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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Wells Beach Station, ME: 2026 rankings

20 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 Wells Beach Station: Treehouse Legal Maine, LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Most-reviewed: Brennan and Rogers, PLLC, 93 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #2.

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

20 Wells Beach Station estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 20 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Wells Beach Station 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 Wells Beach Station at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Treehouse Legal Maine715.0★ (54)Biddeford, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Brennan and Rogers, PLLC685.0★ (93)Biddeford, 5 mi away—Most reviews
3Brennan and Rogers, PLLC634.9★ (43)York Beach, 13 mi away——
4Smyth & Associates, P.A.605.0★ (5)Sanford, 13 mi away——
5Robinson Boesch Sennott & Masse594.8★ (6)Portsmouth, 20 mi away——
6The Maine Divorce Group584.4★ (27)Wells Beach StationSat · Sun—
7Cocheco Elder Law Associates584.1★ (13)Dover, 17 mi away——
8The Law Office of Jessie L. Krall575.0★ (5)Sanford, 12 mi away——
9Maine Center for Elder Law, a practice of Perkins Thompson, P.A.574.8★ (12)Wells Beach Station——
10Kathryn Bedell, Attorney at Law565.0★ (55)York Beach, 10 mi away——

All 20 estate planning and probate lawyers in Wells Beach Station, 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 Wells Beach Station

    Based in Biddeford, 6 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    149 Port Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
    View profile for Treehouse Legal Maine

  2. #2 Brennan and Rogers, PLLC

    Based in Biddeford, 5 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2 Storer St Suite 403A, Kennebunk, ME 04043
    View profile for Brennan and Rogers, PLLC(207) 361-4680

  3. #3 Brennan and Rogers, PLLC

    Based in York Beach, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    279 York St, York, ME 03909
    View profile for Brennan and Rogers, PLLC(207) 361-4680

  4. #4 Smyth & Associates, P.A.

    Based in Sanford, 13 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    200 Waterboro Rd, Alfred, ME 04002
    View profile for Smyth & Associates, P.A.(207) 967-0399

  6. #6 The Maine Divorce Group

    Based in Wells Beach Station

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    119 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
    View profile for The Maine Divorce Group(207) 417-6159

  7. #7 Cocheco Elder Law Associates

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    45 Silver St, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Cocheco Elder Law Associates(603) 749-1300

  9. #9 Maine Center for Elder Law, a practice of Perkins Thompson, P.A.

    Based in Wells Beach Station

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    68 Main St 2nd Floor, Kennebunk, ME 04043
    View profile for Maine Center for Elder Law, a practice of Perkins Thompson, P.A.(207) 467-3301

  11. #11 Litalien Law, PLLC

    Based in Biddeford, 12 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    413 Alfred St, Biddeford, ME 04005
    View profile for Litalien Law, PLLC(207) 518-8181

  12. #12 Beaupre Law, PLLC

    Based in Dover, 17 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 First St #114, Dover, NH 03820
    View profile for Beaupre Law, PLLC(603) 319-1414

  14. #14 James McDaniel, Attorney At Law

    Based in Somersworth, 16 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    472 High St Ste 301, Somersworth, NH 03878
    View profile for James McDaniel, Attorney At Law(603) 333-9999

  15. #15 Hull Law Office

    Based in Biddeford, 12 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    409 Alfred St #2, Biddeford, ME 04005
    View profile for Hull Law Office(207) 282-7100

  16. #16 LaPorte Law Group, PLLC

    Based in Portsmouth, 19 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 State Street Ste 4, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    View profile for LaPorte Law Group, PLLC(603) 804-0714

  19. #19 Kalil & La Count

    Based in Portsmouth, 23 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    681 Wallis Rd, Rye, NH 03870
    View profile for Kalil & La Count(603) 964-1414

  20. #20 Attorney Joyce Leary Clark

    Based in Saco, 14 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37 Beach St, Saco, ME 04072
    View profile for Attorney Joyce Leary Clark(207) 282-5966

Also serving Wells Beach Station

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 Wells Beach Station
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ann E Hastings Law OfficeIn Wells Beach Station
Desmond, Rand & Guerard, P.A.3.4★ (8)In Wells Beach Station
Dirigo Law LLC3.0★ (2)In Wells Beach Station
Hansen Law Offices, PLLC5.0★ (17)In Wells Beach Station
Hodsdon & Ayer3.8★ (4)In Wells Beach Station
Hodsdon & Clifford LLC: Hodson Stephen YIn Wells Beach Station
Holmes Legal Group, LLC - Holmes, Courtois, Sawyer3.9★ (42)In Wells Beach Station
Jens-Peter W. Bergen Attorney4.3★ (16)In Wells Beach Station
Jensen Baird Gardner & Henry5.0★ (1)In Wells Beach Station
Joseph G Carleton Jr Law Office: Carleton Jr Joseph GIn Wells Beach Station
KENNEBUNKPORT REMODELING CONTRACTORIn Wells Beach Station
Kimmel & Beach: Moriarty M JaneIn Wells Beach Station
Law Office of Clason & Nickerson, PLLCIn Wells Beach Station
Maine Family Law LLC4.6★ (22)In Wells Beach Station
Maine LawyerIn Wells Beach Station
McGarry Law Offices, P.A.4.2★ (5)In Wells Beach Station
Shepard & Read3.1★ (8)In Wells Beach Station
The Maine Criminal Defense Group4.9★ (108)In Wells Beach Station
White & Quinlan, LLC3.4★ (5)In Wells Beach Station
Zdunczyk Law Office LLC5.0★ (1)In Wells Beach Station

How we ranked Wells Beach Station estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 20 Wells Beach Station 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 Wells Beach Station 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 Wells Beach Station: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Wells Beach Station?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Wells Beach Station, ME is Treehouse Legal Maine with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brennan and Rogers, PLLC (#2) and Brennan and Rogers, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 20 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Wells Beach Station?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 20 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Wells Beach Station, ME. 2 of them are based in Wells Beach Station; 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 Wells Beach Station are open 24/7?

1 ranked estate planning lawyer in Wells Beach Station posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Treehouse Legal Maine (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Wells Beach Station work on weekends?

2 of 20 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Treehouse Legal Maine (#1) and The Maine Divorce Group (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Wells Beach Station estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Wells Beach Station is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Brennan and Rogers, PLLC has the most, 93 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 Wells Beach Station count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wells Beach Station 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 Wells Beach Station, ME 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 Wells Beach Station, ME 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 Wells Beach Station?

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 Wells Beach Station

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 20 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Wells Beach Station.

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