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Erin Patterson Law, PLLC

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 65 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(65) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs PlanningBusiness Succession PlanningWills & TrustsEstate Planning AttorneyProbate & Estate Administration
Erin Patterson Law, PLLC
Location
Dilworth, Charlotte
Services
Special Needs Planning, Business Succession Planning, Wills & Trusts
Reviews
65
Ranking
#3 in Special Needs Planning
Best for
Families planning estates and business owners managing succession, especially those with complex finances or life circumstances.

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

Erin Patterson Law helps families and business owners build estate plans tailored to their specific circumstances. Clients consistently report feeling heard, guided through complex decisions with patience, and confident in the team's expertise across wills, trusts, probate, and succession matters.

Praised for
  • attentive listening and compassion
  • thorough and organized process
  • clear communication and transparent fees
  • builds trust quickly
  • skilled at complex situations
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Best for: Families planning estates and business owners managing succession, especially those with complex finances or life circumstances.

Where this business shines

  • Builds understanding of client goals before drafting documents
  • Handles complex situations including probate and business sales
  • Transparent fees and timelines
  • Staff members named and praised in reviews

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Erin Patterson, Brittnee, Tricia, Jeanna Shelton, and Jessica named in reviews
  • Communicates directly with clients' financial advisors, accountants, and managers
  • Handles will updates, trust development, powers of attorney, probate administration, estate settlement, and business sales
  • Described as handling follow-up and detail-oriented execution

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.58 average across the 139 special needs planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 92
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you work with families going through probate after losing a spouse?
Yes. Clients describe the firm guiding them through probate, estate settlement, trust updates, and future planning after a spouse's death.
Will you connect with my financial advisor or accountant?
Yes. Clients report the firm communicates directly with their separate finance managers and accountants throughout the process.

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Last updated 2026-09-02