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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Springfield, TN: 2026 rankings

43 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 Springfield: Crow Estate Planning & Probate, LFR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 43.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, 950 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #6.

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

43 Springfield estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 43 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Springfield 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 Springfield at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Crow Estate Planning & Probate614.9★ (25)Springfield—Top score
2Fox Law604.9★ (168)Hendersonville, 21 mi away——
3Richert & Dilliha PLLC594.2★ (14)Springfield——
4The Life and Legacy Law Center PLLC585.0★ (62)Hendersonville, 21 mi away——
5Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys585.0★ (63)Nashville, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers584.7★ (950)Nashville, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
7Zale Dowlen574.8★ (26)Goodlettsville, 16 mi away——
8Silva Law, LLC564.8★ (41)Nashville, 24 mi away——
9Mason & Associates Law Firm554.6★ (37)Gallatin, 24 mi away——
10Fleming-Wilmoth Law Firm554.8★ (116)Springfield——

All 43 estate planning and probate lawyers in Springfield, 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.

  2. #2 Fox Law

    Based in Hendersonville, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Whitehall Bldg, 103 Hazel Path Ct #6, Hendersonville, TN 37075
    View profile for Fox Law(615) 264-5695

  3. #3 Richert & Dilliha PLLC

    Based in Springfield

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    516 S Main St, Springfield, TN 37172
    View profile for Richert & Dilliha PLLC(615) 384-8774

  7. #7 Zale Dowlen

    Based in Goodlettsville, 16 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Smith & Sellers Building, 112 N Main St suite n, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
    View profile for Zale Dowlen(615) 497-0763

  8. #8 Silva Law, LLC

    Based in Nashville, 24 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 Woodland St #104, Nashville, TN 37206
    View profile for Silva Law, LLC(615) 258-5541

  11. #11 Lancaster Law P.C.

    Based in Nashville, 23 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1316 Adams St Ste 220 Office 296, Nashville, TN 37208
    View profile for Lancaster Law P.C.(615) 649-4660

  14. #14 Batson Nolan PLC

    Based in Springfield

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    105 5th Ave W #201, Springfield, TN 37172
    View profile for Batson Nolan PLC(615) 656-7021

  17. #17 Zanger Law Firm

    Based in White House, 13 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    135 Clif Garrett Dr, White House, TN 37188
    View profile for Zanger Law Firm(629) 276-7222

  20. #20 Batson Nolan PLC

    Based in Clarksville, 21 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2678 Townsend Wy, Clarksville, TN 37043
    View profile for Batson Nolan PLC(931) 650-5484

  21. #21 Garner Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Hendersonville, 21 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    145 Maple Row Blvd, Hendersonville, TN 37075
    View profile for Garner Law Firm, PLLC(615) 452-4423

  22. #22 Freeman & Bracey, PLC

    Based in Goodlettsville, 17 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    885 Conference Dr Ste 500, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
    View profile for Freeman & Bracey, PLC(615) 859-1328

  24. #24 Cobb Law Group, LP

    Based in Hendersonville, 21 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    131 Walton Ferry Rd Unit 11, Hendersonville, TN 37075
    View profile for Cobb Law Group, LP(855) 500-1334

  25. #25 Ellis Johnny

    Based in Mount Juliet, 24 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3844 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory, TN 37138
    View profile for Ellis Johnny(615) 847-2000

All 43 estate planning and probate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

estate planning and probate lawyers in Springfield, ranks 26 to 43
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hain Gary A464.0★ (4)21 mi
27Click Law Office463.7★ (18)12 mi
28Hendrickson Law454.7★ (31)25 mi
29W. Stover Law, PLC444.1★ (32)25 mi
30PHILLIPS RALSTON444.4★ (13)24 mi
31Kevin T. Williams Attorney at Law445.0★ (7)21 mi
32Mance Law Office443.5★ (8)25 mi
33Watkins & McNeilly, PLLC435.0★ (7)25 mi
34Blood Law, PLLC433.9★ (11)23 mi
35Tune, Entrekin & White, P.C.434.6★ (8)24 mi
36Forgety Law Firm433.5★ (16)25 mi
37Brenda Miller Stiles, Attorney at Law432.9★ (9)21 mi
38Martin A. Kooperman, Attorney at Law424.2★ (6)24 mi
39Kathy A. Leslie423.0★ (4)21 mi
40Law Office Of Sheryl Guinn423.2★ (13)25 mi
41Turner Law Offices, P.C.423.2★ (135)25 mi
42Hall Booth Smith, P.C.425.0★ (3)25 mi
43Joe Dalton Attorney413.7★ (3)24 mi

Also serving Springfield

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 Springfield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bailiff Law & Mediation Center4.3★ (11)In Springfield
Brandi L. Jones, Attorney at Law3.0★ (10)In Springfield
Buffaloe & Vallejo, PLC1.5★ (33)In Springfield
Epstein Law Firm Nashville24 mi
Fleming Law Firm: Wilmoth Steven R5.0★ (5)In Springfield
Heather E. Haggard Tackett, Attorney at Law3.1★ (9)In Springfield
Jennifer L. E. Williams - Attorney at Law & Mediator4.9★ (74)In Springfield
Jola Moore Law Office25 mi
Jonathan A. Garner (Walker & Garner)4.3★ (46)In Springfield
Law Office of Jeff K. WalkerIn Springfield
Law Office of M. Ben Moore II5.0★ (2)25 mi
Law Office Of William F Kroeger4.5★ (19)In Springfield
Liberty Law Firm, PLLC3.0★ (1)19 mi
Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLCIn Springfield
Tara Carter, Attorney at Law4.0★ (4)In Springfield
The Holt Law Firm PLLC Divorce Lawyers4.8★ (22)In Springfield
The Law Office of Joe R. “Jay” Johnson, II4.7★ (107)In Springfield
The Law Office of Mary C. LaGrone3.5★ (2)25 mi
The National Institute for Estate Planning Solutions22 mi
Turner Law Offices23 mi

How we ranked Springfield estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 43 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Springfield, TN is Crow Estate Planning & Probate with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews. Fox Law (#2) and Richert & Dilliha PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 43 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 43 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Springfield, TN. 6 of them are based in Springfield; 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 Springfield are open 24/7?

3 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Springfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys (#5), Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers (#6) and Aubrey Givens & Associates, PLLC (#16). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Springfield work on weekends?

3 of 43 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys (#5) and Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 43 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Springfield is 4.6★, with a median of 31 reviews. Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers has the most, 950 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Springfield count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Springfield 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 Springfield, TN 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 Springfield, TN 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 Springfield?

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 Springfield

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 43 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Springfield.

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