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Jacobson Family Law
“Recognizing what a difficult process divorce can be, Cary, Alexa, and Kelly showed extreme compassion to me, without disrespecting my ex.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Columbia, MD
23 firms listed · all 23 in Columbia · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake
“Thanks to Justin's ability to dissect the prosecution's arguments and present a compelling defense, the case never even went to trial.”
Law Office of Anshu Karki
“She guide me through day 1 till my green card got approved.”
Elville and Associates
“It took several meetings to complete all the documents, but when we were finished, we had a good understanding of what we had accomplished, and felt that we had the best asset protection possible for our circumstances.”
Oliver Leffler Law
“I had the best experience with Margaret Oliver who got me through a very painful time in my life; a divorce after almost 30 years of marriage.”
Providence Law Group
“Amy and Winnie laid out the process in a very methodical way making it easy to follow the process.”
The 23 firms listed for Columbia, MD 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: Columbia, MD
All 23 firms we list here are in Columbia itself. The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 694 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (90%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "expertise" and "trust". 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (6), special needs planning (4), family law (3), adult guardianship (2) and business succession planning (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 3 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 23 of the firms on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any estate planning firms listed for Columbia offer free consultations?
3 of the 23 firms on this page state that a first consultation is free. Free usually means a short meeting to scope the work and quote it, not drafting advice. Ask what the meeting covers when you book it.
McDonald Law Firm
“We sincerely appreciated his expertise, insights, and attention to matters of great importance to us.”
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P. A. Lundy & Associates
“We appreciated the time and attention we received, both in person and when questions were quickly answered by email.”
Walsh & Company
“Our lawyer, Joe Fried, helped my mom with several documents explaining them in detail, was kind and gracious, and came to our home so that she could sign them.”
O'Guinnmcneal Attorneys
“His experience proved invaluable as he demonstrated that working successfully within the legal system is as much about nurturing good professional relationships as it is about keeping track of files.”
Law Offices of Rick Todd
“He is the most professional, patient, understanding, thorough, knowledgeable and diligent example of his education & profession and character.”
Acorn Law
“She answered all my questions and didn't pressure me to sign anything until I was fully ready.”
Thienel Law
“Steve and his team are very thorough, they review all sides of a situation, and are very measured in how they approach a solution.”
Berger and Burns Law Office
“He was extremely thorough and took lots of his time looking into my case, from the very beginning I was impressed and he answered my questions.”
Law Offices of Thomas Stahl
“He helped me with my prenuptial agreement and provided advice on other legal matters.”
Mathis Law
“He understands people, goes above and beyond and knows how to achieve your goals to get all in order for estate planning, wills and all else that goes with aging.”
Ally Legal Planning
“Ally made the process easy and Jennifer was professional and explained everything perfectly!”
Kingdom Law
“Dionne was very knowledgeable and very supportive throughout the entire Estate Planning Process!”
The Law Offices of Oren D. Saltzman
“Believe it or not it can sometimes be very difficult to get folks on the phone but with Oren & Team they either answer the phone when i call or will get back to me very promptly.”
The Law Offices of Addison-Darden
“I feel confident that my family will have a clear understanding of what I want them to do.”
Tracy Miller Law
“Throughout the entire process I was kept abreast of all of the issues that would arise and was given legal advice to ensure that I was able to make a successful decision..”
Law Offices of Dwight W. Clark, L.l.c
Abramson & Rand
“If you are looking for a lawyer to handle your family law matter I'd have to say this is the firm to go to.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Columbia
- “Rick Todd was very professional, prompt and responsive while working with my mom on her will.” — client of Law Offices of Rick Todd
- “Mrs. Lundy is very professional, ethical, friendly, well knowledgeable, firm, and always willing to address any of our concerns.” — client of P. A. Lundy & Associates
- “My case was handled by David Zwanetz and while he was professional and to the point, he still made me feel like family, assuring me that he and his team will put everything to get the best result.” — client of Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake
- “Joseph was there every step of the way helping me through the will writing process.” — client of Walsh & Company
- “What a great service! Friendly staff and willing to work around my schedule.” — client of Providence Law Group
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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