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Updated 2026-10-02 · 4,383 reviewed · 138 listed · Scored from 53 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(53) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Business Succession PlanningSpecial Needs PlanningWills & TrustsEstate Planning AttorneyProbate & Estate Administration
Charlotte Estate Planning
Location
Carmel, Charlotte
Services
Business Succession Planning, Special Needs Planning, Wills & Trusts
Reviews
53
Ranking
#18 in Business Succession Planning
Best for
Families and business owners seeking personalized estate planning without sales pressure or national-firm complexity.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-02). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-02.

What recent reviews say

Clients consistently praise Ryan Stump for making estate planning straightforward and stress-free. He listens carefully to individual needs, explains every step clearly, and stays responsive throughout the process, whether the work takes weeks or months.

Staff handle revocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and business succession planning with precision. Reviewers note his competitive pricing, willingness to admit knowledge limits and refer to specialists, and genuine care that turns a potentially daunting process into something manageable.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and thorough
  • patient and responsive
  • clear explanations
  • attentive to client needs
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Best for: Families and business owners seeking personalized estate planning without sales pressure or national-firm complexity.

Where this business shines

  • Owner attorney works directly with every client
  • Competitive pricing
  • Patient explanation of complex documents
  • Handles changes and complications without pressure

Worth knowing

  • Ryan Stump is the owner-attorney who works directly with clients
  • Revocable living trusts and pour-over wills are specifically praised services
  • Clients report 2-3 hour review calls with detailed explanations
  • One reviewer noted longer timelines due to multiple requested changes handled patiently
  • Competitive pricing mentioned multiple times

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 73 business succession planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 91
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do I need to be in the Charlotte area to work with them?
No. Their website claims service areas across the greater Charlotte region (Charlotte, Cornelius, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, Monroe, Mooresville, Pineville), and reviewers confirm they work with clients outside the immediate area.
What documents do you prepare?
Their website lists wills, trusts, powers of attorney, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, living wills, gun trusts, legal guardianship, asset protection plans, and business succession planning documents.
What if I need multiple revisions during the process?
Reviewers report that Ryan handles requests for changes with patience and care, working to find solutions that suit your needs rather than rushing you.
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Last updated 2026-10-02