Top-rated probate litigation lawyers

What does a probate litigation lawyer do?

A probate litigation lawyer represents heirs, beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees and creditors in disputes over a will, a trust or the administration of an estate.

• Will contests
• Trust contests
• Undue influence and capacity claims
• Breach of fiduciary duty by a personal representative or trustee
• Creditor claims against an estate
• Disputes over homestead and inheritance

When do you need a probate litigation lawyer?

Talk to a probate litigation lawyer as soon as you receive a notice of administration or a trust notice, because the time to object can be as short as 3 to 6 months.

• You were left out of a will or trust
• You suspect undue influence or lack of capacity
• A personal representative or trustee is not accounting
• A creditor claim was filed against an estate you manage

Who are the best probate litigation lawyers in Florida?

The statewide ranking lists the top 25 of the 986 probate litigation lawyers LexRanked tracks in Florida, in order of their LexRank score. See the best probate litigation lawyers in Florida.

Where can I find a probate litigation lawyer in Florida?

Probate litigation rankings cover 44 Florida cities; Miami has the most lawyers compared (109).

How much does a probate litigation lawyer cost in Florida?

Probate litigation lawyers usually bill by the hour; some take contested inheritance claims on a contingency fee. Ask for the fee terms and an estimate of costs in writing. Under The Florida Bar's rules, a lawyer who has not represented you before must explain the basis or rate of the fee and costs, preferably in writing, and no fee may be clearly excessive.

Florida probate litigation rules to know

Florida probate disputes run on short deadlines: an objection to a will is due 3 months after the notice of administration is served, creditor claims are generally due 3 months after the first notice to creditors, and most claims end 2 years after death.

Are probate litigation lawyers board certified in Florida?

No. Probate litigation is not one of the fields in which The Florida Bar board-certifies lawyers, so LexRanked includes lawyers who list probate litigation as a practice area on their Florida Bar profile. The lawyer adds that practice area, and The Florida Bar does not review it, so ask how much of the lawyer's work is probate litigation. Lawyers in these rankings may still hold a board certification in a related field, which their profiles show. About 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.

How to choose a probate litigation lawyer

Confirm the license in The Florida Bar's directory, then compare experience, certification and how often the lawyer handles cases like yours.

1. Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory: the license must show as eligible to practice, and public discipline is listed there.
2. Ask how much of the lawyer's work is probate litigation: practice areas on a Florida Bar profile are added by the lawyer and are not reviewed by The Florida Bar.
3. Ask for the fee agreement in writing before work starts.
4. Ask: What is my deadline to object?
5. Ask: Do I have standing to bring the claim?
6. Ask: What will litigation cost compared with what is at stake?

How LexRanked ranks probate litigation lawyers

By the LexRank score: experience, practice-area relevance, awards on record such as board certification, professional credentials, data quality and location, using only facts with a cited source. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Data checked October 2026 against each lawyer's Florida Bar profile. Payment never changes a position. See how we rank.

Sources

• Florida Statutes, section 733.212 (notice of administration; objections)
• Florida Statutes, section 732.5165 (fraud, duress, mistake and undue influence)
• Florida Statutes, section 733.107 (burden of proof in will contests)
• Florida Statutes, section 733.702 (limitations on presentation of claims)
• Florida Statutes, section 733.710 (limitations on claims against estates)
• Florida Statutes, section 736.0604 (limitation on contesting a revocable trust)
• Florida Statutes, section 732.501 (who may make a will)
• Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, Rule 4-1.5 (fees and costs for legal services)
• The Florida Bar: Find a Lawyer directory