The Probate Pro

What The Probate Pro does

The Probate Pro is a US-based law firm founded in 1994 and headquartered in Royal Oak, Michigan, that operates exclusively in the probate and estate law vertical. The firm provides national probate coordination services across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and every U.S. county, supported by physical offices in Royal Oak (MI), Detroit (MI), and Lake Mary (FL), with stated operations in Ohio and Illinois. Service offerings cover the full probate lifecycle: national probate coordination, probate and trust administration, probate and trust litigation, estate planning, special needs trusts, conservatorship, guardianship, elder law, probate appeals, quiet title actions, and wrongful death representation.

The firm has no proprietary technology platform. Operations are delivered through a traditional professional services model — attorneys, paralegals, and support staff handling court filings, client consultations, and referrals. The firm is supported by a content marketing layer (blog, YouTube videos, podcast appearances), an e-commerce merchandise store (Probate Pro Store), and a 24/7 call/text intake line (833-PROBATE).

The Probate Pro is primarily a sales-led, referral-driven business. Revenue is generated from professional legal fees on probate, trust, estate planning, guardianship, and elder law matters, with quote-based pricing and free initial consultations; appeals are stated to typically cost $10,000 to $20,000. The firm serves two main customer segments: (1) individuals and families needing probate, estate, guardianship, or elder law help, and (2) law firms (mostly personal injury, trial, and general practice) that refer probate matters for specialized handling. No external funding, M&A activity, or parent company is identified; the firm is privately held by founder Darren Findling.

Name

The Probate Pro

Legal name

The Probate Pro

Website

https://theprobatepro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Probate Pro is a US-based law firm specializing exclusively in probate, trust, estate planning, guardianship, and elder law matters, serving individuals and families nationwide and acting as a referral partner to hundreds of law firms across all 50 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Probate Law Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Estate Administration & Probate Services (FSAAANAE)

Keywords

• Probate law services
• Estate administration
• Trust administration
• Estate planning
• Elder law

Headquarters

HQ city

Royal Oak

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Revenue: The Probate Pro generates revenue through legal fees for probate coordination, administration, litigation, trust administration, estate planning, guardianship, conservatorship, special needs trust, and elder law services. The firm serves individuals and families as direct clients, as well as serving as a referral partner to other law firms nationwide. Revenue is derived from professional legal services rendered to clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Probate Pro is a national probate coordination law firm that exclusively practices probate, trust, estate planning, guardianship, conservatorship, special needs trust, elder law, probate litigation, probate appeals, quiet title, and wrongful death representation. The firm serves individual clients and families directly across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and every U.S. county from Michigan headquarters, while also serving as a referral partner for hundreds of other law firms.

