Best Probate Attorneys in Carlsbad, CA

24 firms listed · all 24 in Carlsbad · 2 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Odgers Law Group

Odgers Law Group

(40)
“Matt was very knowledgeable and accommodating to all my questions and spent extra time to help me finalize and understand all of the necessary paperwork.”
Free phone consultationFlat feesBBB A+Since 2017Financing
1901 Camino Vida Roble STE 112, Carlsbad, CA
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Opelon

Opelon

(49)
“I was guided perfectly after discussing several items of which I was unaware and felt I made the right choices for my family's future with the information and services provided.”
Since 2021Free consultation
1901 Camino Vida Roble STE 112, Carlsbad, CA
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Law Offices of Gregory S. Duncan

Law Offices of Gregory S. Duncan

(44)
“Although the process was long and kept getting longer due to legislation changes and Covid, Gregory kept on top of it and we were well prepared for our interview which went very smoothly!”
Free consultationCalifornia Bar since 2000Serves North County San Diego, Carlsbad +525+ years
1015 Chestnut Ave STE H3, Carlsbad, CA
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Geiger Law Office

Geiger Law Office

(50)
“I was particularly impressed by William Lang and Jessica Kane with the attention to detail in drafting the trust documents and the clear explanations provided during the consultation.”
Virtual consultationsServes San Diego County, Orange County +5Since 2007Family-owned
1917 Palomar Oaks Way #160, Carlsbad, CA
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Rassman Law

Rassman Law

(43)
“Owen is a awesome professional and he is very accomdating and answer all of our questions and we call him and he would retuned our calls in a timely manner.”
Free phone consultationFlat feesCalifornia Bar since 2005Serves CaliforniaSince 2021
1901 Camino Vida Roble STE 112, Carlsbad, CA
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Fischer & van Thiel

Fischer & van Thiel

(41)
“I can not say enough about how wonderful our experience was with Fischer and Van Thiel, everyone was kind, knowledgeable and understanding to everyone involved in the adoption case.”
Free phone consultationSe habla españolSince 2011
2100 Palomar Airport Rd #214-01, Carlsbad, CA
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The 24 firms listed for Carlsbad, CA handle probate and estate administration for families. What each states about the services it offers executors comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Carlsbad, CA

All 24 firms we list here are in Carlsbad itself. We have 29 firms in Carlsbad on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 582 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (92%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "knowledge" and "understanding". 2 are open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (6), trust administration (6), elder law (5), business law (3) and probate (3). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Which probate firms listed for Carlsbad publish details online?

All 24 firms on this page have a website on file, and most of those describe the estate work they take on. It is the quickest way to tell a general practice from one that administers estates every week. What you read there is the firm's own description.

Legacy Legal

Legacy Legal

(9)
“Navigating the complexities of estate planning can be daunting; however, my experience with attorney Rich Gains and his assistant, Marcel Pollock, at Legacy Legal transformed this intricate process into a seamless and comprehensible journey.”
Serves North County San DiegoFree consultationBBB A+Since 2013
5900 La Place Ct STE 105, Carlsbad, CA
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Law Offices of Arthur S. Brown

Law Offices of Arthur S. Brown

(7)
“I used Arthur Brown because of an inheritance.”
Serves North CountySince 1986BBB A+
5741 Palmer Way Suite B, Carlsbad, CA
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Estate Preservation Group

Estate Preservation Group

(13)
“She listened to me and understood that I was looking for an attorney who is honest and open, willing to take the time to explain the legal issues and who has a desire to work with the client's agenda, rather than their own.”
Flat feesServes Carlsbad, North County San DiegoBBB A+Since 2005
2385 Camino Vida Roble STE 203, Carlsbad, CA
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Law Office of Andrew Fesler

Law Office of Andrew Fesler

(31)
“Andy was very supportive in helping to understand all the legal terminology and great about setting up the documents in the best way according to your specific circumstances and wishes.”
Free consultationVirtual consultationsServes San Diego, Orange +2Since 2009
5780 Fleet St #308, Carlsbad, CA
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North County Legal

North County Legal

(24)
“She is not only extremely knowledgeable but also caring, taking ample time to ensure that every aspect of the plan was tailored to my comfort and needs.”
Serves Carlsbad, San Diego CountySince 2009
3142 Tiger Run Ct Ste 113, Carlsbad, CA
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Sano & Associates

