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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Welland, ON: 2026 rankings

57 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 Welland: Morgan Legal Group PC | Estate Planning Lawyer Buffalo, LFR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 57.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law, 528 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #2.

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

57 Welland estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 57 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Welland 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 Welland at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Morgan Legal Group PC | Estate Planning Lawyer Buffalo614.8★ (20)Buffalo, 32 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law584.6★ (528)Amherst, 35 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Law Office of Daniel Webster574.4★ (46)Kenmore, 31 km away——
4DePrima Law564.7★ (41)Amherst, 37 km away——
5LAW OFFICE OF DAVID MICHAEL HEIM544.2★ (17)North Tonawanda, 32 km away——
6VanDette Law PLLC545.0★ (39)Buffalo, 32 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Rosenblum Law534.9★ (138)Buffalo, 33 km awaySun · Evenings—
8Makowski Law Office534.3★ (6)Fort Erie, 31 km away——
9Flett Beccario534.3★ (91)Welland——
10Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law514.6★ (31)Buffalo, 37 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 57 estate planning and probate lawyers in Welland, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Welland

    Based in Buffalo, 32 km away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    50 Fountain Plz #1400, Buffalo, NY 14202
  2. Based in Kenmore, 31 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    41 Delaware Rd, Kenmore, NY 14217
  3. Based in Amherst, 37 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2810 Sweet Home Rd #1, Amherst, NY 14228
  4. Based in North Tonawanda, 32 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3060 Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
  5. Based in Buffalo, 32 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    187 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14201
  6. Based in Buffalo, 33 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    505 Ellicott St Ste A240, Buffalo, NY 14203
  7. Based in Fort Erie, 31 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  8. Based in Welland

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    190 Division St, Welland, ON L3B 4A2
  9. Based in Niagara Falls, 20 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3521 Portage Rd Unit 3, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 2K5
  10. Based in Niagara Falls, 17 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6057 Drummond Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 4M1
  11. Based in North Tonawanda, 31 km away

    51/100LFR Score

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

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    168 Robinson St, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
  12. Based in St. Catharines, 20 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    43 Church St #304, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7E1
  13. Based in St. Catharines, 20 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    8 Clark St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5G2
  14. Based in St. Catharines, 19 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 Race St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M1
  15. Based in Thorold, 7 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 RR 20, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E4
  16. Based in Buffalo, 32 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    350 Main St #2405, Buffalo, NY 14202
  17. Based in Buffalo, 33 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Seneca St 29th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14203
  18. Based in Welland

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    80 King St, Welland, ON L3B 3J2
  19. Based in Buffalo, 36 km away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4033 Maple Rd Ste 100, Buffalo, NY 14226

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

estate planning and probate lawyers in Welland, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Tiveron Law PLLC484.2★ (199)38 km
27V's Bookkeeping & Taxes483.8★ (10)In Welland
28Donohue Terence J484.8★ (18)20 km
29Raimondo & Sundquist LLP - Divorce & Estates Lawyers485.0★ (3)33 km
30Duggan & Pawlowski LLP484.8★ (35)31 km
31Cole Sorrentino Hurley Hewner & Gambino PC - Buffalo Lawyers474.3★ (60)32 km
32Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP474.2★ (74)32 km
33Pusatier, Abbott, Sugarman & Martin, LLP474.6★ (33)30 km
34Stewart LPC475.0★ (20)28 km
35Chown Cairns474.2★ (19)19 km
36Stewart House Teichgraf LLP474.2★ (19)19 km
37Robert M. Ratajczak, Jr., P.C.474.1★ (9)24 km
38Krowchuk Paul N474.0★ (17)18 km
39Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP473.7★ (27)19 km
40The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP474.3★ (40)32 km
41Law Offices of Richard S. Binko464.5★ (42)40 km
42Frank S Ieraci, Attorney at Law464.2★ (14)35 km
43Edwin A Sauer463.6★ (19)20 km
44Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC - Buffalo Lawyers464.1★ (32)33 km
45Joseph L. Leone, Jr. - Attorney At Law463.7★ (15)20 km
46Kathleen Gaines Attorney At Law464.1★ (21)29 km
47Brick Brick & Elmer454.5★ (15)31 km
48Wilson Spurr LLP454.3★ (6)21 km
49Law Office of Randy H. Gugino454.1★ (31)38 km
50Tiveron Law PLLC453.7★ (18)32 km

Also serving Welland

20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 40 km 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 Welland
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adams Alyssa MIn Welland
BAPC Law5.0★ (37)In Welland
Blackadder Marion Wood LLPIn Welland
Fazari Angelo P4.2★ (21)In Welland
George E. Riedel, Jr.5.0★ (1)32 km
Khatri Law Office Professional Corporation5.0★ (23)In Welland
Kormos & Evans4.1★ (33)In Welland
Law Office of Vincent Bellantino4.4★ (22)In Welland
Leon Fazari4.0★ (5)In Welland
McCartney Bernadette20 km
MH LawIn Welland
Michael Schiavone5.0★ (1)32 km
Niagara LawyersIn Welland
Peddle Clark4.2★ (32)In Welland
Pope Law Firm, PLLC3.0★ (2)32 km
Pope Law Firm, PLLC20 km
R Bruce Smith4.4★ (5)In Welland
Ramos & Ramos5.0★ (2)20 km
Richard S. Halinda3.7★ (3)In Welland
Tisdale & Coykendall4.5★ (2)20 km

How we ranked Welland estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 57 Welland 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 Welland 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 Welland: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Welland, ON is Morgan Legal Group PC | Estate Planning Lawyer Buffalo with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#2) and Law Office of Daniel Webster (#3) follow. We ranked 57 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 57 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Welland, ON. 6 of them are based in Welland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

7 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Welland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Morgan Legal Group PC | Estate Planning Lawyer Buffalo (#1), Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#2) and VanDette 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 Welland work on weekends?

9 of 57 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Morgan Legal Group PC | Estate Planning Lawyer Buffalo (#1), Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law (#2) and VanDette Law PLLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 57 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Welland is 4.3★, with a median of 19 reviews. Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law has the most, 528 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Welland count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Welland city centre, 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 Welland, ON charge?

Wills and powers of attorney are often a flat fee; estate administration is billed hourly or as a percentage the court may review. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

Provincial law decides who inherits, usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints an administrator. A will lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Welland, ON 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 Welland?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Welland

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 57 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Welland.