Top Probate Experts 2025

Nicole Israel is a New York and New Jersey estate planning, probate and elder law attorney and the founder of The Law Office of Nicole Israel, PLLC, a boutique solo practice based in Manhattan. She helps individuals and families protect what they've built through wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and comprehensive Medicaid planning strategies including Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, and pooled income trusts. Nicole launched her firm in 2020 after leaving a large firm during the COVID-19 pandemic as a new parent. That decision shaped the kind of lawyer and advocate she became: one who meets clients where they are and explains complex legal concepts in plain, human language. Her practice spans two jurisdictions and covers the full arc of estate and elder law, from drafting foundational planning documents for young families to navigating Medicaid eligibility for aging clients and probate. She regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional and cross-border planning matters, including cases involving foreign assets and international family structures. Nicole is also the author of The Living Trust Blueprint, a consumer-focused guide to understanding revocable trusts published on Amazon. She is a sought-after voice on estate planning topics including inheritance and divorce, asset protection for families, guardianship for minor children, and Medicaid planning strategies for aging parents. Nicole has been quoted in national media and is available to comment on estate planning, elder law, Medicaid strategy, guardianship, and the legal and financial considerations surrounding inherited assets.

Keith Morris, is your Texas Probate Attorney and Co-Host of the Before You Go Podcast with Stacy Kelly. Keith Morris is an experienced litigation attorney whose practice focuses on fiduciary and civil litigation, with an emphasis on estate, trusts and guardianship matters. He also has the privilege of representing athletes, musicians and other talent in negotiating and securing contracts. Keith has been repeatedly selected to be named as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly and frequently speaks and writes on Estate, Trust and Guardianship topics, Sports and Entertainment Law and Jury Selection and Trial Strategy.

Will Lane is a seasoned financial expert with over 20 years of experience across the financial sectors of banking, investments and insurance. He leads educational workshops across the country focused on helping Black families build, protect, and pass down generational wealth. Specializing in retirement planning, estate planning strategies and life insurance, Will is known for his ability to make complex financial concepts practical, relatable, and easy to understand. His work centers on empowering families with the knowledge needed to move from short-term financial planning to long-term financial security. Will has been featured in national publications such as Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, and American Business Stars, where he shares insights on the importance of financial literacy, legacy planning, and closing the racial wealth gap. A key aspect of his approach is helping individuals identify and overcome self-sabotaging financial patterns so they can make confident decisions about protecting their families, preparing for retirement, and leaving a lasting legacy. Through his education-first approach and no-nonsense delivery, Will has become a trusted voice for podcasts, panels, and publications focused on financial education, wealth building, and economic empowerment within the Black community.

Elizabeth Franklin-Best is the principal attorney of Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., a federal criminal defense and appellate firm, and one of the country’s most experienced federal post-conviction lawyers. Over more than two decades, she has appeared in over 330 federal proceedings — more than 100 of them appeals — and is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States and all U.S. Courts of Appeals. Chambers USA ranks her in its 2026 guide for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, and Best Lawyers in America 2026 lists her in Appellate Practice. She was named South Carolina Public Defender of the Year in 2010. She has served as counsel of record in sixteen published decisions. She argued United States v. Slager, 912 F.3d 224 (4th Cir. 2019), the sentencing appeal in a widely reported federal civil rights prosecution, and was counsel in United States v. Frias (2d Cir. 2024) and United States v. Joseph (10th Cir. 2024). Her collateral-review work includes capital habeas matters Wood v. Stirling (4th Cir. 2022) and Morva v. Zook (4th Cir. 2016), and Bennett v. Stirling (D.S.C. 2016), where a federal court granted habeas relief in a capital case after finding racial bias infected the sentencing. She was also counsel in Aiken v. Byars (S.C. 2014), the landmark ruling applying Miller v. Alabama to require new sentencing hearings for juvenile offenders. Her practice is devoted to the federal system: direct appeals, 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motions, § 2254 and capital habeas petitions, ineffective assistance claims, compassionate release, and federal sentencing. She is the author of Reversing Your Criminal Conviction: Develop Your Winning Strategy (2023) and writes expert analysis for Law360, most recently on how the Supreme Court’s habeas rulings limit compassionate release. She serves as Co-Vice Chair of the NACDL Amicus Curiae Committee for the Fourth Circuit, Board Chair of Justice 360, and is a charter member of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association. J.D. and M.A. in Philosophy, University of Wyoming. Admitted in South Carolina and New York. Available to comment on federal appeals and post-conviction practice, Supreme Court criminal rulings and their downstream effects, capital habeas, white-collar defense, and federal sentencing. Contact: (843) 620-1100 · https://federalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/about-us/our-team/elizabeth-franklin-best/

