How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Chester County, Pennsylvania?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Chester County.
We found 16 estate law firms serving Chester County. Chester County is part of the Philadelphia Metropolitan region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Chester County Orphans' Court.
Pennsylvania uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Chester County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in Pennsylvania are based on reasonable compensation — typically 3%20 Pa.C.S. § 3537 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage; Johnson Estate guideline: 5% on first $100K, declining)Verified May 27, 2026 to 5%20 Pa.C.S. § 3537 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage; Johnson Estate guideline: 5% on first $100K, declining)Verified May 27, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Chester County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Orphans' Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Philadelphia Metropolitan Firms
Alexander & Pelli, LLC
FirmCenter City Philadelphia firm concentrating in probate, trust, and estate planning, with matters filed in the Philadelphia Register of Wills and Orphans' Court. Handles estate and trust administration, federal and state estate and gift tax, guardianships, and representation of executors, trustees, and beneficiaries.
Location
1880 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1740Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone
(215) 564-6400
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationEstate LitigationTax PlanningGuardianship
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Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP
FirmCenter City firm at One Logan Square whose Wills, Trusts, Estates and Taxes group serves Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Prepares wills and trusts that minimize Pennsylvania inheritance and federal estate tax and administers estates through the Register of Wills and Orphans' Court.
Location
130 North 18th Street, Suite 1500Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone
(215) 790-0100
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningWills TrustsProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTax Planning
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Brandywine Estate & Probate Lawyer
FirmEstate planning and probate services in West Chester, serving Chester County families with wills, trusts, estate administration, guardianship, and power of attorney services. Additional offices in Exton and Lancaster.
Location
535 N Church St, Suite 170West Chester, PA 19380
Phone
(484) 394-2907
Service Area
2 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationElder LawWills TrustsSpecial Needs PlanningEstate Litigation
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Diamond, Polsky & Bauer PC
FirmCenter City Philadelphia firm with a second office in Media, concentrating on estate planning, estate administration, tax planning, and real estate. Represents individuals across Greater Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley.
Location
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 900Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone
(215) 732-4200
Established
1960
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsTax PlanningBusiness Succession
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Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C.
FirmFull-service Media firm with a dedicated Trusts & Estates department handling wills, revocable trusts, estate tax planning, probate administration, guardianships, and Orphans' Court litigation for Delaware County clients.
Location
300 West State Street, Suite 300Media, PA 19063
Phone
(610) 565-3700
Established
1917
Service Area
4 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsTrust AdministrationTax PlanningGuardianshipEstate Litigation
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Steven J. Fromm & Associates, P.C.
FirmSteven J. Fromm has been a tax, estate planning, probate and estate administration attorney in Philadelphia and its outlying counties for over 47 years. Holds an LL.M. in taxation from NYU Graduate Division School of Law and is a licensed CPA.
Location
1420 Walnut Street, Suite 300Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone
(215) 735-2336
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTax PlanningTrust AdministrationBusiness Succession
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Heckscher, Teillon, Terrill & Sager, P.C.
FirmWest Conshohocken firm in Montgomery County concentrating in estate and trust planning, administration, and fiduciary litigation for individuals and families. Litigates regularly before the Register of Wills and Orphans' Court across the Philadelphia suburbs, representing executors, trustees, agents, and beneficiaries in will and trust disputes.
Location
1001 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 1-300West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone
(610) 940-2600
Established
1994
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate AdministrationEstate LitigationTax PlanningGuardianship
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High Swartz LLP
FirmNorristown firm steps from the Montgomery County Courthouse and Register of Wills, handling wills, trusts, and estate administration for Montgomery and Bucks County families. Practice includes powers of attorney, guardianships, and Orphans' Court disputes.
Location
40 East Airy StreetNorristown, PA 19401
Phone
(610) 275-0700
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationWills TrustsEstate LitigationGuardianship
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Jerner Law Group, P.C.
FirmPhiladelphia firm in the Germantown section handling estate planning and probate through the Philadelphia Register of Wills, including securing Letters Testamentary and Letters of Administration. Drafts wills, special needs trusts, children's trusts, standalone retirement trusts, and powers of attorney, and administers estates from asset collection through distribution.
Location
5401 Wissahickon AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19144
Phone
(215) 843-6000
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsSpecial Needs PlanningPowers Of AttorneyGuardianship
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Klenk Law
FirmSix-attorney boutique firm with over two decades of experience providing estate planning and probate services. Main office in Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square with meeting locations across multiple counties and throughout New Jersey and New York City.
Location
2202 Delancey PlacePhiladelphia, PA 19103
Phone
(215) 790-1095
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationElder LawEstate Litigation
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Solomon, Berschler, Campbell & Thomas, P.C.
FirmNorristown firm near the Montgomery County Register of Wills preparing wills, trusts, advance directives, and powers of attorney for Montgomery County and the surrounding five-county area. Also handles estate administration and Orphans' Court disputes.
Location
317 Swede StreetNorristown, PA 19401
Phone
(610) 279-4300
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningWills TrustsProbate AdministrationEstate LitigationPowers Of Attorney
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Thompson & Donati Law
FirmMedia firm in the Delaware County seat, walking distance to the courthouse and Register of Wills. Drafts wills and trusts, handles estate administration and Orphans' Court representation for Delaware County families, and offers a free initial consultation.
Location
110 West Front StreetMedia, PA 19063
Phone
(610) 565-4042
Service Area
4 counties
Estate PlanningWills TrustsProbate AdministrationEstate LitigationPowers Of Attorney
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Werner & Wood
FirmWest Chester firm focused on probate administration, estate planning, and residential real estate, with additional offices in Honey Brook and Phoenixville serving Chester County.
Location
203 W Miner StreetWest Chester, PA 19382
Phone
(610) 692-2900
Service Area
1 county
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsElder LawPowers Of AttorneyTax PlanningBusiness Succession
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Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Chester County.
Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Probate Law Firm
FirmDedicated probate and estate administration attorneys serving all of Pennsylvania with comprehensive probate services. Also assists out-of-state executors managing PA probate.
Location
230 S. Broad Street, 17th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19102
Phone
(215) 918-4242
Service Area
Statewide
Probate AdministrationEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationEstate Litigation
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Scaringi Law
FirmHarrisburg probate litigation firm with 18 attorneys across 6 locations, with experience successfully advocating for clients throughout Pennsylvania in contested probate matters.
Location
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 106Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone
(717) 775-7195
Service Area
Statewide
Probate LitigationEstate LitigationElder LawEstate Planning
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Pennsylvania self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
Pennsylvania uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Chester County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
Orphans' Court
Chester County
Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, Suite 2200
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone:
610-344-6335Fax:
610-344-6218
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (estate probates and account filings); other filings until 4:15 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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