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Reed and Thompson, PLLC.

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 191 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(191) 92 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Probate & Estate AdministrationEstate & Trust LitigationSpecial Needs PlanningBusiness Succession PlanningWills & TrustsEstate Planning AttorneyElder Law & Medicaid Planning
Reed and Thompson, PLLC.
Location
Concord
Services
Probate & Estate Administration, Estate & Trust Litigation, Special Needs Planning
Reviews
191
Best for
Families wanting to understand every choice in estate planning without pressure or jargon.

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

Clients consistently describe a calm, unhurried consultation process where attorneys like Jordan McIntyre and Amanda Reed break down complex choices into language they can follow. Staff respond quickly to requests and walk families through every document step, adjusting plans without resistance until everything aligns with their wishes.

The firm has named partners (Amanda Reed, Emily Thompson) and support staff (Ashley Corn, Brittney Kay, Gabrielle) who handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and property transfers into trusts. Reviewers credit the team with turning a traditionally stressful legal task into something bearable and even comfortable.

Praised for
  • patient and kind staff
  • thorough explanation of options
  • efficient turnaround
  • professional and knowledgeable
  • removes stress from difficult process
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Best for: Families wanting to understand every choice in estate planning without pressure or jargon.

Where this business shines

  • Patient explanation of complex choices
  • Quick turnaround without rushing clients
  • Makes difficult conversations comfortable
  • Named partner attorneys with support staff

Worth knowing

  • Jordan McIntyre: estate documents, wills, powers of attorney
  • Amanda Reed: wills, trusts, estate planning
  • Emily Thompson: family trusts, estate planning, consultations
  • Ashley Corn, Brittney Kay, Gabrielle: support staff
  • Offers complementary initial consultations
  • Handles trust property transfers
  • Revises existing wills and incorporates into family trusts
  • Typical process: initial meeting to discuss wishes and trustees, follow-up meeting 3-4 weeks later to review and sign

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.61 average across the 76 probate & estate administration businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 91
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer a first consultation?
Yes. The firm offers complementary initial consultations, including via teleconference if needed.
How long does the process typically take?
An initial meeting to discuss your wishes and trustees is followed by a second meeting 3-4 weeks later to review documents and finalize signatures.
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Last updated 2026-09-02