Mike is a senior wills and estates lawyer in British Columbia. He founded the firm Westcoast Wills & Estates in 2011. He regularly advises clients on estate planning and prepares Wills, Trusts, Representation Agreements and Powers of Attorney. He also advises and helps clients apply to court for probate orders. Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UBC in 2002 prior to earning his Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie Law School in Halifax in 2006. A practicing lawyer, Mike is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and the Canadian Bar Association’s Wills & Trusts and Elder Law subsections. He has earned the TEP designation as a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP Canada). He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Vancouver. He is also a past board member of the Marineview Housing Society and sat on an advisory panel for the BC Cancer Agency. He regularly presents at continuing education courses and also frequently presents publicly on trusts and estate planning for financial institutions, charities and educational institutions around Vancouver. He has been interviewed and featured in numerous publications over the years.

Prity Khastgir is a prominent figure in the fields of intellectual property law, technology strategy, and business innovation. Her extensive career spans over 18 years, during which she has achieved significant milestones and contributed to various sectors, particularly in intellectual property rights (IPR) and technology. Education and Training: - Selected for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Executive Business Education Program, receiving a full scholarship from the Indian School of Business. This program is designed to empower women entrepreneurs with business education and leadership skills. - Founder and CEO of Tech Corp International Strategist (TCIS): Prity established TCIS to provide consultancy in intellectual property and technology strategy, catering to clients globally. - Patent Trainer at WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization): She has been actively involved in training sessions that enhance understanding of patent laws and processes internationally. - Contributor and Journalist: Previously contributed to the China Economic Information Service, where she shares insights on technology and patents. Speaking Engagements - Recognized as an international speaker, Prity frequently addresses global conferences on the intersection of technology, law, and business within the context of Industry 4.0. She participates in ITU Regulatory Workshops focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and cybersecurity initiatives. Legal Expertise A registered patent attorney in India, Prity specializes in various aspects of intellectual property law, including patent drafting, prosecution, and managing complex IP portfolios for multinational corporations. Her expertise extends to sectors like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and telecommunications. Publications and Media Presence Featured in reputable publications such as BBC World, Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, and BioSpectrum Asia, highlighting her contributions to discussions on patents and technology. Prity Khastgir's career reflects a blend of legal acumen, technological insight, and a commitment to empowering others through education and strategic guidance in the rapidly evolving landscape of intellectual property rights.

Since earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2014, Attorney Christopher Orr has dedicated his practice to estate planning, probate, trusts, and elder law, serving the needs of Ohio families. He has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive estate plans, family protection and asset protection strategies, and trusted representation in estate and trust administrations. Recognized as one of Ohio’s leading attorneys for trusts and estates, Attorney Orr has been named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” five times since 2020. His analysis of the use of GPS tracking in U.S. v. Skinner has been cited repeatedly for providing a technical framework for the legal issues, and his legal analysis of Ohio’s “Doctrine of Necessities” for the Sixth District Court of Appeals remains the authoritative interpretation of that state law. He has also worked with the Ohio State Bar Association to educate attorneys and legal professionals on estate planning strategies involving cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Christopher Orr is the founder and managing partner of The Law Offices of Christopher R. Orr LLC, a firm built on the belief that estate planning is for everyone and that informed clients make the best decisions for themselves and their families. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Attorney Orr served in both the Military Intelligence and Military Police branches. Outside the office, he is an avid long-distance runner, having completed multiple 50-mile and 24-hour races and coached others through Marathoner-in-Training programs. He lives in Granville, Ohio with his wife, two children, a grumpy cat, and an over-enthusiastic chocolate lab.

I am an estate planning attorney with an international background and over 20 years experience. I specialize in creating wills and trusts for families in California, including but not limited to revocable grantor trusts, living trusts, special needs trusts, irrevocable trusts, etc.

