Best Probate Attorneys in Newton, MA

24 firms listed · 16 in Newton · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Murray Law Firm.

Murray Law Firm.

(22)
  • Paralegal
  • Trust
  • Projects
“Her ability to translate legal documents and guide us through the process in our first language made the entire experience seamless and stress-free for me and my family.”
In Business Since 2018
BBB Rating: A+
246 Walnut St STE 102, Newton, MA
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Elizabeth “liz” Barletta of the Barletta Team @ Ligris

Elizabeth “liz” Barletta of the Barletta Team @ Ligris

(50)
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Home
  • Interactions
“The entire team was great, the were informative and even sent an introductory video that clearly outline how the closing process would work and their role in the process.”
In Business Since 2005
1188 Centre St, Newton, MA
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Lieberman Law Office

Lieberman Law Office

(40)
  • Responsive
  • Commitment
  • Easement
“She provided us with all the information we needed, answered all our questions along the way simply and efficiently, and made closing on our home as simple as possible.”
Family Business
In Business Since 2008
Free Initial Consultation
300 Washington St, Newton, MA
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Gilmartin Magence

Gilmartin Magence

(25)
  • Questions
  • Communication
  • Responsive
“We hired Yitz Magence and his team for our home purchase, our first in Massachusetts; they were very attentive to the unique details of our purchase, and were consistently ahead of schedule as we approached each deadline.”
In Business Since 1996
BBB Rating: A+
305 Washington St, Newton, MA
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Heine Goodale Law

Heine Goodale Law

(31)
  • Interest
  • Knowledge
  • Mortgage
“I was poised to sell my parents' house when the title insurance company got cold feet because of something the attorney for mom's estate did, and I spent two weeks going in circles trying to get it resolved.”
In Business Since 2021
118 Needham St #2, Newton, MA
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Rollins Rollins & Fox

Rollins Rollins & Fox

(10)
  • Team
  • Communication
  • Home
“Josh has been an amazing resource, answers every question in detail, and gets to the point!”
In Business Since 1987
BBB Rating: A+
36 Glen Ave, Newton, MA
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The 24 firms listed for Newton, MA 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: Newton, MA

Of the 24 firms we list here, 16 are in Newton itself and 8 come from towns including Needham (1, 2 mi), Newton Lower Falls (1, 2 mi) and Wellesley (1, 3 mi). 21 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,805 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (88%) and responsiveness (80%). 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (5), real estate (5), elder law (2) and short sales (2). 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 2 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 3 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Which probate firms listed for Newton 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.

Timothy R Loff Law Office

Timothy R Loff Law Office

(1)
“Very knowledgeable, Easy to work with.”
In Business Since 2009
1087 Beacon St, Newton, MA
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Philip Amaru Law Office

Philip Amaru Law Office

(2)
“I have only Phillip Amaru to thank for really helping me with our dads and ourselves questions on assuring his money was not gobbled up by our so called friendly family lawyer and nursing homes greedy self indulging money grubbing handling of our lat...”
In Business Since 2013
189 Wells Ave, Newton, MA
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Law Firm of David M. Kohen

Law Firm of David M. Kohen

(2)
“Even though it was not worth Any lawyer time - standard middle class family refund here but still Mr.”
In Business Since 2019
716 Beacon St #590693, Newton, MA
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Fraser & Galanopoulos Attorneys

Fraser & Galanopoulos Attorneys

(2)
“14 years later, I reached out to her again to seek her advice regarding some concerns I had with DOR-CSE and Robin remembered my family and me like it was yesterday!”
In Business Since 2013
BBB Rating: A+
Newton Lower Falls, MA · 2 mi from Newton
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Blake Law

Blake Law

(7)
  • Expertise
“.....and dealing with all the details that we never would have even thought of - it took several years to finalize and Blake & Associates never left our side during all of it”
In Business Since 1981
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
300 Washington St #801, Newton, MA
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King Scott N

King Scott N

“Their attention to detail and patience was how we got through a pretty stressful week.”
In Business Since 2006
BBB Rating: A+
255 Washington St # 200, Newton, MA
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Tamkin & Hochberg

Tamkin & Hochberg

In Business Since 1999
313 Washington St # 202, Newton, MA
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Schlesinger & Buchbinder

Schlesinger & Buchbinder

(3)
“Awesome team of lawyers”
In Business Since 1981
1200 Walnut St, Newton, MA
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Brecher, Wyner, Simons, Fox & Bolan

Brecher, Wyner, Simons, Fox & Bolan

(4)
“Attorney Simons continues to raise the bar in terms of professional knowledge, as evidenced by her involvement with the Real Estate Bar Association-including having served as President of the Association.”
In Business Since 1996
189 Wells Ave #302, Newton, MA
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Tennant & Ewer

Tennant & Ewer

In Business Since 1996
29 Crafts St #420, Newton, MA
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Golden Law Center

Golden Law Center

In Business Since 2003
1340 Centre St #103, Newton, MA
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Scafidi Juliano

Scafidi Juliano

(49)
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Buyers
  • Closing
“I can't say enough about Matt and his team with not only helping us a year ago to sell our home, but now again a year later helping us buy our dream home for our family.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2016
BBB Rating: A+
Wellesley, MA · 3 mi from Newton
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Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers

Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers

(49)
  • Sale
  • Job
  • Transaction
“It might not be something he could always afford to do but he saw my desperation and hurt and did what needed to be done to make my life start over for the better.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2007
Reading, MA · 14 mi from Newton
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Kriss Law/Atlantic Closing & Escrow

Kriss Law/Atlantic Closing & Escrow

(50)
  • Buyers
  • Team
  • Happy
“She went out of her way and worked several late nights and even came to our home to sign documents to accommodate a tight timeframe and ensure all the moving pieces came together.”
In Business Since 2007
BBB Accredited
Needham, MA · 2 mi from Newton
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Hornung & Scimone

Hornung & Scimone

(50)
  • Organized
  • Job
  • First Time Buyers
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Derek Ashe at Hornung and Scimone for a real estate transaction, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience.”
In Business Since 2003
BBB Rating: A+
Natick, MA · 9 mi from Newton
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Senior Solutions

Senior Solutions

(44)
  • Health
  • Information
  • Expense
“As my cousin and her attorney were sabotaging the sale of the house and blaming us, and making baseless accusations, David firmly and calmly without theatrics defended us.”
Free Initial Consultation
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2004
BBB Rating: A+
Belmont, MA · 4 mi from Newton
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20westlegal

20westlegal

(49)
  • Patient
  • Documents
  • Organized
“In fact when we went to our bank to have them review the trust to change the titles on our accounts to the Trust they were very impressed with the layout and details.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2021
BBB Rating: A
Sudbury, MA · 11 mi from Newton
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Harris & Murphy

Harris & Murphy

(50)
  • Patient
  • Attention
  • Stress
“Patrick & Harris LLP are highly trained and professionally knowledgeable team, they are intricately involved in the home buying process with every client.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2017
BBB Rating: A+
Lexington, MA · 6 mi from Newton
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Wills & Probate Legal Services in Newton, MA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$2861
Maximum cost
$11444
National Average
$4578
Avg Per Hour Rates
$458
$3434
$5722
Typical price range is based on 538 cost profiles
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Average Cost $4578
Minimum cost $2861
Maximum cost $11444
Avg Per Hour Rates $458

Typical range $3434 to $5722 is based on 538 cost profiles.

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