69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 467 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Spokane Valley, WA: 2026 rankings
59 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 Spokane Valley: Elevated Estate Planning, P.S. Spokane Valley, LFR Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 467 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: ELG Estate Planning, 281 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 59 ranked after Elevated Estate Planning, P.S. Spokane Valley; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
59 Spokane Valley estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 59 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Spokane Valley 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 | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevated Estate Planning, P.S. Spokane Valley | 69 | 4.9★ (467) | Spokane Valley | Top score |
| 2 | Palm & Froese Law | 67 | 5.0★ (168) | Spokane Valley | — |
| 3 | Tate Law Offices, PLLC | 66 | 5.0★ (113) | Spokane Valley | — |
| 4 | ELG Estate Planning | 66 | 4.9★ (281) | Spokane, 9 mi away | Most reviews |
| 5 | Elevated Estate Planning, P.S. Spokane | 64 | 4.9★ (132) | Spokane, 9 mi away | — |
| 6 | Pinnacle Estate Planning | 63 | 5.0★ (219) | Coeur d'Alene, 21 mi away | — |
| 7 | Rathdrum & Post Falls Estate Planning | 62 | 5.0★ (127) | Post Falls, 19 mi away | — |
| 8 | Kootenai Law Group, PLLC | 62 | 4.9★ (216) | Coeur d'Alene, 20 mi away | — |
| 9 | Spokane Wills, Trusts, and Probate | 62 | 5.0★ (41) | Spokane, 8 mi away | — |
| 10 | Moses Estate Planning, PLLC | 62 | 5.0★ (163) | Coeur d'Alene, 21 mi away | — |
All 59 estate planning and probate lawyers in Spokane Valley, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Spokane Valley
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane Valley
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane, 9 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane, 9 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Coeur d'Alene, 21 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Post Falls, 19 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Coeur d'Alene, 20 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane, 8 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Coeur d'Alene, 21 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#11 eLegacy
Based in Hayden, 22 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane, 9 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane, 8 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane, 9 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Post Falls, 16 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane Valley
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based in Spokane, 8 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane, 9 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#19 Keene Law
Based in Spokane, 10 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane, 9 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Hayden, 22 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Spokane, 9 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Coeur d'Alene, 21 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#24 Monroe & Eyman
Based in Coeur d'Alene, 21 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
#25 Legacy Law Group
Based in Spokane Valley
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews.
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 59 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 509208 Law Group | 56 | 3.7★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Law Offices of Linda Roberts-Ross | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Lowe Law Group | 55 | 5.0★ (76) | 6 mi |
| 29 | Dellino Family Law Group | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | 9 mi |
| 30 | Spokane Business Attorneys | 55 | 5.0★ (80) | 6 mi |
| 31 | Robinson Law, PLLC | 55 | 4.8★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 32 | J. Kelso Lindsay - Advocacy Law Center PLLC | 54 | 4.7★ (117) | 21 mi |
| 33 | Post Falls Law | 54 | 4.8★ (242) | 15 mi |
| 34 | WHC Attorneys | 54 | 4.5★ (52) | In Spokane Valley |
| 35 | Cooney Law Offices, P.S. | 53 | 4.5★ (130) | 8 mi |
| 36 | Gobel Law Office | 53 | 4.9★ (63) | 8 mi |
| 37 | Gravis Law, PLLC | 52 | 4.4★ (132) | 9 mi |
| 38 | Northwest Legal Resolution Center | 51 | 4.0★ (3) | In Spokane Valley |
| 39 | Eymann Allison Hunter Jones | 51 | 4.7★ (10) | 10 mi |
| 40 | Pacific Northwest Family Law | 50 | 3.9★ (96) | 9 mi |
| 41 | Allen Fischer PLLC | 50 | 4.0★ (71) | 9 mi |
| 42 | Green Law Office PLLC | 50 | 4.3★ (24) | 9 mi |
| 43 | Evergreen Estate & Elder Law | 49 | 4.2★ (14) | 23 mi |
| 44 | Trunkenbolz | Rohr PLLC | 49 | 2.8★ (16) | In Spokane Valley |
| 45 | Fennemore | 49 | 4.2★ (10) | 9 mi |
| 46 | James, Vernon & Weeks, P.A | 48 | 4.2★ (105) | 21 mi |
| 47 | Attorneys Northwest, Inc. | 48 | 4.0★ (26) | 20 mi |
| 48 | Phillabaum Ledlin Matthews & Sheldon, PLLC | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 49 | The Levy Law Firm, PLLC | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 50 | ALLIUM LAW PLLC | 48 | 4.1★ (9) | 9 mi |
Also serving Spokane Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albrecht Law | 4.8★ (58) | In Spokane Valley |
| Clark Law, P.L.L.C | 5.0★ (244) | In Spokane Valley |
| Craig Swapp & Associates | 4.8★ (1,154) | In Spokane Valley |
| Decker Gregory L | 4.2★ (5) | In Spokane Valley |
| Decker Law Offices | 5.0★ (1) | In Spokane Valley |
| Elliott Law Group, PLLC | 4.9★ (319) | In Spokane Valley |
| Empower Family Law Legal Technician (LLLT) | 4.9★ (39) | In Spokane Valley |
| Ford & Mortensen | 4.1★ (33) | In Spokane Valley |
| Inland Northwest Estate Planning and Elder Law | 5.0★ (2) | In Spokane Valley |
| Jacobs and Jacobs Personal Injury Law Group - Spokane | 4.9★ (22) | In Spokane Valley |
| Law Office of Shannon Deonier | 3.7★ (37) | In Spokane Valley |
| Newman Law, PLLC - Liberty Lake | 5.0★ (20) | In Spokane Valley |
| Northwest Corporate Counsel | 5.0★ (4) | In Spokane Valley |
| Penar Law | 4.1★ (97) | In Spokane Valley |
| Quiroga Law Office, PLLC | 4.9★ (206) | In Spokane Valley |
| Sheppard Law Office PC | 5.0★ (11) | In Spokane Valley |
| Sheppard Rebecca | 4.7★ (6) | In Spokane Valley |
| Waldo, Schweda & Montgomery, P.S. | 4.5★ (2) | In Spokane Valley |
| We Care Legal, PLLC | 5.0★ (14) | In Spokane Valley |
| Whalley Law | 4.8★ (86) | In Spokane Valley |
How we ranked Spokane Valley estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 59 Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Spokane Valley?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Spokane Valley, WA is Elevated Estate Planning, P.S. Spokane Valley with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 467 Google reviews. Palm & Froese Law (#2) and Tate Law Offices, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 59 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Spokane Valley?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 59 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Spokane Valley, WA. 8 of them are based in Spokane Valley; 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 Spokane Valley are open 24/7?
1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Spokane Valley posts 24/7 hours. Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Spokane Valley work on weekends?
2 of 59 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Spokane Valley estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 59 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Spokane Valley is 4.7★, with a median of 26 reviews. Elevated Estate Planning, P.S. Spokane Valley has the most, 467 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Spokane Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley, WA 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 Spokane Valley, WA 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 Spokane Valley?
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 Spokane Valley
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 59 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Spokane Valley.
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