Elizabeth Gavino, Medicare Strategist Lewin & Gavino Inc. | Medicare Transition Partners Elizabeth Gavino is a Medicare Strategist with 30 years of experience helping high-net-worth individuals, executives, and employers navigate Medicare transitions before they become costly, irreversible mistakes. She is the founder of Medicare Transition Partners and the creator of the CMTA (Certified Medicare Transition Advisor) credentialing program — the first professional credential designed to train advisors on Medicare transition strategy. Elizabeth has been cited as a Medicare expert source in over 100 articles for CNBC and CNN. She specializes in Medicare strategy and planning, IRMAA and income planning, retirement healthcare costs, and employer Medicare transitions. Based in La Jolla, California.

I'm the founder and editor of ClearLegalTips, a legal-information site publishing plain-English DIY guides, free fillable legal templates, and state-by-state data tables — LLC filing fees, estate tax, and security-deposit rules — each row verified against the state's own statute or agency site. I can provide sourced, current numbers and practical context on small-business formation, landlord-tenant rules, and estate planning basics. I'm not an attorney and don't give legal advice; I verify what the law says and explain it in plain English.

Jeff Burr has been recognized as one of the top tax and estate planning attorneys in Southern Nevada and has been practicing for over 40 years. Through his years of community service and continual hard work, his personal client list contains many of the most prominent families in southern Nevada. Under Jeff's leadership, the firm has received the highest and most prestigious AV rating from Martindale Hubbell. Jeff's community involvement includes having been elected to the Clark County School Board and serving on boards such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, KLVX Planned Giving, St. Rose Dominican Foundation, Nevada State College, The Giving Tree, LDS Philanthropies and others. Jeff has been named by his peers as one of the top estate planning attorneys in Southern Nevada in every edition of Best Lawyers in America.

Founder of ProbateZero™, an AI pre-clearance intelligence system for estate administration. ProbateZero analyzes estates before death events and produces attorney-ready executor briefings with statutory citations and 30-action remediation checklists. Tested on real estates across 17 jurisdictions covering individual ownership, split trusts, LLC-owned rentals, and co-ownership scenarios.

Attorney Matthew Weidner has been a passionate consumer warrior for nearly 3 decades. He's been featured in press around the world on a wide range of consumer/legal related topics. He's been profiled in New York Times Best Selling Books, and has been regularly quoted in Wall Street Journal, New York Times and the like. He has an active social media presence and has one of the most popular legal YouTube Channels with nearly 500,000 viewer counts. He operates a professional grade studio and is available for immediate appearances.

Steven M. Sweat is the founding attorney of Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC, a plaintiff-side personal injury and wrongful death firm based in Los Angeles, California. With more than 30 years of experience exclusively representing injured individuals and the families of wrongful death victims, Steven has dedicated his entire legal career to fighting for those harmed by the negligence of others — never representing insurance companies or corporate defendants. Steven's firm handles a wide range of serious injury cases, including automobile and motorcycle collisions, truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, premises liability, pedestrian accidents, rideshare crashes, and wrongful death claims throughout California. All cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless compensation is recovered. Recognized consistently as one of California's top personal injury attorneys, Steven holds an Avvo 10.0 "Superb" rating, has been named to the Super Lawyers list every year since 2012, and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), and the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Beyond the courtroom, Steven is committed to educating the public about their legal rights. He publishes regularly on victimslawyer.com and the California Accident Attorneys Blog, produces legal educational content on his YouTube channel (@InjuryLawyerSteveSweat), and has contributed to national legal publications including the National Law Review.

I am a business attorney focused on working with Dentists, DSO's, Physicians, Entrepreneurs, and Small Business Owners. I founded Odgers Law Group in 2013 in Del Mar, California, and have since opened up offices in Poway, Mission Valley, and Los Angeles. My firm, Odgers Law Group, helps professionals and business owners in each step of their business life cycle: Formation, Growing, Protecting, and Exiting and plans for wealth preservation and transfer through comprehensive trust based estate planning.

