17 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 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 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4865 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
  15. Based in Tampa, 23 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 95 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 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33618
  16. Based in New Port Richey, 16 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 48 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 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7617 Cita Ln, New Port Richey, FL 34653
  17. Based in Spring Hill, 6 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    4040 Commercial Way Service Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34606
  18. Based in Tampa, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 95 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 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15310 Amberly Dr Ste 250, Tampa, FL 33647
  19. Based in Tarpon Springs, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2611 Keystone Rd Ste B1, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
  20. Based in Spring Hill, 4 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11163 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34609

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

estate planning and probate lawyers in Shady Hills, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Bedy Law, PLLC605.0★ (76)25 mi
27Kania Law Offices PLLC594.6★ (30)15 mi
28Bell Law Firm, P.A.595.0★ (20)16 mi
29San Juan Law, PLLC595.0★ (43)22 mi
30Law Office of Gadiel A. Espinoza, PLLC - a Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm595.0★ (3)22 mi
31Legacy Planning of Tampa Bay595.0★ (18)17 mi
32Daniel M. Genet, P.A.584.7★ (40)22 mi
33Richard A. Venditti, P.A.584.9★ (30)22 mi
34Ayo and Iken584.7★ (132)17 mi
35Lins Law Group, P.A.584.5★ (45)23 mi
36The Day Law Office584.8★ (316)6 mi
37Peck Law Firm, P.A585.0★ (148)4 mi
38The Law Firm of Myrna Serrano Setty, P.A.584.9★ (28)24 mi
39David C. Gilmore Esq.574.6★ (12)15 mi
40Paul E. Riffel, Attorney at Law574.8★ (31)24 mi
41Law Office of Raine Johns, P.A.574.2★ (12)16 mi
42The Hook Law Group574.3★ (14)17 mi
43Gay Gregory G. Pa574.8★ (8)16 mi
44The Law Firm of Myrna Serrano Setty, P.A565.0★ (9)19 mi
45Antonina Vaznelis Attorney at Law562.5★ (12)7 mi
46Law Offices of James J. Altman, PA563.6★ (34)16 mi
47Brewer Law Firm, P.A.565.0★ (124)25 mi
48Mustafa Law Firm, P.A.555.0★ (274)18 mi
49Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers554.9★ (38)19 mi
50LeVell Up Legal, PLLC555.0★ (5)20 mi

Also serving Shady Hills

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.

How we ranked Shady Hills estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 107 Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Shady Hills?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Shady Hills, FL is Law Office of Gadiel A. Espinoza, PLLC, a Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Louis Okun, Esq (#2) and Elder Needs Law, PLLC - Medicaid, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 107 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Shady Hills?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 107 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Shady Hills, FL. 1 of them is based in Shady Hills; 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 Shady Hills are open 24/7?

13 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Shady Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Office of Gadiel A. Espinoza, PLLC, a Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm (#1), Elder Needs Law, PLLC - Medicaid, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm (#3) and Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers (#14). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Shady Hills work on weekends?

17 of 107 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Gadiel A. Espinoza, PLLC, a Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm (#1), Elder Needs Law, PLLC - Medicaid, Estate Planning & Probate Law Firm (#3) and Magnus Law Firm PLLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Shady Hills estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 107 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Shady Hills is 4.8★, with a median of 34 reviews. The Day Law Office has the most, 316 reviews, and ranks #36. 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 Shady Hills count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills?

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 Shady Hills

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 107 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Shady Hills.

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