Best Probate Attorneys in Portland, ME

24 firms listed · 18 in Portland · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Port City Legal

Port City Legal

(47)
  • Documents
  • Team
  • Estate
“I had no idea how to do this- called Joe after finding his practice online- Joe jumped right in and within hours had the documents filed with the court and only a few days later he forwarded me the approved order from the court.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Check
In Business Since 2010
10 Moulton St 4th floor, Portland, ME
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Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice

Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice

(31)
  • Sale
  • Questions
  • Real Estate
“I recently had a need for legal advice and was fortunate to be directed to Chris Leddy who was very helpful and generous sharing his expertise and directing me towards the best solution to the issue without pushing me into unnecessary legal expense.”
In Business Since 2009
South Portland, ME · 4 mi from Portland
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Locascio-King Law

Locascio-King Law

(37)
  • Estate Planning
  • Questions
  • Wills
“Caitlin was so incredibly helpful to me in figuring out what my legal standing was with the land I own with my partner and more importantly what steps could be taken to move things forward!”
In Business Since 2012
South Portland, ME · 4 mi from Portland
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Epstein & O'Donovan

Epstein & O'Donovan

(19)
  • Attorney
  • Team
  • Estate Planning
“After putting it off for too long my wife and I had our estate planning handled by Miles Hunt at Epstein and O'Donovan and the experience was smooth, informative and professional.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 1996
2 Monument Sq, Portland, ME
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Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman

Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman

(11)
  • Life
  • Bicycle
“From the beginning they were very difficult but the groundwork Lauri laid out and the avenues she took slowly made them realize how formidable and persistent she is and that she wasn't going anywhere.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1983
53 Exchange St, Portland, ME
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Schwartz & Schwartz PA

Schwartz & Schwartz PA

(2)
“If you need a lawyer you know where to go”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1955
482 Congress St # 301, Portland, ME
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The 24 firms listed for Portland, ME 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: Portland, ME

Of the 24 firms we list here, 18 are in Portland itself and 6 come from towns including South Portland (3, 4 mi), Yarmouth (1, 10 mi) and Biddeford (1, 17 mi). 21 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 312 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (86%) and quality (70%). The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are real estate (3), business law (2), divorce & family law (2), employment law (2) and estate planning & elder law (2). 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 1 offers a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.

Why are probate firms outside Portland on this page?

Executors will find 18 of the 24 firms inside Portland. The others come from other towns within 25 mi. Estates are usually administered where the deceased lived, so check that a firm works in that county before you call. Distances are straight-line.

Jewell & Bulger

Jewell & Bulger

(1)
“He saved us so much time and money.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2018
511 Congress St Suite 502, Portland, ME
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Jackson Estate Planning Attorneys

Jackson Estate Planning Attorneys

(5)
“We moved to Maine and wanted to find an estate planning attorney, licensed in Maine and who was a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1999
South Portland, ME · 4 mi from Portland
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Murray Plumb & Murray

Murray Plumb & Murray

(7)
“This law firm checks all the boxes and gives you a voice.”
In Business Since 1995
75 Pearl St STE 300, Portland, ME
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Carlin & Shapiro

Carlin & Shapiro

(1)
“We are still in the midst of settling financial and legal arrangements for our father-in-law's Mainecare app, but Paul has been absolutely top-shelf with clarity, responsiveness, competence, and compassion.”
In Business Since 2006
48 Free St Suite 260, Portland, ME
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Law Office of Jeffrey Shafto

Law Office of Jeffrey Shafto

(3)
“He is supportive, thorough, diligent, a great communicator, and is surely the lawyer you would like to have on your side.”
In Business Since 2011
145 Newbury St, Portland, ME
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Verrill

Verrill

(2)
“He is wonderful to work with and took the time to explain the process and predicted outcomes.”
In Business Since 2018
One Portland Square, Union St, Portland, ME
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Toole and Powers

Toole and Powers

(1)
“She was very thorough in going through all of my dad's paperwork and I'm explaining everything to my mom and me.”
In Business Since 2013
75 Market St, Portland, ME
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Sarah Coburn Law

Sarah Coburn Law

(1)
“When my father passed away unexpectedly, she stepped in and managed the process from start to finish in a way that was incredibly efficient and helped our family navigate a complicated situation with no fallout, which is basically hero status in my b...”
In Business Since 2021
5 Milk St suite 320, Portland, ME
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Drummond & Drummond

Drummond & Drummond

(5)
“Contacted this office to handle the closing and lease preparations.”
In Business Since 1996
One Monument Way, Portland, ME
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Eaton Peabody

Eaton Peabody

Family Business
In Business Since 1996
100 Middle St Tower 2nd, Portland, ME
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Teel Law Office

Teel Law Office

(8)
  • Easement
  • Emails
“I bought a Camp that had shared utilities and right of way with an adjacent property and a deed that allowed the other party to use my dock but without any obligation to share in any expenses.”
In Business Since 2017
615 Congress St #510, Portland, ME
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Bergen & Parkinson

Bergen & Parkinson

(5)
“Excellent law firm with tremendous staff.”
In Business Since 2006
Kennebunk, ME · 23 mi from Portland
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Monaghan Leahy

Monaghan Leahy

(1)
“My wife and I had a great experience working with Ken Pierce and Mike Adams.”
In Business Since 2006
2 Monument Sq Ste 401, Portland, ME
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Law Office of Nicholas H Walsh PA

Law Office of Nicholas H Walsh PA

In Business Since 2004
120 Exchange St, Portland, ME
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Casco Bay Law

Casco Bay Law

In Business Since 2014
1 Union St Suite 501, Portland, ME
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Keiter & Associates PA

Keiter & Associates PA

In Business Since 2007
1 William St, Portland, ME
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Litalien Law

Litalien Law

(34)
  • Call
  • Informative
  • Questions
“Jason is one of the best guys I know as far as attorneys go he's top notch he knows his stuff from business to homeownership he's helped me along the way with all of my needs I have to say I could not have done it without him.”
In Business Since 2020
Biddeford, ME · 17 mi from Portland
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Bopp & Guecia

Bopp & Guecia

(3)
“I would recommend whether a lawsuit is brought against you, or you are seeking to bring a lawsuit to someone else.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2002
Yarmouth, ME · 10 mi from Portland
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Wills & Probate Legal Services in Portland, ME Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$2732
Maximum cost
$10926
National Average
$4371
Avg Per Hour Rates
$438
$3278
$5463
Average price range is based on 448 cost profiles
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Average Cost $4371
Minimum cost $2732
Maximum cost $10926
Avg Per Hour Rates $438

Average range $3278 to $5463 is based on 448 cost profiles.

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