Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Athens, GA

15 firms listed · 10 in Athens · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

R. Alan Cleveland

R. Alan Cleveland

5.0 46 reviews
“I was very pleased from the settlement I received with the help of everyone at the Cleveland office.”
Free consultationServes Athens, GeorgiaOpen 24 hoursSince 2004
490 N Milledge Ave Suite B
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Kimbrough Law

Kimbrough Law

4.9 59 reviews
“No matter what questions you may have they can respond with whatever is needed.”
Virtual consultationsSince 2016
190 Hawthorne Park
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Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley

Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley

4.4 46 reviews
“They took the time to explain everything that I needed to be explained if they didn't know the answer they didn't stop until they got the correct answer for me.”
Free consultationServes Georgia, United StatesSince 1984
440 College Ave UNIT 320
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Fortson, Bentley and Griffin

Fortson, Bentley and Griffin

4.8 27 reviews
“He took the time to answer my questions and made sure I felt comfortable with the information he provided.”
Serves Northeast GeorgiaSince 1999
2500 Daniells Bridge Rd Building 200, Suite 3A
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Law Office of James B. Cronon

Law Office of James B. Cronon

4.9 19 reviews
“I felt safe, the details were dealt with quick, the options clear and pronounced, and I will be recommending to my family.”
Serves Northeast GeorgiaSince 2008
269 N Jackson St # 5
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French Law Group

French Law Group

4.5 19 reviews
“Laura was personable, she didn't hesitate to ask the "hard questions" I now have a plan that I am sure will serve me and my family, well.”
Since 2013
Runway Cowork, 196 Alps Road, Beechwood Ste 70
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The 15 firms listed for Athens, GA write wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients. What each says about its planning packages and meeting options comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Athens, GA

10 of the 15 firms we list are based in Athens; the other 5 serve Athens from Watkinsville (6 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.2 to 5.0 across 501 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "expertise" and "patient". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are civil litigation (3), estate planning (3), wrongful death (3), bicycle accidents (2) and criminal law (2). Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Why are some listed estate planning firms outside Athens?

Of the 15 firms shown, 10 keep an office in Athens. The others come from other towns within 10 mi. Planning takes only a handful of meetings, so people often travel for the right fit. Distances are straight-line.

Burnside Law Firm

Burnside Law Firm

4.5 9 reviews
“He was very candid with me throughout the process and ensured that I had realistic expectations of the process and potential outcomes.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you winGeorgia Bar since 1991Best Lawyers 2018Serves Athens, Clarke County, Northeast GeorgiaSince 2012
325 N Milledge Ave
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Cook & Tolley

Cook & Tolley

4.2 13 reviews
“Our most recent interaction involved estate planning, and Aidan Moss did a wonderful job.”
Serves GeorgiaSince 1964
304 E Washington St
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Cowsert Heath

Cowsert Heath

5.0 3 reviews
“Brown I have the best attorney's in ALL of Georgia!!!!”
Serves Northeast Georgia, Atlanta metro area, Macon, GeorgiaSince 2017
2405 W Broad St
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Kenneth Dious & Associates

Kenneth Dious & Associates

4.9 4 reviews
“Attorney Dious has been our family lawyer for over twenty years.”
Free phone consultationServes North Georgia, Middle Georgia, Central GeorgiaSince 1974
1249 W Broad St
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Gertsch Family Law

Gertsch Family Law

4.8 81 reviews
“His professionalism, attention to detail, and thorough knowledge of family law were instrumental in securing protective orders for my child during our custody modification.”
Since 2015
Watkinsville, GA · 6 mi from Athens
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Jeff Deloach

Jeff Deloach

5.0 7 reviews
“I have been coming to him for several years with different issues and he has always found a way to resolve my problems.”
No fee unless you winServes Northeast Georgia, Georgia, United StatesSince 2016
Watkinsville, GA · 6 mi from Athens
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Law Offices Of Michael R. Childs

Law Offices Of Michael R. Childs

4.3 3 reviews
“He never forgot to return a phone call, and he always made sure our thoughts and concerns were addressed properly and thoroughly.”
Since 2018
Watkinsville, GA · 6 mi from Athens
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Law Offices of Cynthia E. Call

Law Offices of Cynthia E. Call

4.8 22 reviews
“Cynthia Call was so helpful in drafting our POA and Health Care Directives.”
Serves Athens, Georgia, surrounding areasSince 1995
1 mi from Athens
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Mills Jon

Mills Jon

3.2 9 reviews
“He's blunt, he knows what he's doing and he's straight to the point.”
Georgia Bar since 2006Free consultationSince 2000
Watkinsville, GA · 6 mi from Athens
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