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Best Probate Attorneys in Washington, DC

19 firms listed · all 19 in Washington · 3 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 29, 2026

Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers

Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers

4.8 108 reviews
“Very easy to work with, communicative throughout the process, very happy with the outcome.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winSe habla españolServes Washington, DC, Maryland, VirginiaOpen 24 hoursSince 2003
409 7th St NW Ste 300
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Law Offices of Clifford M. Cohen

Law Offices of Clifford M. Cohen

5.0 63 reviews
“He made the process easy and we enjoyed every meeting with him.”
Free phone consultationServes Maryland, Washington, D.C.Since 2010
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW #440
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Trusts & Estates Law Group: Kerri Castellini

Trusts & Estates Law Group: Kerri Castellini

4.9 55 reviews
“We had lots of questions as we went through an update of our wills and estate planning and Kerri skillfully -- and patiently -- answered them all.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2018Prices online
409 7th St NW #215
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A special needs trust is a vehicle that preserves and manages assets for the benefit of an individual without negatively reassessing his or her eligibility for means-tested benefits. In essence, it is a supplemental trust meant to improve the person’s quality of life and/or provide good services which public benefits don’t cover. A special needs trustee is often the person that advocates for the beneficiary and the person who often pursues further benefits or assists the special needs person in order to maintain or increase their independence.

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Right Size Law

Right Size Law

5.0 97 reviews
“I needed an estate plan as a younger adult with a home and a partner, and David took me through the planning process with great care.”
Virginia Bar since 2002Open 24 hoursSince 2013
621 G St SE
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The Mistry Law Firm

The Mistry Law Firm

5.0 65 reviews
“The Mistry Law Firm thank you for personalized assistance and exemplary service.”
Since 2015
1750 H St NW #360
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Kevin C. Martin, Attorney at Law

Kevin C. Martin, Attorney at Law

5.0 98 reviews
“Additionally, he explained alot of the process to me in a way I could understand and made himself available for follow-up questions.”
Free consultationSince 2020
650 Massachusetts Ave NW Suite 600
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The 19 firms listed for Washington, DC 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: Washington, DC

All 19 firms we list here are in Washington itself. We have 44 firms in Washington on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,844 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "patient", "expertise" and "trust". 3 are open around the clock and 5 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (6), asset protection (2), civil litigation (2), estate administration (2) and estate tax protection (2). Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 3 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 7 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 18 of the firms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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.

Are any probate firms listed for Washington open on Saturdays or Sundays?

5 of the 19 firms list weekend hours. Estate work runs on court and bank schedules, so a Saturday slot is generally for meeting families who cannot take time off work rather than for moving a file along.

Lopez Law Firm

Lopez Law Firm

4.9 46 reviews
“He got me everything I asked for in my case, totally recommended & will get his services again If I have to.”
Free consultationSince 2015
1200 18th St NW #700
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Peter D. Antonoplos At Whiteford, Taylor & Preston

Peter D. Antonoplos At Whiteford, Taylor & Preston

4.8 100 reviews
“The law firm was very professional and provide very important guidance as we were creating a trust and deed and will.”
Free phone consultationPayment plansServes Washington, DC, Virginia, MarylandSince 2016
1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW #1300
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Forster Law Firm

Forster Law Firm

4.8 35 reviews
“He really makes sure your issues are addressed in a timely manner.”
Serves District of Columbia, Maryland, VirginiaSince 2012
2007 Vermont Ave NW
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Mitchell Law D.C.

Mitchell Law D.C.

4.8 17 reviews
“In addition to being professional he was easy to engage and made us feel comfortabe during the process.”
Since 2018
1050 30th St NW
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Rism

Rism

4.4 18 reviews
“I also felt at all times that I was in the best of hands and this gave me great confidence.”
Free phone consultationSince 2007
1218 11th St NW Suite 100
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Legall Law

Legall Law

4.8 21 reviews
“I went to her for a will and other end-of-life documents, and she did a terrific job of hearing what I wanted, offering solutions, and making super-helpful suggestions, as well as additional things that I wouldn't have thought of myself.”
Free consultationSince 2003
1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW suite 400
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Zaharevich Law Office: Daniel Zaharevich

Zaharevich Law Office: Daniel Zaharevich

4.7 24 reviews
“Zaharevich, I just wanted to say thank you so much for being a great lawyer and negotiating on my behalf on this commercial lease.”
Free consultationSince 2016
1140 3rd Street NE Second Floor
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Kass Legal Group

Kass Legal Group

4.3 18 reviews
“They finished the paperwork I needed done ahead of schedule and faster than anyone else said they'd get it done.”
Since 2017
4301 Connecticut Ave NW suite 434
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Prime Estate Planning

Prime Estate Planning

5.0 23 reviews
“I was so impressed with their service, I referred my mother to Prime Estate Planning, and she hired them as well.”
Since 2019
1 Thomas Cir NW STE 700
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Royal Law Firm

Royal Law Firm

4.5 13 reviews
“Royal Law Firm PLLC has helped me set up my living will and establish a power of attorney.”
Since 2009
1629 K St NW #300
FAQs
What is the Estate Tax?
If your net worth (including the full value of any life insurance or retirement accounts) exceeds the federal tax exclusion amount (See Table here), the portion of your estate exceeding the exclusion amount would likely be subject to up to 40% in federal estate taxes. In the few states that still impose a state level estate tax (usually maxing at about 15%), your estate would also be subject to state taxes. Some states also impose an inheritance tax on the transfer of assets to beneficiaries. In addition, if you have foreign or international assets, those assets may be subject to taxes on transfers (by gift, by inheritance, or sale) in the foreign jurisdiction (and may also be subject to tax in the United States).
What is a Power of Attorney?
The Power of Attorney names a trusted agent (person(s) or entity(ies)) to manage your financial affairs (pay your bills, access your bank accounts, transfer assets, including real estate, employ asset protection strategies, etc.) in case you are incapacitated or disabled. This document often saves the cost of expensive guardianship proceedings and prevents not having access to healthcare, foreclosure on homes, etc. because the appointed agent can take your place to access your accounts and pay the bills.
What is a Living Will?
The Living Will (or Revocable Living Trust) offers more control to the testator. It simplifies creating and holding assets, even non-probate assets in trust for staggered distribution to beneficiaries post-mortem, and limits or eliminates the need for probate. Estate administration through the court usually results in significantly greater costs, governance, and administration duties than if most or all assets are transferred to a trust. During your life, the trust and you are the same. Therefore there are no restrictions on transfer of assets to and from the trust during your life.
When should I begin estate planning?
Every competent adjust needs at least a standard estate plan. Further, estate planning is imminent when you plan to have or experience a major life event or change in your circumstances: purchase of a home, marriage, children, start, grow, experience or anticipate health issues or treatment, expect or receive an inheritance, purchase or sell significant assets, make or plan to make substantial investments, have a change in your income or financial position, relocate, or change your business structure or your interest.
This information can be found on the FAQ page on our website.
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Law Office of Deborah D. Boddie

Law Office of Deborah D. Boddie

4.4 8 reviews
“She helped me with my mom's probate a few years ago and was excellent.”
Since 2011
1308 9th St NW
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Taylor Logan Law Firm

Taylor Logan Law Firm

4.6 7 reviews
“Her professionalism and responsiveness to my fathers case was top notch.”
Since 2016
Appointments Only, 1629 K St NW
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RJB Law

RJB Law

4.6 18 reviews
“He spent about an hour recently helping me understand my legal options in a complicated condominium real estate situation”
Since 2014
1255 Union St NE 7th Floor
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