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Hicks-Guinn Law

Updated 2026-08-02 · 1,354 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 57 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(57) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Hicks-Guinn Law
Services
Wills & Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Business Succession Planning
Reviews
57

What recent reviews say

Attendees at community events consistently praised Robyn Hicks-Guinn's ability to make estate planning approachable and understandable. Her presentations drew particular praise for clarity and genuine engagement with the material.

Clients working directly with the firm reported smooth, stress-free processes from start to finish. Robyn handled comprehensive document packages (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds) with patience and attentiveness, answering questions thoroughly and ensuring families felt confident in their decisions.

Praised for
  • clear explanations of complex topics
  • knowledgeable and passionate
  • compassionate and patient
  • responsive communication
  • professional and dedicated
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Best for: Families needing clear guidance on wills, trusts, and probate matters.

Strengths

  • Makes complex legal concepts easy to understand
  • Thorough document preparation and follow-through
  • Personal attention and patience with clients
  • Responsive to client questions

Worth knowing

  • Robyn Hicks-Guinn conducts educational presentations at community venues
  • Handled comprehensive estate packages including Living Trust, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, HIPAA authorizations, Living Will, Pour Over Will, Personal Property documents, and Quit Claim Deeds
  • Client connected through MetLife Legal Plan

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.65 average across the 91 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 83
Review volume 77
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What documents does Hicks-Guinn Law prepare for estate planning?
Clients report the firm prepares comprehensive packages including wills, trusts (living trusts, pour over wills), durable powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, HIPAA authorizations, living wills, personal property documents, and quit claim deeds.
Does the firm serve only Charlotte?
The business's website claims service areas in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilson, and North Carolina more broadly.

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Last updated 2026-08-02