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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Waynesboro, PA: 2026 rankings

21 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 Waynesboro: Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews.

  2. 11

    Open 24 hours (per Google): David W. Rahauser Attorney At Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 21.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Mooney Law, 107 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 21 ranked after Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate; ranked #9.

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

21 Waynesboro estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 21 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate634.9★ (125)Frederick, 24 mi away—Top score
2Murphy & Childers, P.C.624.8★ (61)Chambersburg, 13 mi away——
3O'Keefe Legal Services, L.L.C.594.9★ (17)Frederick, 22 mi awaySat—
4Zullinger-Davis-Trinh, P.C.594.7★ (18)Chambersburg, 13 mi away——
5Bonnie A. Winders Attorney At Law585.0★ (9)Hagerstown, 11 mi away——
6The Eleff Law Group555.0★ (6)Frederick, 25 mi awaySun · Evenings—
7Murphy & Childers, P.C.554.8★ (35)Waynesboro——
8Jeffrey Rogyom, Attorney at Law545.0★ (32)Hagerstown, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Mooney Law534.4★ (107)Chambersburg, 13 mi away—Most reviews
10The Law Offices of Andrea Cheeatow524.7★ (32)Hagerstown, 11 mi away——

All 21 estate planning and probate lawyers in Waynesboro, 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 Murphy & Childers, P.C.

    Based in Chambersburg, 13 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    237 E Queen St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
    View profile for Murphy & Childers, P.C.(717) 261-0117

  6. #6 The Eleff Law Group

    Based in Frederick, 25 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat closed · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    8 W 3rd St #100, Frederick, MD 21701
    View profile for The Eleff Law Group(301) 857-1990

  9. #9 Mooney Law

    Based in Chambersburg, 13 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 107 Google reviews.

    • 4.4★ from 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    80 N 2nd St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
    View profile for Mooney Law(717) 632-4656

  15. #15 Nicklas Law Office

    Based in Chambersburg, 13 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    183 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17201
    View profile for Nicklas Law Office

  16. #16 Sharpe & Sharpe LLP

    Based in Chambersburg, 13 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    257 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17201
    View profile for Sharpe & Sharpe LLP(717) 263-8447

  17. #17 DSS Law

    Based in Waynesboro

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10440 Buchanan Trail E, Waynesboro, PA 17268
    View profile for DSS Law(717) 762-1160

  18. #18 Attorney Assistance

    Based in Hagerstown, 5 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21310 Leiters Mill Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742
    View profile for Attorney Assistance(301) 790-1580

  20. #20 d | law

    Based in Frederick, 23 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite 460, Frederick, MD 21702
    View profile for d | law(301) 732-4970

  21. #21 Carroll & Ferguson

    Based in Frederick, 22 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9438 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville, MD 21793
    View profile for Carroll & Ferguson(301) 845-0470

Also serving Waynesboro

19 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 Waynesboro
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Barkdoll3.4★ (5)In Waynesboro
Bonnie A. Winders Attorney At Law1.0★ (2)10 mi
Coover & Associates5.0★ (2)13 mi
Deborah K. Hoff4.1★ (15)In Waynesboro
Franklin County Bar Association4.0★ (1)13 mi
HWK Law Group - Hagerstown11 mi
Johnson Tyrone G5.0★ (2)13 mi
Keller, Keller & Beck, LLC3.0★ (2)In Waynesboro
Kornfield & Benchoff5.0★ (6)In Waynesboro
Kulla Barkdoll Ullman Painter3.9★ (26)In Waynesboro
Law Office of Stacy Pineo Hurt4.0★ (2)13 mi
Maxwell Law Offices5.0★ (1)In Waynesboro
Maxwell Sipe Law Offices LLCIn Waynesboro
Misner Timothy4.2★ (6)In Waynesboro
Mooney LawIn Waynesboro
Mooney Law10 mi
Piatt Law1.9★ (7)In Waynesboro
Sommer & O'Donnell - Attorneys at Law13 mi
Stein James MIn Waynesboro

How we ranked Waynesboro estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 21 Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Waynesboro, PA is Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews. Murphy & Childers, P.C. (#2) and O'Keefe Legal Services, L.L.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 21 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 21 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Waynesboro, PA. 3 of them are based in Waynesboro; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Waynesboro are open 24/7?

2 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Waynesboro post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are David W. Rahauser Attorney At Law (#11) and Albers & Associates (#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 Waynesboro work on weekends?

4 of 21 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are O'Keefe Legal Services, L.L.C. (#3), Jeffrey Rogyom, Attorney at Law (#8) and David W. Rahauser Attorney At Law (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 21 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Waynesboro is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. Estate and Elder Planning by David Wingate has the most, 125 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 Waynesboro count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro, PA 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 Waynesboro, PA 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 Waynesboro?

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 Waynesboro

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 21 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Waynesboro.

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