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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Winder, GA: 2026 rankings

91 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 Winder: Arch Legacy Firm, LFR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 331 Google reviews.

  2. 21

    Open 24 hours (per Google): CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #21 of 91.

  3. 39

    Most-reviewed: Hawkins Law, LLC, 446 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #39.

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

91 Winder estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 91 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Winder 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 Winder at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Arch Legacy Firm665.0★ (331)Athens, 14 mi awayTop score
2Peach State Wills & Trusts | The Beck Law Firm, LLC645.0★ (241)Lawrenceville, 16 mi away—
3Sperr Law Offices634.9★ (240)Athens, 19 mi away—
4Hurban Law, LLC635.0★ (221)Lawrenceville, 21 mi away—
5Fields Elder Law & Estate Planning635.0★ (157)Athens, 18 mi away—
6ABC Estate and Legacy Planning625.0★ (100)Lawrenceville, 16 mi away—
7Powell Firm, LLC625.0★ (83)Lawrenceville, 16 mi away—
8Kimbrough Law624.9★ (108)Athens, 17 mi away—
9Elder Law of Georgia, P.C.614.8★ (148)Gainesville, 22 mi away—
10Law Office of M. Drake Corbin, PC603.7★ (12)Winder—

All 91 estate planning and probate lawyers in Winder, 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 Winder

    #1 Arch Legacy Firm

    Based in Athens, 14 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 331 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3651 Mars Hill Rd Bldg 1500, Watkinsville, GA 30677
    View profile for Arch Legacy Firm(706) 810-4792

  3. #3 Sperr Law Offices

    Based in Athens, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    728 Cobb St #1, Athens, GA 30606
    View profile for Sperr Law Offices(706) 608-4941

  4. #4 Hurban Law, LLC

    Based in Lawrenceville, 21 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1755 N Brown Rd Ste 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
    View profile for Hurban Law, LLC(404) 654-0054

  7. #7 Powell Firm, LLC

    Based in Lawrenceville, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Lumpkin St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    View profile for Powell Firm, LLC(770) 962-0100

  8. #8 Kimbrough Law

    Based in Athens, 17 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    190 Hawthorne Park, Athens, GA 30606
    View profile for Kimbrough Law(706) 850-6910

  9. #9 Elder Law of Georgia, P.C.

    Based in Gainesville, 22 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    427 Green St, Gainesville, GA 30501
    View profile for Elder Law of Georgia, P.C.(678) 971-4971

  11. #11 Lanier Legacy Group

    Based in Gainesville, 22 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 Main St SW 4th Floor, Gainesville, GA 30501
    View profile for Lanier Legacy Group(770) 282-4541

  13. #13 Oconee Law Firm

    Based in Athens, 20 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1 N 3rd St, Watkinsville, GA 30677
    View profile for Oconee Law Firm(706) 310-1242

  14. #14 Life Well Lived Law Group

    Based in Lawrenceville, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 Langley Dr a4, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    View profile for Life Well Lived Law Group(678) 272-5785

  16. #16 Jeyaram & Associates

    Based in Duluth, 24 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3675 Crestwood Pkwy NW #400, Duluth, GA 30096
    View profile for Jeyaram & Associates(678) 325-3872

  17. #17 Wilbanks Law Firm

    Based in Jefferson, 21 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1215 S Elm St, Commerce, GA 30529
    View profile for Wilbanks Law Firm(706) 744-1741

  23. #23 Gambini Law LLC

    Based in Lawrenceville, 16 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    279 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    View profile for Gambini Law LLC(678) 926-8358

  25. #25 Nelson Elder Care Law

    Based in Gainesville, 22 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Main St SW Office 113, Gainesville, GA 30501
    View profile for Nelson Elder Care Law(678) 854-8552