Céleste Reumert Refn is the founder of GRAND IPR® and known internationally as The Trademark Accelerator. She is an accomplished speaker, author, and multi-award-winning trademark strategist with a flawless 100% trademark registration success rate. For over a decade, Céleste has helped visionary founders, creative entrepreneurs, and scale-ups safeguard their brand assets, avoid costly mistakes, and build businesses with staying power. She specialises in protecting brands across the UK, EU, France, Australia, the US, Canada, Japan, China, Singapore, and South Korea. Her work empowers leaders to expand internationally, pitch to investors with confidence, and scale safely, knowing their intellectual property is secure. She has a unique, integrity-driven approach: 👉 “If it wouldn’t hold up in court, I won’t file it.” Céleste is known for turning complex intellectual property law into accessible, actionable strategies. She cuts through the legal fog without losing precision, and her clients frequently say she makes a confusing process feel easy. Her mission is simple: Protect what matters. Cut through the noise. Build businesses that last. Quotable Soundbites: 💬 “Your ideas aren’t just content. They’re capital.” 💬 “Trademarks shouldn’t be swords. They should be shields.” 💬 “I don’t just protect brands. I build legacies.” 💬 “If your brainchildren are worth creating, they’re worth protecting.” 💬 “Innovation doesn’t need to trample creators to thrive.” Céleste is particularly passionate about tackling trademark bullying, IP overreach, and the dangers of letting tech giants monopolise common language. She has publicly criticised questionable trademark practices, including the recent Dev Mode®️ controversy. Her book, Build It. Protect It. Leverage It. (originally published in 2019 and currently being updated with a global perspective) features a foreword by Professor Morten Rosenmeier, Copenhagen University’s leading expert in copyright law. who personally offered to edit and write the foreword for both editions. Fun fact: Céleste got her masters degree in law without knowing that she experiences her life with both dyslexia & dyscalculia. The dyslexia label is official, not the dyscalculia label. If you’re looking for a trademark strategist who blends legal precision with deep care for creators, Céleste is the expert you want in your corner.

Brad A. Galbraith is the Managing Partner at GW Law, PLLC’s Naples and Indianapolis offices. He focuses on providing creative, cutting-edge estate, tax, and business planning advice to business owners and other wealthy individuals. Brad is board certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates by The Florida Bar Association. Brad began his professional career as a Certified Public Accountant. After switching to the practice of law and seeing the ineffectiveness and inefficiency of traditional planning methods, he endeavored to find a better way to assist his clients with estate, tax and business planning. As an estate planning attorney, he developed a model designed to provide clients with comprehensive, personalized estate, tax and business succession plans that withstand the test of time. Brad maintains an Indiana CPA license and has taught estate and tax planning to CPAs and attorneys at conferences and continuing education events throughout the United States. Additionally, Brad is the co-author of an extensive continuing education program for CPAs which has been published and distributed nationally. That program, entitled Estate Planning for CPAs, has also been presented to thousands of CPAs throughout the United States. Brad is also the author of several books, including: Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts Line By Line, Family Limited Partnership Agreement Line By Line, Family LLC Operating Agreements Line By Line, and is co-author of Disinherit The IRS, Don’t Die Until You’ve Read This Book, The Four Corners: Where Your Estate Plan Becomes A Living Legacy, and The Florida Domicile Handbook.

I am a publicist, coder, music industry executive and TV Producer with a track record of securing premier media placements and managing high-stakes narratives. At Popularity PR, I help high-profile individuals and corporations across the entertainment, legal, and political sectors navigate the modern media landscape. With an entrepreneurial background that includes building AI-driven intellectual property tools and navigating complex civil litigation, I offer a multifaceted perspective on how business, law, and culture collide. Available for expert commentary on: Public Relations (crisis comms, brand strategy), Entertainment (industry, celebrity narratives), Law (litigation strategy, IP protection), and Entrepreneurship (tech development, startups). Personal Interests: Music, binge-watching Netflix, and diving into complex legal strategy.

