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Linville Law Office, PLLC

Updated 2026-10-02 · 4,383 reviewed · 138 listed · Scored from 22 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(22) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Linville Law Office, PLLC
Location
Carmel, Charlotte
Services
Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration
Reviews
22
Ranking
#28 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
Families planning for elder care, disability, or estate distribution; those needing Medicaid guidance.

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

What recent reviews say

Judy Linville and her team guide clients through estate planning with clear explanations and thorough planning. Staff including Cindy Lynn, Corey Jones, and Amanda Hand handle elder law, Medicaid issues, and trust administration with responsiveness and compassion. One client reported a lapse in communication after a paid initial consultation, though the vast majority of reviews praise quick responses and professional follow-up.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable attorney
  • clear explanations of complex topics
  • thorough documentation and follow-up
  • compassionate and respectful staff
  • responsive communication
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Best for: Families planning for elder care, disability, or estate distribution; those needing Medicaid guidance.

Where this business shines

  • Judy Linville explains complex legal and tax topics clearly
  • Team includes clinical care manager and paralegal for elder law and Medicaid issues
  • Strong follow-up and documentation after planning sessions

Worth knowing

  • Judy Linville leads the firm
  • Staff includes Cindy Lynn (Clinical Care Manager and Paralegal), Corey Jones (Office Manager and Paralegal), Amanda Hand (Client Coordinator)
  • Uses visual aids like flowcharts to explain estate options
  • Handles Medicaid liens and Medicare issues alongside estate administration
  • Initial consultation fee: $450 mentioned in one review

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.6 average across the 124 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 83
Review volume 59
Review recency 98
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Linville Law help with Medicaid planning?
Yes. The firm handles Medicaid and Medicare issues alongside estate planning. They have resolved Medicaid liens on estates and guide clients through elder law planning.
What is the initial consultation fee?
One client reported paying $450 for an initial meeting.
Does the firm serve the Charlotte area?
Yes, they serve Charlotte, NC and are located in Carmel.

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Last updated 2026-10-02