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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Washington, D.C., DC: 2026 rankings

337 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 Washington, D.C.: Right Size Law PLLC, LFR Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Speedwell Law, PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 337.

  3. 15

    Most-reviewed: PJI Law, PLC, 483 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 337 ranked; ranked #15.

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337 Washington, D.C. estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 337 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Right Size Law PLLC725.0★ (131)Washington, D.C.Open 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Speedwell Law, PLLC724.9★ (284)Alexandria, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Trusts & Estates Law Group: Kerri Castellini704.9★ (59)Washington, D.C.Open 24 hrs (Google)—
4Speedwell Law, PLLC694.9★ (166)Fairfax, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5The Law Office of Stefan T. Farrar695.0★ (34)Washington, D.C.Open 24 hrs (Google)—
6Law Office James Patrick Barrett PA694.9★ (31)Washington, D.C.Open 24 hrs (Google)—
7Mathews Law685.0★ (53)Alexandria, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8DeGioia Law, PLLC685.0★ (103)Fairfax, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Peter D. Antonoplos At Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP674.8★ (198)Washington, D.C.Evenings—
10Kevin C. Martin, Attorney at Law, PLLC675.0★ (121)Washington, D.C.——

All 337 estate planning and probate lawyers in Washington, D.C., 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Washington, D.C.

    #1 Right Size Law PLLC

    Based in Washington, D.C.

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    621 G St SE, Washington, DC 20003
    View profile for Right Size Law PLLC(202) 546-1536

  2. #2 Speedwell Law, PLLC

    Based in Alexandria, 7 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 284 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 284 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2000 Duke Street Underpass Ste 300, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Speedwell Law, PLLC(703) 495-2767

  4. #4 Speedwell Law, PLLC

    Based in Fairfax, 11 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Suite 600, Fairfax, VA 22031
    View profile for Speedwell Law, PLLC(703) 495-2767

  7. #7 Mathews Law

    Based in Alexandria, 6 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    211 N Union St #100, Alexandria, VA 22314
    View profile for Mathews Law(703) 215-2088

  8. #8 DeGioia Law, PLLC

    Based in Fairfax, 14 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9681 Main St STE D, Fairfax, VA 22031
    View profile for DeGioia Law, PLLC(571) 500-7334

  11. #11 The Eleff Law Group

    Based in Bethesda, 7 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    7315 Wisconsin Ave Ste 400 West, Bethesda, MD 20814
    View profile for The Eleff Law Group(301) 857-1990

  13. #13 JM LAW, PLLC

    Based in McLean, 11 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8180 Greensboro Dr #1100, McLean, VA 22102
    View profile for JM LAW, PLLC(703) 596-1436

  15. #15 PJI Law, PLC

    Based in Fairfax, 16 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 483 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 483 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3900 Jermantown Rd 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for PJI Law, PLC(703) 952-5277

  16. #16 MC Bell Law Firm

    Based in Washington, D.C.

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 400, Washington, DC 20004
    View profile for MC Bell Law Firm(240) 230-3632

  17. #17 Mitchell Law D.C.

    Based in Washington, D.C.

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1050 30th St NW, Washington, DC 20007
    View profile for Mitchell Law D.C.(202) 210-1223

  20. #20 Millennium Attorney

    Based in North Bethesda, 12 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    11810 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
    View profile for Millennium Attorney(202) 256-5816

  23. #23 Adams Law Office, LLC

    Based in Bowie, 17 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4201 Mitchellville Rd #500, Bowie, MD 20716
    View profile for Adams Law Office, LLC(301) 760-2000

  24. #24 Yao Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Fairfax, 16 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3900 Jermantown Rd #300, Fairfax, VA 22030
    View profile for Yao Law Firm, P.C.(703) 828-5299

  25. #25 The Eleff Law Group

    Based in Silver Spring, 11 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12305 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
    View profile for The Eleff Law Group(301) 857-1990