Sano & Associates

(13)
“As a lawyer she impressed us throughout the process with her preparation, her questions, her competence, her punctuality and the speed with which she moved through the various stages of setting up the trust combining both care and efficiency.”
Since 2011Family-owned
2173 Salk Ave, Carlsbad, CA
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Capital Legacy Law

Capital Legacy Law

(11)
“Gita Nassiri of Capital Legacy Law is an extremely trusted, knowledgeable and experienced attorney with everything from wills and trusts, probate, powers of attorney, elder law, business law and nonprofit law.”
Since 2015
2794 Gateway Rd #101, Carlsbad, CA
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Law Office of Jeffrey Gaffney

Law Office of Jeffrey Gaffney

(24)
“Jeff was very helpful - he was very quick and responsive to my questions, he was clear and concise, overall easy to communicate with while providing the write amount of detail to guide me through a complex series of questions.”
Since 1996
1902 Wright Pl #200, Carlsbad, CA
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Law Office of Aisha M. Williams - Estate Planning & Probate

Law Office of Aisha M. Williams - Estate Planning & Probate

(10)
“We were well informed throughout the entire planning process, and came away with not only a dynamic and comprehensive plan that fit our specific needs, but valuable insight and knowledge as well!”
Since 2019
1902 Wright Pl, Carlsbad, CA
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Cheever Law

Cheever Law

(3)
“She originally assisted me with my Trust documents and I found her to be so professional, competent and kind, that I referred her to my partner.”
Since 2010Virtual consultations
5938 Priestly Dr Ste 103, Carlsbad, CA
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Albertson & Davidson

Albertson & Davidson

(12)
“Even though our case would be considered a small one, paralegals Kayla Wilke and Susan Bond consistently and efficiently served our case with attention to every minute detail, swift responses to our every inquiry, and exemplary professional yet perso...”
Free consultationSince 2007Virtual consultations
2173 Salk Ave Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA
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John Zarcaro Law

John Zarcaro Law

(11)
“John is a first class attorney I could not have handled any of my family business, including the passing of my parents selling their house and building the family trust thank you, John”
Free consultationSince 1999
1902 Wright Pl #200, Carlsbad, CA
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Law Office of Jerry L. Hansen, Esq

Law Office of Jerry L. Hansen, Esq

(1)
“He takes each call and email seriously and rewards his clients with other banking offices and alternative places in which to put funds!!”
Since 2014
2244 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA
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Koza Law Group

Koza Law Group

(6)
“I needed an amendment this past week (June 2022) and when I reached out to him to ask his advice, he not only called me to get the info for the amendment but completed the paperwork in a timely manner, and here's the big one, at no additional charge ...”
Since 2013
2011 Palomar Airport Rd #302, Carlsbad, CA
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Loftin | Bedell

Loftin | Bedell

(1)
“Ariel is great at what she does , she is firm and very knowledgeable with Mobile home laws.”
Since 2019
2540 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA
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Law Offices of Richard B. Macgurn

Law Offices of Richard B. Macgurn

(1)
“Helpful staff.”
Since 1981
1015 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA
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Law Office of Sandra Bonds Hickey

Law Office of Sandra Bonds Hickey

(1)
“She helped me with my mothers estate and I couldn't be happier”
Since 2022
580 Beech Ave suite c, Carlsbad, CA
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Law Office of Jay W. Brandenburg

Law Office of Jay W. Brandenburg

Free consultationSince 2008
6965 El Camino Real ste 105-656, Carlsbad, CA
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HomeProbate Estate AdministrationCaliforniaCarlsbad, CA

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Carlsbad

  • “Gregory was extremely knowledgeable and responsive in handling my father's probate case.” — client of Law Offices of Gregory S. Duncan
  • “Rassman explained clearly what the documents were. Thank you for explaining the process of the law when dealing with probate.” — client of Rassman Law
  • “Called for a free probate consultation. The probate lawyer I talked to was very professional and nice.” — client of Opelon
  • “Greg did an outstanding job of handling the probate for my parents, that included a home sale and stock transfers.” — client of Law Offices of Gregory S. Duncan

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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