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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Yorba Linda, CA: 2026 rankings

526 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 Yorba Linda: Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC, LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Askander Law Firm, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 526.

  3. 42

    Most-reviewed: RE/MAX New Dimension, 854 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 526 ranked; ranked #42.

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

526 Yorba Linda estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 108 open Saturdays and 57 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 526 rated law firms.

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC704.9★ (152)Anaheim, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Askander Law Firm, P.C.695.0★ (134)Corona, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3OC Wills & Trust Attorneys684.9★ (293)Irvine, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Law Office Of Kurt D. Elkins684.9★ (336)Orange, 6 mi awaySat—
5Pevney Estate Planning675.0★ (273)Laguna Hills, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6The Wagon Legacy665.0★ (207)Brea, 3 mi away——
7Amity Law Group LLP664.9★ (42)Tustin, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Vinh Doan Law Office - Estate Planning/Living Trust665.0★ (509)Garden Grove, 11 mi away——
9Amity Law Group LLP654.9★ (47)Covina, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10THE PROBATE GUY - LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. COHEN, INC.644.9★ (313)Buena Park, 11 mi away——

All 526 estate planning and probate lawyers in Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda

    Based in Anaheim, 4 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 152 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 152 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3061 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
  2. Based in Corona, 9 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 134 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 134 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4740 Green River Rd #307, Corona, CA 92878
  3. Based in Irvine, 16 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 293 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 293 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    49 Discovery Suite 280, Irvine, CA 92618
  4. Based in Orange, 6 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 336 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 336 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2914 E Katella Ave #103, Orange, CA 92867
  5. Based in Laguna Hills, 21 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 273 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 273 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    25231 Paseo De Alicia Ste 101, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  6. Based in Brea, 3 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 207 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 207 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3040 Saturn St #201, Brea, CA 92821
  7. Based in Tustin, 10 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    511 E 1st St Ste H, Tustin, CA 92780
  8. Based in Garden Grove, 11 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 509 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 509 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10971 Garden Grove Blvd Ste G, Garden Grove, CA 92843
  9. Based in Covina, 13 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 47 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 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    800 Barranca Ave #260, Covina, CA 91723
  10. 64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 313 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8081 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621
  11. Based in Newport Beach, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 86 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 86 Google reviews
    Address
    4695 MacArthur Ct 11th floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  12. Based in Costa Mesa, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 518 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 518 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3525 Hyland Ave #150, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  13. Based in West Covina, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 136 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 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1730 W Cameron Ave #200, West Covina, CA 91790
  14. Based in Brea, 5 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Address
    135 S State College Blvd #200, Brea, CA 92821
  15. Based in Anaheim, 4 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 82 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 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    155 N Riverview Dr #213, Anaheim, CA 92808
  16. Based in Newport Beach, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 332 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 332 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    450 Newport Center Dr #500, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  17. Based in Newport Beach, 15 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 224 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 224 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4695 MacArthur Ct #1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  18. Based in Ontario, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 29 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 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3633 Inland Empire Blvd #645, Ontario, CA 91764
  19. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 23 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 92 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 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    6120 Rainbow Falls Ct, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
  20. Based in Newport Beach, 16 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 297 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 297 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1500 Quail St #540, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  21. Based in Rosemead, 20 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3733 Rosemead Blvd #201, Rosemead, CA 91770
  22. Based in Chino Hills, 9 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5857 Pine Ave STE B, Chino Hills, CA 91709

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

estate planning and probate lawyers in Yorba Linda, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Katje Law Group - Orange County Estate Planning Lawyer634.6★ (100)4 mi
27Snyder Law, PC635.0★ (156)15 mi
28Law Offices of Roshni T. Desai625.0★ (12)9 mi
29Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers624.9★ (36)23 mi
30California Estate Planning Services624.9★ (38)3 mi
31Han & Park Law Group, Inc.624.9★ (83)11 mi
32Sterzer & Associates, A Law Corporation625.0★ (62)18 mi
33Finn Legal Group | Newport Beach Estate Planning Lawyer625.0★ (15)19 mi
34The Werner Law Firm - Living Trust and Probate Lawyers625.0★ (16)20 mi
35Tyre Law Group, PC624.9★ (123)14 mi
36Law Office of Thien T. Nguyen625.0★ (16)20 mi
37Newman Law Group624.8★ (29)10 mi
38Sandoval Legacy Group625.0★ (105)16 mi
39Yu & Yu Law624.9★ (40)6 mi
40Generations Trust & Estate Planning625.0★ (69)18 mi
41RMO Lawyers624.3★ (11)14 mi
42RE/MAX New Dimension625.0★ (854)10 mi
43Modern Wealth Law624.9★ (114)15 mi
44LA OC Lawyers Group625.0★ (294)8 mi
45Corona Probate Law614.9★ (94)14 mi
46Gaudy Law Inc.614.8★ (195)17 mi
47Moran Law614.5★ (19)14 mi
48Geisler Patterson Law614.8★ (22)2 mi
49Tustin Law Group, APC615.0★ (43)10 mi
50The Estate Lawyers, APC614.8★ (109)15 mi

Also serving Yorba Linda

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 Yorba Linda
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amanda G Wheeler Law Offices5.0★ (7)In Yorba Linda
Bigonger & Bigonger5.0★ (14)In Yorba Linda
Calder & Mello3.3★ (7)In Yorba Linda
Dewitt Family Law3.9★ (7)In Yorba Linda
Divorce Peacemaker5.0★ (1)In Yorba Linda
Edwards Legal5.0★ (2)9 mi
Golden Grove Law PC5.0★ (2)8 mi
Lakeshore Law Center4.7★ (42)In Yorba Linda
Law Office of Daniel R. York4.0★ (2)5 mi
Law Office of Phunphilas Viravan5.0★ (2)2 mi
Law Offices of Han Shu4.9★ (58)In Yorba Linda
Law Offices of Zheng Li3.5★ (2)8 mi
Madrid Law Group5.0★ (2)4 mi
Modern Law Solutions, PCIn Yorba Linda
Modern Law Solutions, PC5.0★ (2)3 mi
Palacio & Associates Attorneys at Law5.0★ (2)9 mi
Probate and Trust Legal Solutions by Gaudy LawIn Yorba Linda
The Law Office of J.D. Cuzzolina, Esq.5.0★ (18)In Yorba Linda
Voorhees Law Group, PC Yorba Linda5.0★ (2)In Yorba Linda
Wilson Tax Law Group - Yorba Linda Tax Attorney5.0★ (18)In Yorba Linda

How we ranked Yorba Linda estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 526 Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Yorba Linda?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Yorba Linda, CA is Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Askander Law Firm, P.C. (#2) and OC Wills & Trust Attorneys (#3) follow. We ranked 526 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Yorba Linda?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 526 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Yorba Linda, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

36 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Yorba Linda post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC (#1), Askander Law Firm, P.C. (#2) and OC Wills & Trust Attorneys (#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 Yorba Linda work on weekends?

108 of 526 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 57 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of James F. Roberts & Associates, APC (#1), Askander Law Firm, P.C. (#2) and OC Wills & Trust Attorneys (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Yorba Linda estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 526 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Yorba Linda is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. RE/MAX New Dimension has the most, 854 reviews, and ranks #42. 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 Yorba Linda count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda, CA 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 Yorba Linda, CA 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 Yorba Linda?

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 Yorba Linda

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 526 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Yorba Linda.

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