Columbia, MO · 6 firms
Probate and estate lawyers in Columbia
Every firm below has an office serving Columbia and at least one attorney active on the Missouri bar roster. Nearest first.
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6 firms serving Columbia
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Firms around Columbia
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| Firm | Practice | Distance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO · 8 attorneysLicense status checked on the Missouri Bar roster on September 24, 2026. | Estate planning · Guardianship · Probate · Trust administration | under a mile | Call (573) 874-7777See firm |
| Columbia, MO · 2 attorneysLicense status checked on the Missouri Bar roster on September 25, 2026. | Estate planning · Guardianship · Probate | under a mile | Call (573) 279-1349See firm |
Luckenbill Law Firm, LLC (Missouri Legacy Law) Columbia, MO · 1 attorneyLicense status checked on the Missouri Bar roster on September 25, 2026. | Estate planning | 2 mi | Call (573) 886-8940See firm |
| Columbia, MO · 3 attorneysLicense status checked on the Missouri Bar roster on September 24, 2026. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 3 mi | Call (573) 874-1122See firm |
David W. Walker Attorney At Law (Ford, Parshall & Baker) Columbia, MO · 1 attorneyLicense status checked on the Missouri Bar roster on September 24, 2026. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 3 mi | Call (573) 285-2047See firm |
The Law Firm of Haden & Colbert Columbia, MO · 5 attorneysLicense status checked on the Missouri Bar roster on September 25, 2026. | Elder law · Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 6 mi | Call (573) 442-3535See firm |
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