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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Winchester, KY: 2026 rankings

44 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 Winchester: Elder Law Lawyers, LFR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC - Lexington Office, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 44.

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    Most-reviewed: Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC - Lexington Office, 451 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #4.

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

44 Winchester estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 44 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Estate planning and probate lawyers in Lexington-Fayette ranking. See Estate planning and probate lawyers in Lexington-Fayette

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Winchester 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 Winchester at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Elder Law Lawyers644.9★ (166)Lexington, 13 mi away—Top score
2Elder Law Guidance The Elder Law Practice of Scott E Collins624.9★ (139)Richmond, 18 mi away——
3Brackney Law Office, PLLC615.0★ (88)Lexington, 20 mi away——
4Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC - Lexington Office604.9★ (451)Lexington, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
5The Law Offices of Walter C. Cox, Jr. & Associates, LLC.604.7★ (50)Lexington, 13 mi away——
6Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers594.7★ (303)Lexington, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers592.7★ (3)Lexington, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Watson Law Firm PLLC555.0★ (3)Lexington-Fayette, 16 mi away——
9Fenwick Law545.0★ (3)Lexington, 18 mi away——
10Bunch and Brock, Attorneys at Law544.9★ (277)Lexington, 18 mi away——

All 44 estate planning and probate lawyers in Winchester, 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 Winchester

    #1 Elder Law Lawyers

    Based in Lexington, 13 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2443 Sir Barton Way #325, Lexington, KY 40509
    View profile for Elder Law Lawyers(859) 543-0061

  3. #3 Brackney Law Office, PLLC

    Based in Lexington, 20 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2402 Greatstone Point, Lexington, KY 40504
    View profile for Brackney Law Office, PLLC(859) 559-4648

  8. #8 Watson Law Firm PLLC

    Based in Lexington-Fayette, 16 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    525 High St #325, Paris, KY 40361
    View profile for Watson Law Firm PLLC(859) 987-6525

  9. #9 Fenwick Law

    Based in Lexington, 18 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 E Main St #1402, Lexington, KY 40507
    View profile for Fenwick Law(859) 221-9715

  11. #11 Hargrove Firm LLP

    Based in Lexington, 17 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    444 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
    View profile for Hargrove Firm LLP(859) 231-3700

  12. #12 Elder Law Advisors

    Based in Lexington, 19 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    856 Porter Pl, Lexington, KY 40508
    View profile for Elder Law Advisors(859) 494-7301

  15. #15 Dixon & Juett

    Based in Winchester

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    830 Bypass Rd, Winchester, KY 40391
    View profile for Dixon & Juett(859) 744-4911

  16. #16 Stange Law Firm, PC

    Based in Lexington, 19 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    424 Lewis Hargett Cir Ste 231, Lexington, KY 40503
    View profile for Stange Law Firm, PC(866) 940-2257

  17. #17 Luxon & Himes, PLLC

    Based in Richmond, 18 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    450 Big Hill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
    View profile for Luxon & Himes, PLLC(859) 623-9529

  19. #19 Fugitt Law Office

    Based in Winchester

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 S Main St Suite 201, Winchester, KY 40391
    View profile for Fugitt Law Office(859) 744-5000

  20. #20 Osborne Family Law

    Based in Lexington, 18 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 E Main St Unit 330, Lexington, KY 40507
    View profile for Osborne Family Law(859) 551-4000

  21. #21 Clark & Cornett Law

    Based in Lexington, 20 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    861 Corporate Dr Suite 250, Lexington, KY 40503
    View profile for Clark & Cornett Law(859) 219-1280

  25. #25 Tom Bunch

    Based in Lexington, 18 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    126 W Maxwell St #200, Lexington, KY 40508
    View profile for Tom Bunch(859) 254-5522

How we ranked Winchester estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 44 Winchester 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 Winchester 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 Winchester: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Winchester, KY is Elder Law Lawyers with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews. Elder Law Guidance The Elder Law Practice of Scott E Collins (#2) and Brackney Law Office, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 44 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 44 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Winchester, KY. 3 of them are based in Winchester; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

4 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Winchester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC - Lexington Office (#4), Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers (#6) and Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

4 of 44 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC - Lexington Office (#4), Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers (#6) and Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 44 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Winchester is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC - Lexington Office has the most, 451 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 Winchester count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Winchester 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 Winchester, KY 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 Winchester, KY 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 Winchester?

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 Winchester

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 44 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Winchester.

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