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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Waco, TX: 2026 rankings

22 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 Waco: Rainey & Rainey Attorneys At Law PLLC, LFR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 144 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Lannen Law, PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 22.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C. | Personal Injury Lawyers, 479 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #4.

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

22 Waco estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 22 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Waco 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 Waco at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Rainey & Rainey Attorneys At Law PLLC664.8★ (144)Waco—Top score
2Burgett Law Firm, PLLC635.0★ (27)Waco——
3Law Office of Harvey L. Cox624.6★ (36)Waco——
4The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C. | Personal Injury Lawyers594.8★ (479)Waco—Most reviews
5Dooley Noted Law - A Texas Probate and Estate Firm594.3★ (6)Waco——
6Lannen Law, PLLC594.6★ (45)WacoOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
7Tommy P Herring Attorney at Law595.0★ (4)Waco——
8Milam & Fanning, PLLC594.9★ (276)Waco——
9Van Duivendyk Capital Management584.5★ (4)Waco——
10Dunnam & Dunnam554.3★ (195)Waco——

All 22 estate planning and probate lawyers in Waco, 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 Burgett Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Waco

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    510 Austin Ave Ste 25337, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Burgett Law Firm, PLLC(254) 218-6288

  6. #6 Lannen Law, PLLC

    Based in Waco

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1925 N 25th St, Waco, TX 76707
    View profile for Lannen Law, PLLC(254) 457-5100

  13. #13 James Rainey

    Based in Waco

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3809 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76710
    View profile for James Rainey(254) 752-8644

  15. #15 Keathley Law Office

    Based in Waco

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1616 Austin Ave #A, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Keathley Law Office(254) 754-0400

  19. #19 John Malone PLLC

    Based in Waco

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5400 Bosque Blvd #308, Waco, TX 76710
    View profile for John Malone PLLC(254) 772-3722

  20. #20 Gary Cunha, P.C.

    Based in Waco

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 N 6th St, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Gary Cunha, P.C.(254) 752-4279

Also serving Waco

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 Waco
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abogados Vasquez Law Firm4.9★ (73)In Waco
Bruce Perryman Law Offices4.8★ (54)In Waco
Callahan & King, PLLC4.4★ (127)In Waco
Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers4.8★ (420)In Waco
David W Fanning4.7★ (50)In Waco
Davis & Associates, Attorneys At Law3.9★ (60)In Waco
Dunham & Jones4.9★ (86)In Waco
Erin Baker Shank, PC4.8★ (43)In Waco
Law Office of Cody Cleveland4.9★ (151)In Waco
Law Office of Evan Simpson, PLLC4.8★ (39)In Waco
Law Office Of J.R. Vicha4.9★ (112)In Waco
Law Office of Walter Reaves, PC4.6★ (73)In Waco
Luce Law Firm4.9★ (84)In Waco
Perdomo & Associates Immigration Law4.9★ (140)In Waco
Ryan Law4.2★ (49)In Waco
Second Chance Lawyer - Merryl Jones4.5★ (63)In Waco
The Carlson Law Firm | Injury Lawyers4.8★ (242)In Waco
The Greening Law Group5.0★ (41)In Waco
The Helton Goins Law Firm4.4★ (68)In Waco
Thompson Law5.0★ (221)In Waco

How we ranked Waco estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 22 Waco 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 Waco 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 Waco: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Waco, TX is Rainey & Rainey Attorneys At Law PLLC with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 144 Google reviews. Burgett Law Firm, PLLC (#2) and Law Office of Harvey L. Cox (#3) follow. We ranked 22 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Waco, TX. 22 of them are based in Waco; 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 Waco are open 24/7?

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Waco posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Lannen Law, PLLC (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

1 of 22 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Lannen Law, PLLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 22 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Waco is 4.6★, with a median of 16 reviews. The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C. | Personal Injury Lawyers has the most, 479 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Waco count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waco 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 Waco, TX 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 Waco, TX 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 Waco?

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 Waco

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Waco.

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