Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Chesapeake, VA

24 firms listed · 10 in Chesapeake · 1 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Davis, Burch & Abrams

Davis, Burch & Abrams

(49)
  • Team
  • Trademarks
  • Integrity
“When it comes down to a polite, and attentive team to care for and watch out for your business, Chris Davis has assembled the correct body of skilled attorneys and supporting staff.”
In Business Since 2023
555 Belaire Ave #340, Chesapeake, VA
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Parks Zeigler

Parks Zeigler

(44)
  • Court
  • Knows
  • Team
“He was able to get a completely unjustified reckless driving ticket I received while vacationing in Virginia Beach on July 4, 2022 with my wife and two teenaged sons - reduced to a "defective equipment" charge, which is not a moving violation.”
In Business Since 1999
524 Albemarle Dr Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA
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Archangel Law Group

Archangel Law Group

(28)
  • Team
  • Landlord
  • Sound
“Steve have provided legal counsel and support to our small businesses for several years now and continues to lead and guide us in a manner that is not only sound, but refreshing.”
In Business Since 2023
Family Business
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
119 Byron St, Chesapeake, VA
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Bedi Legal

Bedi Legal

(34)
  • Law Firm
  • Needs
  • Matter
“She has been very patient with our family as we gathered our paperwork and made small hiccups along the way she still continued to not give up on us no matter what.”
In Business Since 2017
1305 Executive Blvd Suite 110, Chesapeake, VA
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Sarah J. Schmidt, Esq

Sarah J. Schmidt, Esq

(22)
  • Documents
  • Questions
  • Patient
“I really liked how they produced a well organized binder at the end, including a page that can be easily updated with things to be left to someone (a necklace to x person, a ring to y person), so the will doesn't need to be updated anytime there's a ...”
In Business Since 2021
908 Eden Way N Suite 201, Chesapeake, VA
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The Law Office Of Jenny L. Colón P.C

The Law Office Of Jenny L. Colón P.C

(15)
  • Real Estate
“I am in the preliminary stages of working with this firm regarding a very complex matter; they have already exceeded my expectations.”
In Business Since 2011
1100 Madison Plaza c2, Chesapeake, VA
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The 24 firms listed for Chesapeake, VA 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: Chesapeake, VA

10 of the 24 firms we list are based in Chesapeake; the other 14 serve Chesapeake from Virginia Beach (15 mi), Portsmouth (12 mi) and Norfolk (15 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,223 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (75%) and quality (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "trust", "knowledge" and "results". 1 is open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (7), family law (6), business law (4), criminal defense (4) and elder law (4). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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.

Can I book a will appointment online with firms listed for Chesapeake?

Appointment requests go through the website at 2 of the 24 firms. A firm without that option works by phone or email. Online booking usually reserves a slot rather than confirming one, so expect a call back to check what the meeting is about.

Davis Law Group

Davis Law Group

(11)
  • Trust
“Our church was in the midst of revamping our constitution and by-laws and we wanted to ensure compliance with Virginia law as well as seek counsel regarding best practices amongst other churches.”
In Business Since 1992
516 Baylor Ct, Chesapeake, VA
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The Hartley Law Group

The Hartley Law Group

(9)
  • Lawyer
“Just from meeting him in that single instance it's very apparent that he cares immensely and will handle anything brought to him with ease.”
In Business Since 2009
636 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA
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Reaves Govcon Group

Reaves Govcon Group

(1)
“I've worked Reaves Gov Con Group for over 10 years.”
In Business Since 2022
555 Belaire Ave Suite 300, Chesapeake, VA
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Berg & Chmielewski

Berg & Chmielewski

(3)
“When it came to my case and questions, their response time was fast, and I never felt left in the dark.”
In Business Since 2016
3115 Western Branch Blvd #102, Chesapeake, VA
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The Collins Law Firm

The Collins Law Firm

(48)
  • Case
  • Reckless Driving
  • Courtroom
“I literally retained him 3 days before my case - he was clear & direct with items I needed to gather before court & was able to position my case in a favorable way for me to come out with the best possible outcome (reckless driving ticket).”
In Business Since 2012
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
Portsmouth, VA · 12 mi from Chesapeake
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Melone Hatley

Melone Hatley

(41)
  • Divorce
  • Team
  • Information
“Anyway, all this is to say, although I am SO EXTREMELY HAPPY THIS IS OVER, I will miss you guys and THANK YOU and your team for being there for my family in one of the hardest times of my life and doing what's BEST for my baby”
In Business Since 2014
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Alperin Law