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W. Scott Hanken is a Springfield, Illinois criminal defense and DUI attorney with 37 years of legal experience, including service as a former Sangamon County Assistant State’s Attorney. I was born in and have remained a lifelong resident of Springfield, Illinois. I attended Griffin High School and completed my undergraduate degree at Marquette University. While growing up, I had frequent interaction with local attorneys and judges, which played a large role in my decision to pursue a career as an attorney. I attended Creighton University School of Law and earned my Juris Doctor in 1989. After law school, I served as a legal clerk and intern at several firms in Omaha and completed a 711 internship in the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office, which led to my appointment as an Assistant State’s Attorney. As a former prosecutor, I tried a wide range of criminal, traffic, and DUI cases and developed the skills needed to navigate the criminal justice system from both sides. I entered private practice in 1990, and my work has centered on criminal, traffic, and DUI defense ever since. Over 37 years of practice, I have defended cases ranging from routine traffic matters to capital murder charges. My goal in every case is the same: to listen, communicate, and provide the strongest possible defense for clients facing criminal charges. Education Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska - J.D. - 1989 Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - B.A. - 1985 Honors: Political Science Bar Associations Capital Litigation Trial Bar Association, Member Member Since: 2004 - current Illinois State Bar Association, Member Member Since: 1989 - current Sangamon County Bar Association, Member Member Since: 1989 - current Sangamon Country Bar Association, President Member Since: 2004 - 2005 Sangamon Country Defense Bar Association, President Member Since: 1993 - 2005 Sangamon Country Bar Association, Director Member Since: 1992 - 1993 Sangamon Country Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, President Member Since: 1990 - 1991 American Association for Justice, Member Member Since: 1991 The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member Member Since: 1990 Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member Member Since: 1990 Past Positions Attorney/Partner at Rabin, Myers & Hanken, P.C., 1996 to 2011 Public Defender at Sangamon County Public Defender, 1997 to 1999 Associate at Long, Morris, Myers and Rabin, P.C., 1994 to 1996 Associate at Pfeifer & Kelty, P.C., 1990 to 1994 Assistant State's Attorney at Sangamon County State's Attorney Office, 1989 to 1990 Certified Legal Specialties Capital Litigation Trial Bar Association, Capital Litigation Bar, 2004 Classes & Seminars Gaining The Best Settlement in Auto Injury Cases, NBI, 2009 Aggravated DUI - Resent Developments, ICLE, 2008 Published Works Gaining the Best Settlement in Auto Injury Cases, Attorney Continuing Legal Education, 2009 Current Employment Position Solo Practitioner Honors Super Lawyer - DUI/Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers, 2007 Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Superb 10.0 Rating, Avvo, 2010-2014 Avvo Lawyers Rating 10, Avvo, 2011 Client's Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo, 2012 Top Contributor - Criminal Defense, Avvo, 2013 Top 200 DUI Attorneys - Illinois (National Advocacy for DUI Defense), 2013 Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers - Illinois (American Society of Legal Advocates), 2014 Avvo Rated 10 Superb, Avvo, 2014 Superior DUI Attorney (National Advocacy for DUI Defense), 2016 Ten Best Attorneys - Criminal Defense (American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys), 2016 Best DUI Attorney - Top Rated, Expert Network Distinguished Lawyer, 2017 Ten Best Attorneys - Criminal Defense (American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys), 2017 Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo, 2017 Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2018 America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry, 2018 Three Best Rated - Best Business, DUI & Criminal Defense, ThreeBestRated.com, 2018 Client's Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo, 2018 Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo, 2018 Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2019 America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 10%, The American Registry, 2019 Nations Premier - Top 10 Ranking (National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys), 2019 Best of Springfield - Lawyer, Illinois Times, 2019 Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo, 2019 Best of Springfield - Law Firm, Illinois Times, 2020 America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 5%, The American Registry, 2020 Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2020 Top Ranking Attorney - Criminal Defense (American Association of Attorney Advocates), 2020 Three Best Rated - Best Business, ThreeBestRated.com, 2020 Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney - Best of the Best, 2020 Nations Premier - Top 10 Ranking (National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys), 2020 Lawyers of Distinction, 2020 Top Attorney - 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Very High Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, 35th Anniversary Recognition, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024 Avvo Client's Choice Award & Top Contributor, Avvo, 2024 Best of Springfield - Best Lawyer, Illinois Times, 2025 Community's Choice Award - Springfield (SJR / Official Community's Choice Awards), 2025 Top 3 Best Rated Criminal Defense Lawyers, ThreeBestRated.com, 2025 America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 3%, The American Registry, 2025 Distinguished - Very High Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell, 2025 Avvo Rated Top Lawyer & Superb Rated Lawyer, Avvo, 2025 America's Most Honored Lawyers, The American Registry, 2026 Top 10 Criminal Law Firm Dedicated to Justice - Illinois, 2026 Avvo Top Contributor & Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo, 2026 Lawyers of Distinction, 2026 Law Eagle of America, 2026 Super Lawyers - DUI/Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers, 2007-2026 (20 consecutive years) Avvo Superb Rated Lawyer (10.0) & Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo, 2011-2026 Avvo Top Contributor - 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