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Collins Family & Elder Law Group

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 50 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(50) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Collins Family & Elder Law Group
Location
Dilworth, Charlotte
Services
Wills & Trusts, Elder Law & Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning Attorney
Reviews
50
Ranking
#21 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
Families navigating divorce, custody disputes, or elder law matters in the Charlotte region seeking attentive counsel.

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

Clients consistently experience attentive, knowledgeable counsel from named attorneys like Kristen Leonard, Patti Tutone, and Ali Miller, who explain legal matters plainly and prioritize family welfare. Staff follow up regularly, remain available throughout cases, and approach difficult situations with genuine care rather than rushing to bill hours.

Praised for
  • responsive and available staff
  • compassionate and empathetic approach
  • clear explanations in plain language
  • knowledgeable attorneys
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Best for: Families navigating divorce, custody disputes, or elder law matters in the Charlotte region seeking attentive counsel.

Where this business shines

  • Named attorneys with strong individual reputations
  • Plain-language legal explanations
  • Responsive availability and frequent follow-up

Worth knowing

  • Attorney Kristen Leonard: probate and real estate consultation, prioritizes client education over intake speed
  • Attorney Patti Tutone: divorce and custody work, praised for organization and response speed across multiple reviews
  • Attorney Ali Miller: divorce and custody, known for responsive and supportive counsel
  • Paralegal Anna Skaggs: custody and family law support
  • Board-certified family law specialist and board-certified elder law specialist on staff
  • Family financial mediator and licensed superior court mediator credentials claimed

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.56 average across the 208 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 74
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Collins Family & Elder Law Group serve areas outside Charlotte?
Their website lists service areas including Asheville, Ballantyne, Lake Norman, Monroe, Weddington, and Huntersville, as well as Charlotte and North Carolina more broadly.
Are the attorneys board-certified?
The firm states its attorneys are board-certified in family law and elder law, and include a family financial mediator and licensed superior court mediator.
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Last updated 2026-09-02