Best estate planning attorneys in Matthews

★★★★★4.7 (12 reviews)score 78/100

Riney Law has the highest composite score here, built on a 4.7 Google rating and very recent reviews. Clients describe Charles and Austin as knowledgeable, easy to reach and clear in their explanations. Only 12 reviews back the score, so treat it as a promising signal rather than a long track record.

• Reachable beyond normal business hours
• Personal communication from the attorneys
• Estate planning plus complex business transactions
• Friendly, comfortable office feel

Services: wills trusts, estate planning attorney

★★★★☆4.2 (96 reviews)score 77/100

Weaver Bennett & Bland pairs the largest review base on this page (96) with consistently positive comments about David Sherman, Bill Whittaker and Eran Weaver. Reviewers cite clear explanations of complicated processes and real care for clients. Paralegal support keeps files organized and moving.

• Named attorneys with deep estate and family law experience
• Compassionate, clear guidance through complex processes
• Responsive follow-up from attorneys
• Paralegal support keeps matters organized

Services: wills trusts, elder law medicaid, estate planning attorney, probate administration

★★★★☆4.4 (30 reviews)score 73/100

Landon Dunn has more than 30 years in practice, and many clients return for years for wills, trusts and estate administration. The 4.4 rating rests on 30 reviews, and the score carries low confidence, so weigh it with that in mind. Real estate work is also part of the practice.

• 30+ years in practice
• Strong client retention
• Wills, trusts, real estate and full estate administration
• Helpful with options for family circumstances

Services: wills trusts, probate administration, estate planning attorney

★★★★☆4.4 (20 reviews)score 72/100

Pilkington Law is a small local firm where Rachel, Ann and their team take time to walk clients through wills and trusts. Repeat clients know the staff by name, and reviewers say the team has caught errors left by earlier lawyers. It holds a 4.4 rating from 20 reviews.

• Unhurried consultations and explanations
• Catches mistakes from previous lawyers
• Staff known by repeat clients
• Small firm with a family feel

Services: wills trusts, estate planning attorney

★★★★★4.8 (18 reviews)score 70/100

Sanjay Gohil has the highest Google rating on the page (4.8 from 18 reviews), with praise for patience, clear communication and courtroom strength. The firm has operated since 1997 and covers both estate planning and business litigation. Confidence is low and recent review activity is thinner than at other firms.

• Team experienced since 1997
• Estate planning and business litigation under one roof
• Strong courtroom results
• Clear, patient explanations

Services: wills trusts, estate planning attorney

★★★★☆4.3 (38 reviews)score 69/100

Garrity & Gossage has 38 reviews with a 4.3 rating, and individual attorneys Nicole, Jennifer and Kim are singled out for expertise and empathy. The firm has experience with elder law, complex family situations and special needs planning. Reviews are mixed overall, so your experience may depend on who you work with.

• Attorneys praised for elder law and estate expertise
• Compassionate during difficult times
• Experienced with special needs planning
• Willing to make things right when issues escalate

Services: wills trusts, elder law medicaid, estate planning attorney, probate administration

★★★★☆4 (27 reviews)score 61/100

North Carolina Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law offers Board Certified estate attorneys and covers everything from wills to litigation, including healthcare and incapacity planning. Long-standing clients report proactive, protective service. It scores 4.0 from 27 reviews, and confidence is low.

• Board Certified estate attorneys
• Wills through litigation in one practice
• Healthcare and incapacity planning
• Long client retention records

Services: wills trusts, estate planning attorney, probate administration, elder law medicaid