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

estate planning and probate lawyers in Winder, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26French Law Group, LLC584.5★ (26)18 mi
27ABG Legal, LLC575.0★ (11)16 mi
28J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C.574.4★ (47)22 mi
29The Kalka Law Group - Personal Injury & Car Accident Attorneys575.0★ (63)16 mi
30Chung & Partners KORUS Law LLC574.7★ (15)16 mi
31The McGarity Group574.8★ (101)18 mi
32Hurban Law, LLC | Suwanee Office565.0★ (10)19 mi
33Bryson Law Firm, P.C.564.6★ (11)20 mi
34Gardner Law Firm564.7★ (113)In Winder
35Andrea P. Gray, LLC Attorney at Law555.0★ (3)14 mi
36Lawler Estate Planning & Mediation554.8★ (125)21 mi
37Emert Law Firm, LLC555.0★ (3)15 mi
38Kelly Holloway: Epps, Holloway, DeLoach & Hoipkemier, LLC552.9★ (14)15 mi
39Hawkins Law, LLC554.9★ (446)20 mi
40Kimbrough Law554.5★ (8)22 mi
41The Roberts Law Firm, P.C.554.3★ (10)23 mi
42The Freedom Law Firm554.4★ (7)20 mi
43The Smith Willis Firm545.0★ (5)21 mi
44Gwinnett Business Consultants, LLC, CPA545.0★ (90)20 mi
45Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP534.9★ (275)24 mi
46Thomas Walters Estate Planning Attorneys524.5★ (23)16 mi
47Hanks, Ballard and Barth, LLC524.8★ (66)14 mi
48Gertsch Family Law, LLC524.8★ (91)15 mi
49Davidson Legal Services of Georgia, LLC514.2★ (22)18 mi
50Andrew Merritt Reilly & Smith514.6★ (80)16 mi

Also serving Winder

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 Winder
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Childres Fiduciary & Probate Counsel5.0★ (2)17 mi
Coker Accident Lawyers5.0★ (73)In Winder
Cynthia James, Attorney At Law, LLC4.2★ (33)In Winder
Healan Law Offices, P.C.4.8★ (50)In Winder
Kaye & Piland, LLP4.4★ (170)In Winder
Kelleman Law Firm P.C.5.0★ (2)18 mi
Law Office of Jim R. David5.0★ (1)In Winder
Law Offices of Samuel E. Earley LLC4.9★ (351)In Winder
Lueder, Larkin & Hunter4.6★ (28)In Winder
Mitchell & Crunk4.6★ (148)In Winder
Paula ONeal Attorney at Law3.9★ (21)In Winder
Prior Law Firm5.0★ (1)16 mi
Smith Hulsey Law: Winder Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Workers’ Comp5.0★ (84)In Winder
Smith Law Firm4.1★ (9)In Winder
Stanton Porter Law4.6★ (27)In Winder
Stell, Smith & Mattison, PC5.0★ (9)In Winder
Strickland & Lindsay4.4★ (47)In Winder
The Kyle W. Sharry Law Firm, LLC4.6★ (117)In Winder
The Thomas & Associates Law Firm, LLC4.6★ (31)In Winder
Wages Nathaniel D4.3★ (26)In Winder

How we ranked Winder estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 91 Winder 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 Winder 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 Winder: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Winder, GA is Arch Legacy Firm with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 331 Google reviews. Peach State Wills & Trusts | The Beck Law Firm, LLC (#2) and Sperr Law Offices (#3) follow. We ranked 91 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 91 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Winder, GA. 2 of them are based in Winder; 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 Winder are open 24/7?

4 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Winder post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm (#21) and The Ebrahimi Law Firm LLC (#24). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

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

6 of 91 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm (#21) and The Ebrahimi Law Firm LLC (#24). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 91 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Winder is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. Hawkins Law, LLC has the most, 446 reviews, and ranks #39. 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 Winder count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Winder 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 Winder, GA 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 Winder, GA 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 Winder?

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 Winder

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 91 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Winder.

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