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Reed and Thompson, PLLC.

Updated 2026-10-02 · 4,383 reviewed · 138 listed · Scored from 193 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(193) 92 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Reed and Thompson, PLLC.
Location
Concord
Services
Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning Attorney, Special Needs Planning
Reviews
193
Ranking
#5 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
Families new to estate planning, people with hearing difficulties or communication needs, anyone seeking transparent advice without upselling.

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

What recent reviews say

Clients consistently encounter attorneys who listen carefully and explain estate documents in plain language. Emily Thompson, Amanda Reed, and Jordan McIntyre are named repeatedly for patience with clients who have hearing difficulties, family disagreements, or no prior trust experience. Staff follow up quickly and make changes without complaint.

The firm handles wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate settlement with a personal touch. Reviewers note the team avoids pushing unnecessary services and completes work faster than promised. Work includes trust funding for home purchases and multi-generational planning.

Praised for
  • patient and attentive listening
  • clear explanations of complex documents
  • compassionate and warm approach
  • efficient service without overselling
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Best for: Families new to estate planning, people with hearing difficulties or communication needs, anyone seeking transparent advice without upselling.

Where this business shines

  • Named attorneys (Emily Thompson, Amanda Reed, Jordan McIntyre) known for patient listening
  • Clear explanations without legal jargon
  • Avoids overselling unnecessary documents
  • Fast turnaround on document drafting

Worth knowing

  • Attorneys: Emily Thompson, Amanda Reed, Jordan McIntyre
  • Staff: Ashley Corn, Brittney Kay, Gabrielle
  • Services include powers of attorney, directives for natural death, durable power of attorney, trust funding for home purchases
  • Offers complementary consultations
  • Typical timeline: initial meeting, then 3-4 weeks to draft and review documents

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.6 average across the 124 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 91
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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Common questions

Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. The firm offers complementary consultations, including via teleconference.
How long does the estate planning process take?
Typically one initial meeting to discuss your wishes, then 3-4 weeks to draft documents, followed by a final review meeting before signing.

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Last updated 2026-10-02