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

estate planning and probate lawyers in Washington, D.C., ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Prime Estate Planning635.0★ (24)In Washington, D.C.
27The Tyra Law Firm, LLC635.0★ (98)14 mi
28Legacy Law Group Of Northern Virginia, PLLC625.0★ (123)18 mi
29The Collins Firm, PLLC624.6★ (100)9 mi
30The Hill Law Group625.0★ (33)7 mi
31Heritage Hills Law625.0★ (39)15 mi
32Don Shaw Law, PLLC625.0★ (177)23 mi
33McCarthy & Akers, PLC | Estate Planning Attorneys625.0★ (7)15 mi
34Farr Law Firm624.7★ (126)15 mi
35Kith + Kin Law Firm, PLLC625.0★ (14)In Washington, D.C.
36Powers & Worshtil, P.C.624.8★ (110)16 mi
37Powers & Worshtil, P.C.624.9★ (40)10 mi
38Relational Estate & Elder Law615.0★ (184)25 mi
39Seddiq Law Firm, PLLC615.0★ (40)11 mi
40Mathews Law615.0★ (44)12 mi
41JDKatz, P.C.614.4★ (54)7 mi
42Kahan Law, P.C.614.9★ (99)18 mi
43Downs Law Firm P.C.614.9★ (97)18 mi
44Di Biase Law Firm615.0★ (9)10 mi
45Handler & Levine, LLC614.9★ (24)7 mi
46Hughes & Leighton PLLC615.0★ (19)6 mi
47Jaklitsch Law Group614.9★ (449)16 mi
48The Law Office of Sandhya Tulshyan615.0★ (56)16 mi
49Willow Legal Group615.0★ (103)22 mi
50Robinson Law, PLLC615.0★ (290)15 mi

Also serving Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C.
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel Personal Injury Lawyers - Washington, D.C.4.9★ (233)In Washington, D.C.
Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers - Washington D.C. Accident and Injury Lawyers4.9★ (551)In Washington, D.C.
Donahoe Kearney, PLLC5.0★ (291)In Washington, D.C.
Edison Law Group, PLLC.4.8★ (198)In Washington, D.C.
Ervin Kibria Law5.0★ (662)In Washington, D.C.
Garfield Law Group, PC4.9★ (241)In Washington, D.C.
Haynes Novick Kohn Immigration4.9★ (422)In Washington, D.C.
Keller Postman LLC4.8★ (413)In Washington, D.C.
Law Office K Lawson Wellington4.9★ (348)In Washington, D.C.
Law Offices of Leah V. Durant & Associates4.9★ (225)In Washington, D.C.
Lawfty4.4★ (378)In Washington, D.C.
Migliaccio & Rathod LLP4.9★ (234)In Washington, D.C.
Morgan & Morgan4.8★ (1,485)In Washington, D.C.
National Security Law Firm4.9★ (310)In Washington, D.C.
Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers, LLP4.8★ (889)In Washington, D.C.
Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers, LLP4.9★ (220)In Washington, D.C.
S.L. England, PLLC5.0★ (208)In Washington, D.C.
The Rollins and Chan Law Firm4.9★ (184)In Washington, D.C.
Tully Rinckey PLLC4.8★ (414)In Washington, D.C.
Wingfield, Ginsburg & Lipp, PC4.7★ (198)In Washington, D.C.

How we ranked Washington, D.C. estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 337 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Washington, D.C.?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Washington, D.C., DC is Right Size Law PLLC with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Speedwell Law, PLLC (#2) and Trusts & Estates Law Group: Kerri Castellini (#3) follow. We ranked 337 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Washington, D.C.?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 337 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Washington, D.C., DC. 12 of them are based in Washington, D.C.; 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 Washington, D.C. are open 24/7?

31 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Washington, D.C. post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Right Size Law PLLC (#1), Speedwell Law, PLLC (#2) and Trusts & Estates Law Group: Kerri Castellini (#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 Washington, D.C. work on weekends?

51 of 337 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 39 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Right Size Law PLLC (#1), Speedwell Law, PLLC (#2) and Trusts & Estates Law Group: Kerri Castellini (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Washington, D.C. estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 337 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Washington, D.C. is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. PJI Law, PLC has the most, 483 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Washington, D.C. count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C., DC 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 Washington, D.C., DC 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 Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C.

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 337 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Washington, D.C..
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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