Alperin Law

(49)
  • Team
  • Expertise
  • Advice
“Reyes instantly understood several complex questions I posed about the use of entity structures for asset protection and the use of trusts to avoid probate (including a trust owning an LLC holding company which in turn owned two other LLCS, each of...”
In Business Since 2007
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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The Law Office of Angela N. Manz

The Law Office of Angela N. Manz

(49)
  • Team
  • Trust
  • Drafting
“Manz heard my concerns, did a quick review of documents which were from out of state and said that at first glance there should not be issues in having them accepted in Virginia, but she would review more thoroughly”
In Business Since 2013
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Wood Hanna Law

Wood Hanna Law

(49)
  • Custody
  • Matter
  • Informative
“She is very professional (especially in working closely with the GAL or when patronized by my ex-husband), extremely articulate (during trial), and a very informative (when I didn't quite understand something).”
In Business Since 2020
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Robert Herron Law

Robert Herron Law

(48)
  • Court
  • Right to Keep and Bear Arms
  • Knowledge
“I'm a resident in Florida I needed help in getting my voting and gun rights back in the state of Virginia so I look up a Virginia lawyer who could handle this situation for me Robert Herron reviews I read look very promising I contacted Robert Herron...”
In Business Since 2017
Accepts Check, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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J S Burton, PLC

J S Burton, PLC

(49)
  • Trust
  • Will
  • Documents
“In addition,he is caring individual who provides pro-bono teaching and has presented at my place of employment to educate Hospice Social Workers,Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants , Chaplains and Administrative Staff at our skills fair and is sched...”
In Business Since 2010
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Poole Brooke Plumlee

Poole Brooke Plumlee

(21)
“My old tax debt caught up with me so I hired Todd Rothlisberger and Amber Boyd they helped me from getting my wages garnished and negotiated with the Department of Taxation on my behalf and were able get it dropped for pennies on the dollar.”
In Business Since 2015
Free Initial Consultation
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Atlantic Law PLC

Atlantic Law PLC

(1)
“This law firm is great at wills, estates, and trusts.”
In Business Since 2018
BBB Rating: A+
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Virginia Beach Law Group

Virginia Beach Law Group

(17)
  • Team
  • Wills
  • Court
“Since I'm the the military I had to leave to go to Indiana before I could close so had to find someone to look over the house and make sure the closing process was being taken care of.”
In Business Since 2006
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Oast & Taylor

Oast & Taylor

(4)
“Oast helped my sister and I find answers whereas we previously could not get any from our other sister who we later found to have aided another thief in stealing nearly a quarter million dollars from our mom with dementia before she died (while that ...”
In Business Since 2012
Accepts Debit, Check, All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Karen L. Fortier

Karen L. Fortier

(13)
  • Estate Planning
  • Compassionate
“My Mom had about a BAJILLION questions (obviously) and Karen and her CHARMING assistant Mever, were kind, patient, and compassionate with my Mom to the point where it was almost SICKENING!!”
In Business Since 2014
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Midgett Preti Olansen

Midgett Preti Olansen

(19)
  • Will
  • Trust
“My family and I have been clients for many years because they are fearless and forthcoming with consistently excellent advice and service.”
In Business Since 2015
Virginia Beach, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Bruce H Gould

Bruce H Gould

(9)
  • Prices
“We walked in today needing a number of legal documents reviewed that had been created over the last 30 years and walked out with a new power of attorney.”
In Business Since 2001
Norfolk, VA · 15 mi from Chesapeake
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Estate Planning Legal Services in Chesapeake, VA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$245
Maximum cost
$3185
National Average
$490
Avg Per Hour Rates
$368
$368
$1225
Fair price range is based on 309 cost profiles
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Average Cost $490
Minimum cost $245
Maximum cost $3185
Avg Per Hour Rates $368

Fair range $368 to $1225 is based on 309 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in and near Chesapeake

  • “The level of professionalism exceeded my expectations. Will gladly return in the future to conduct business.” — client of Davis, Burch & Abrams
  • “Shelly is extremely knowledgeable and will ensure her clients are well informed on all aspects of their case and potential outcomes.” — client of Parks Zeigler
  • “We came in knowing literally nothing about wills/trusts/etc, and they explained everything in layman's terms and never made us feel silly or uneducated during the process.” — client of The Law Office of Angela N. Manz
  • “I recommend them to friends and family, and I will use their legal assistance again if required.” — client of The Collins Law Firm
  • “Was friendly and willing to answer all questions, provided great assistance through the whole process.” — client of Robert Herron Law

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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