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Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 52 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(52) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs PlanningBusiness Succession PlanningWills & TrustsEstate Planning AttorneyProbate & Estate Administration
Charlotte Estate Planning
Location
Carmel, Charlotte
Services
Special Needs Planning, Business Succession Planning, Wills & Trusts
Reviews
52
Ranking
#7 in Special Needs Planning
Best for
Families wanting personal attention and clear explanations without big-firm markup.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-02). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-02.

What recent reviews say

Ryan Stump, the owner-attorney, meets clients wherever they start-from complete beginners to experienced professionals-and walks them through every step with clear language and genuine patience. He stays consistently available, answers questions fast, and explains each detail until clients feel confident. His work covers wills, trusts, business succession, and probate, all executed with precision and a focus on listening to what each client actually needs rather than pushing a package.

Clients consistently note his professionalism, competitive rates, and speed of delivery. Many describe feeling a real sense of protection and peace of mind after the process. Several mention specifically that Ryan didn't disappear after they paid, but stayed engaged through completion. A retired attorney praised his mastery of North Carolina estate law; a business owner highlighted his willingness to refer to experts outside his area and guide clients through those connections too.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and thorough
  • highly responsive and available
  • patient explanation of complex topics
  • personal attention from owner-attorney
  • competitive pricing and good value
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Best for: Families wanting personal attention and clear explanations without big-firm markup.

Where this business shines

  • Owner-attorney handles your case personally from start to finish
  • Explains complex topics in plain language
  • Fast turnaround and consistently responsive
  • Competitive fees relative to larger firms

Worth knowing

  • Ryan Stump is the owner and works directly with every client
  • Revocable living trusts and pour-over wills are a core service
  • Intake forms are comprehensive; clients get structured information gathering
  • Available for follow-up calls lasting 2-3 hours to review and explain documents
  • Willing to refer clients to specialists outside his core expertise
  • Works with clients remotely, not just in-person

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.58 average across the 139 special needs planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 63% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 90
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Ryan Stump work with clients outside Charlotte?
Yes. He serves the greater Charlotte region including Cornelius, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Monroe, Mooresville, and Pineville. Clients report working with him remotely as well.
Will Ryan explain the documents to me if I don't understand estate planning?
Yes. Reviewers consistently note he meets you where you are in your knowledge, takes time to explain every step clearly, and will do follow-up calls lasting hours if needed to answer questions about your documents.
Does Ryan work on complex estates?
Yes. He handles revocable living trusts with pour-over wills and works with clients on business succession planning. He also refers to specialists for matters outside his core expertise.

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Last updated 2026-09-02