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Erin Patterson Law, PLLC

Updated 2026-08-02 · 1,354 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 64 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(64) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Wills & TrustsProbate & Estate AdministrationSpecial Needs PlanningBusiness Succession PlanningEstate & Trust LitigationEstate Planning Attorney
Erin Patterson Law, PLLC
Services
Wills & Trusts, Probate & Estate Administration, Special Needs Planning
Reviews
64

What recent reviews say

Clients consistently report feeling heard and guided through complex estate planning with care and expertise. Erin Patterson's team (including Britnee, Jeanna, Tricia, and Jessica) breaks down confusing legal work into manageable steps, communicates fees upfront, and delivers documents promptly while treating sensitive family matters with genuine compassion.

Praised for
  • attentive listening and understanding
  • clear communication and transparency
  • thorough, detail-oriented work
  • compassionate and patient guidance
  • knowledgeable, competent staff
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Best for: Families seeking thoughtful, transparent estate planning that addresses complex financial and family situations.

Strengths

  • expert listening and personalized planning
  • clear fee communication upfront
  • efficient document delivery
  • compassionate handling of complex family situations

Worth knowing

  • Named staff: Erin Patterson (principal), Britnee, Jeanna Shelton, Tricia, Jessica
  • Services praised: estate planning from scratch, will updates, POA preparation, probate handling, business sale guidance
  • Approach: firm conducts extensive upfront planning conversations before drafting documents, coordinates directly with clients' financial advisors and accountants

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.65 average across the 91 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 93
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?
The business lists 7 days of opening hours on their Google profile; contact them directly to confirm specific times.
Can you help if our family has a complicated financial situation?
Yes. Reviewers noted the firm coordinates directly with clients' financial advisors, accountants, and takes extensive time understanding finances before drafting.
What does an initial estate planning appointment cover?
According to reviews, they ask detailed questions to understand your family, finances, wishes, and current documents before proposing changes or a full plan.

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Last updated 2026-08-02