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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Winter Garden, FL: 2026 rankings

213 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 Winter Garden: Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys, LFR Score 71/100; 4.9★ from 857 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 213.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Olsen Law Group PA, 519 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 213 ranked after Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys; ranked #6.

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213 Winter Garden estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 213 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys714.9★ (857)Winter Park, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys664.9★ (71)Altamonte Springs, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Marissa S. Petillo, Attorney at Law665.0★ (20)Horizon West, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Sawyer & Sawyer Professional Association665.0★ (256)Orlando, 7 mi away——
5Veliz Katz Law654.7★ (66)Maitland, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Olsen Law Group PA654.9★ (519)Orlando, 12 mi away—Most reviews
7Gierach and Gierach, P.A.655.0★ (31)Winter Park, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8The Probate Pro655.0★ (60)Lake Mary, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Law Offices of Ginger R. Lore, P.A.645.0★ (62)Winter Garden——
10The Florida Estate Firm - Millenia Orlando Estate Planning Attorney645.0★ (16)Orlando, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 213 estate planning and probate lawyers in Winter Garden, 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 Winter Garden

    #1 Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys

    Based in Winter Park, 14 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 857 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 857 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1030 W Canton Ave Ste 102, Winter Park, FL 32789
    View profile for Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys(407) 972-0983

  5. #5 Veliz Katz Law

    Based in Maitland, 13 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    630 Wymore Rd Ste 330, Maitland, FL 32751
    View profile for Veliz Katz Law(407) 809-8004

  6. #6 Olsen Law Group PA

    Based in Orlando, 12 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 519 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 519 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2518 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
    View profile for Olsen Law Group PA(407) 423-5561

  8. #8 The Probate Pro

    Based in Lake Mary, 20 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3300 W Lake Mary Blvd Ste 310, Lake Mary, FL 32746
    View profile for The Probate Pro(833) 776-2283

  11. #11 Kirson & Fuller PLLC

    Based in Orlando, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1407 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32801
    View profile for Kirson & Fuller PLLC(407) 422-3017

  12. #12 Pathway Law, P.A.

    Based in Four Corners, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9100 Conroy Windermere Rd Suite 200, Windermere, FL 34786
    View profile for Pathway Law, P.A.(407) 792-6011

  14. #14 C.J. Hilliard Law, P.A.

    Based in Winter Garden

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    102 E Maple St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
    View profile for C.J. Hilliard Law, P.A.(407) 255-7607

  15. #15 The Adams Law Firm, PA

    Based in Winter Park, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2281 Lee Rd #102, Winter Park, FL 32789
    View profile for The Adams Law Firm, PA(407) 270-3724

  16. #16 Paula Montoya Law

    Based in Orlando, 10 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7345 W Sand Lake Rd Ste 318, Orlando, FL 32819
    View profile for Paula Montoya Law(407) 906-9126

  17. #17 Mazenko Law Firm

    Based in Mount Dora, 17 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1502 N Donnelly St #106, Mt Dora, FL 32757
    View profile for Mazenko Law Firm(352) 565-7737

  19. #19 Cuzmar Law, PLLC

    Based in Maitland, 12 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2700 Westhall Ln Ste 215B, Maitland, FL 32751
    View profile for Cuzmar Law, PLLC(407) 243-8993

  21. #21 Murphy & Berglund Estate Planning and Medicaid Attorneys

    Based in Altamonte Springs, 15 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1101 Douglas Ave #1006, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
    View profile for Murphy & Berglund Estate Planning and Medicaid Attorneys(407) 865-9553

  24. #24 Barrister Law Firm, P.A.

    Based in Maitland, 13 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 N Lake Destiny Rd Unit 151, Maitland, FL 32751
    View profile for Barrister Law Firm, P.A.(407) 205-2906

  25. #25 Tower Law Group

    Based in Oviedo, 23 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 246 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 246 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Executive Dr, Oviedo, FL 32765
    View profile for Tower Law Group(866) 205-4014

How we ranked Winter Garden estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 213 Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Winter Garden?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Winter Garden, FL is Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.9★ from 857 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys (#2) and Marissa S. Petillo, Attorney at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 213 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Winter Garden?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 213 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Winter Garden, FL. 2 of them are based in Winter Garden; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

29 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Winter Garden post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys (#1), Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys (#2) and Marissa S. Petillo, Attorney at Law (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Winter Garden work on weekends?

34 of 213 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys (#1), Family First Firm - Medicaid & Elder Law Attorneys (#2) and Marissa S. Petillo, Attorney at Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Winter Garden estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 213 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Winter Garden is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. Family First Firm - Medicaid, Estate Planning, & Elder Law Attorneys has the most, 857 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 Winter Garden count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden, FL 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 Winter Garden, FL 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 Winter Garden?

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 Winter Garden

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 213 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Winter Garden.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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