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Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC - Gastonia

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 114 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(114) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC - Gastonia
Location
Gastonia
Services
Wills & Trusts, Probate & Estate Administration, Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
Reviews
114
Ranking
#139 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
Families handling guardianships, estate planning, or trusts who value patient guidance and detailed explanations.

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

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the estate planning and guardianship teams for walking clients through complex processes with clarity and care. Named attorneys and paralegals like Andrew Freeze, Hailey Hawkins, Paige Reel, Joy Chappell, and Sara Parker receive specific mention for responsiveness, patient explanations, and genuine warmth during difficult decisions.

Real estate closings also draw high marks for thorough document review and stress-free coordination. Ben Unger and Stephen Hegedus are noted for professionalism and precision. One long-standing client raised concerns about response delays on prior real estate deals and perceived overbilling on smaller matters, though acknowledged the firm's strong estates work.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable staff
  • responsive communication
  • patient explanations
  • attentive to detail
  • compassionate service during difficult times
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Best for: Families handling guardianships, estate planning, or trusts who value patient guidance and detailed explanations.

Where this business shines

  • Named attorneys respected for clear explanations
  • Guardianship team praised for compassion and thoroughness
  • Real estate closings handled with meticulous document review
  • Highly responsive to client questions and concerns

Worth knowing

  • Andrew Freeze handles estate planning and trust conversions with plain-language explanations
  • Ben Unger and Stephen Hegedus conduct real estate closings with thorough document walkthrough
  • Hailey Hawkins and Paige Reel lead guardianship work; noted for prompt callbacks and paralegal clarity
  • Joy Chappell and Sara Parker provide prompt and compassionate estate and guardianship coordination
  • One client cited a multi-year real estate response delay and concern about billable hours on small tasks

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.56 average across the 208 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 84
Review volume 89
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does the firm handle real estate closings?
Yes. Ben Unger and Stephen Hegedus conduct residential closings with thorough document review and explanation of every item you sign.
Who handles guardianship matters?
Hailey Hawkins and Paige Reel lead the guardianship team at the Gastonia office; reviewers note they explain the process step-by-step and return calls promptly.
Who handles estate planning and trust work?
Andrew Freeze works with clients on wills, trusts, and estate planning, with a focus on clear, understandable explanations.

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Last updated 2026-09-02