How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in York County, Pennsylvania?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving York County.
We found 11 estate law firms serving York County. York County is part of the South Central Pennsylvania region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in York County Orphans' Court.
Pennsylvania uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in York 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%No statutory fee schedule; Orphans' Court reviews reasonableness (In re LaRocca's Trust Estate, 431 Pa. 542 (1968) factors; Johnson Estate guideline: 5% on first $100K, declining)Verified Jun 11, 2026 to 5%No statutory fee schedule; Orphans' Court reviews reasonableness (In re LaRocca's Trust Estate, 431 Pa. 542 (1968) factors; Johnson Estate guideline: 5% on first $100K, declining)Verified Jun 11, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a York 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.
South Central Pennsylvania Firms
Barley Snyder
FirmFull-service law firm with 130+ attorneys across multiple offices providing trusts and estates services including estate planning, estate administration, tax planning, and probate litigation.
Location
126 East King StreetLancaster, PA 17602
Phone
(717) 299-5201
Service Area
7 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationEstate LitigationTax Planning
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Caldwell & Kearns, P.C.
FirmSeventeen-attorney Harrisburg law firm providing elder law services and assistance with all aspects of the probate and estate administration process since the 1920s.
Location
3631 North Front StreetHarrisburg, PA 17110
Phone
(717) 232-7661
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationElder LawWills Trusts
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Hazen Law Group
FirmHelping families around Harrisburg Pennsylvania since 1992 with estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, guardianships, Medicaid planning, and veterans benefits. Led by Marielle F. Hazen, Certified Elder Law Attorney.
Location
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 202Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone
(717) 540-4332
Established
1992
Estate PlanningElder LawSpecial Needs PlanningGuardianshipVeterans BenefitsMedicaid Planning
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McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
FirmFull-service firm with offices in Harrisburg and Lancaster whose Estate Planning Group works with clients and their other professional advisors to develop customized estate plans that reduce taxes, preserve assets, and carry out legacies.
Location
100 Pine StreetHarrisburg, PA 17101
Phone
(717) 232-8000
Service Area
4 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsTrust AdministrationTax PlanningBusiness SuccessionPowers Of AttorneyEstate Litigation
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Mette, Attorneys at Law
FirmOne of Central Pennsylvania's largest law firms since 1969, providing comprehensive estates, trusts, tax planning, guardianship, Medicaid, and long-term care planning services.
Location
3401 North Front Street, Suite 200Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone
(717) 232-5000
Established
1969
Service Area
5 counties
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate AdministrationEstate LitigationTax Planning
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Metzger and Spencer, LLP
FirmLancaster firm with over 90 years of combined legal experience serving Lancaster, York, Berks, and Lebanon counties with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, trust and estate administration.
Location
901 Rohrerstown RdLancaster, PA 17601
Phone
(717) 208-3145
Service Area
4 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTax PlanningBusiness Succession
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Mooney Law
FirmMulti-office central Pennsylvania firm with a Lemoyne location in Cumberland County. Estate planning practice covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Location
1300 Market Street, Suite 301Lemoyne, PA 17043
Phone
(717) 632-4656
Service Area
4 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsPowers Of Attorney
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Trinity Law
FirmRepresents clients in probate administration and probate litigation throughout Pennsylvania with offices in York, Lancaster, and Mechanicsburg. Over 30 years of experience.
Location
1681 Kenneth RoadYork, PA 17408
Phone
(717) 843-8046
Service Area
4 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationProbate LitigationWills TrustsElder LawBusiness Succession
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Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve York 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 York 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
York County
York County Judicial Center, 45 North George Street
York, PA 17401
Phone:
717-771-9607Fax:
717-771-4678
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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