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Knipp Law Office, PLLC

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 77 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(77) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs PlanningProbate & Estate AdministrationEstate & Trust LitigationElder Law & Medicaid PlanningBusiness Succession PlanningWills & TrustsEstate Planning Attorney
Knipp Law Office, PLLC
Location
Cornelius
Services
Special Needs Planning, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate & Trust Litigation
Reviews
77
Ranking
#13 in Special Needs Planning
Best for
families and individuals setting up trusts, estate plans, and probate administration in the Charlotte and Lake Norman area

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-02). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-10.

What recent reviews say

Knipp Law Office handles estate planning, trusts, and probate matters for clients across the Charlotte area and Lake Norman region. Reviewers consistently report feeling guided through complex processes by knowledgeable staff who explain documents in detail and respond promptly to questions.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and clear explanations
  • professional and responsive
  • patient with complex processes
  • staff guide clients through overwhelming tasks
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Best for: families and individuals setting up trusts, estate plans, and probate administration in the Charlotte and Lake Norman area

Where this business shines

  • detailed explanations of all documents
  • patient approach to complex estate processes
  • follow-up education (webinars on trust funding)
  • staff named by reviewers (Beth, David Mickus, Carol Coakley, Tarrah Brown)

Worth knowing

  • David Mickus hosts webinars on trust funding
  • Beth and Carol Coakley named for estate planning support
  • Tarrah Brown noted for real estate assistance
  • Certificate of trust provided to clients
  • Drafts provided in advance for client review

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.58 average across the 139 special needs planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 73
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer services outside Cornelius?
Yes. Their website states they serve Lake Norman, Cornelius, Charlotte, the Greater Charlotte area, North Carolina, Concord, Belmont, and Kannapolis.
Can you help if I've moved states and need to update my trust?
Yes. Reviewers report Knipp Law handled trust restatement for clients who moved and had life changes.
Do you explain estate planning in plain language?
Yes. Reviewers consistently note that all documents and processes are explained in detail, and drafts are provided in advance for your review.
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Last updated 2026-09-02