Product overview

The Probate Pro is a national probate law firm offering a comprehensive suite of legal services centered on probate and estate matters. The firm provides National Probate Coordination as its flagship service spanning all 50 states, supported by core practice areas including Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust, Conservatorship, Guardianship, Elder Law, Probate Appeals, Quiet Title Actions, and Wrongful Death Representation. The firm operates from Michigan headquarters with additional offices in Florida, and complements its legal services with an e-commerce store and extensive educational blog/video content resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Probate Coordination Probate coordination services provided across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and every U.S. county, positioning the firm as a one-stop national probate coordination firm headquartered in Michigan.
• Probate Administration Legal assistance for executors and trustees in administering probate or trusts, navigating court procedures and requirements.
• Probate Litigation Legal representation for managing probate and trust disputes when trusts or probate decisions are contested or litigated.
• Trust Administration Legal guidance for trustees in administering trusts and navigating fiduciary responsibilities.
• Estate Planning Legal services to help families set up estate plans to ensure proper distribution of assets and protection of assets.
• Special Needs Trust Legal services for setting up special needs trusts for beneficiaries who require additional financial help and protection.
• Conservatorship Legal guidance for establishing and managing conservatorships over individuals who cannot manage their own finances.
• Guardianship Legal guidance for establishing and managing guardianships for individuals who cannot make important life decisions on their own.
• Elder Law Legal services focused on protecting seniors and addressing issues affecting older adults including nursing home care and Medicaid planning.
• Probate Appeals Legal representation for appealing probate court decisions to higher courts, including Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court matters; typically priced at $10,000 to $20,000 based on complexity.
• Quiet Title Actions Legal services for resolving disputes over real property title ownership and related real estate disputes.
• Wrongful Death Representation Legal services for wrongful death claims including settlement distribution to wrongful death claimants under Michigan's Wrongful Death Act (MCL 600.2922).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2 Billion distributed to clients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Lanier Law FirmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Lanier Law Firm, led by W. Mark Lanier (top civil trial lawyer with close to $20 billion in verdicts), refers probate matters to The Probate Pro. Mark Lanier has publicly endorsed The Probate Pro stating 'One of the things that's made my law firm's life easier is getting to work with The Probate Pro.'
• Ven Johnson LawcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVen Johnson, founder of Ven Johnson Law, refers probate matters to The Probate Pro. Ven Johnson has publicly stated 'Darren answered my call on a 11,500 foot peak while heli-skiing. Enough said,' demonstrating the responsive referral relationship.
• Mike Morse Law FirmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMichael Morse, founder of Mike Morse Law Firm, has a long-standing relationship with The Probate Pro (childhood friends with Darren Findling). He states 'When we need trusted probate or estate support, his team is always our first call.'
• SEVA Law FirmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPratheep Sevanthinathan, founder of SEVA Law Firm, states 'There really is no one better in the area of probate in Michigan...or the nation. I am an attorney and I refer every single one of my probate cases to this firm.'
• Marko LawcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJonathan R. Marko, founder of Marko Law, endorses The Probate Pro stating 'They are the best probate lawyers around. It's hard to find attorneys as responsive and committed!'
• Scott Goodwin Law P.C.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScott Goodwin states 'I don't give referrals lightly—but when it comes to probate and estate matters, The Probate Pro is in a league of its own. Darren and his team are available 24/7, they take care of every detail from start to finish.'
• Buckfire Law FirmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRobert J. Lantzy of Buckfire Law Firm states 'The Probate Pro sets the standard for probate representation. Their knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to clients are second to none. I confidently recommend them to everyone.'
• Jefferson Law CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlbert J. Dib, founder of Jefferson Law Center, states 'When the best trial lawyers need probate counsel they can trust without hesitation, The Probate Pro is the call. They combine unmatched knowledge, relentless responsiveness, and genuine care for every client we send their way.'

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Trust & Will: Online platform providing DIY wills, trusts, and estate planning documents for consumers. Competes with The Probate Pro at the upstream estate planning stage by automating and reducing the cost of simpler planning work that historically flowed to attorneys.
• Wealth.com: Technology platform providing estate planning software and AI-enabled tools for financial advisors and their clients. Adjacent competitor to The Probate Pro's estate planning offering, channeling planning work through advisors rather than directly to consumer attorneys.
• FreeWill: Online estate planning platform offering free will creation and partnerships with nonprofits. Targets the same consumer estate-planning demand that The Probate Pro addresses, but uses a self-service technology model.

Broad incumbents

• McDermott Will & Emery: Large international law firm with a prominent Private Client group handling estate planning, trust administration, and probate for wealthy individuals and families. Comparable to The Probate Pro on trusts and estates work but as part of a much broader corporate and litigation platform.
• Loeb & Loeb: National law firm with a strong Private Client practice handling estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate for high-net-worth individuals. Comparable to The Probate Pro in estate and trust matters, though situated in a broader full-service firm with significant entertainment and corporate practices.
• BakerHostetler: Major U.S. law firm with a Private Wealth practice serving individuals, families, and fiduciaries on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Overlaps with The Probate Pro on estate and trust work but as part of a large multi-disciplinary platform.
• Proskauer Rose: Full-service firm with a market-leading Private Client and Trusts & Estates group that handles high-end estate planning, probate litigation, and fiduciary matters. Comparable to The Probate Pro at the high-net-worth end of probate and trust work, though from a global full-service base.
• Holland & Knight: Major U.S. law firm with a Private Wealth Services practice covering estate planning, probate, and trust administration for high-net-worth clients. Overlaps with The Probate Pro on estate and trust matters but operates a much broader multi-practice platform.
• Greenberg Traurig: Large international law firm with a substantial Trusts & Estates practice covering estate planning, probate administration, and fiduciary litigation nationwide. Comparable service mix to The Probate Pro but as one practice among many across a global platform.

Direct peers

• Withers: Global law firm specializing in private client and trusts & estates practice, serving high-net-worth individuals with cross-border estate, trust, and succession planning. Directly comparable to The Probate Pro as both position themselves as dedicated estate/probate specialists rather than general practitioners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theprobatepro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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