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Warren, Shackleford & Thomas
- Will
- Property
- Real Estate
“Losing someone is never easy but finding a law firm you can depend on to guide you through everything makes a world of difference.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Wake Forest, NC
24 firms listed · 4 in Wake Forest · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Green Mistretta Law
- Knowledge
- Compassionate
- Law Firm
“Absolutely the best place they were so caring loving help me every step of the way they make sure I truly understood what I was getting myself into very sweet people if I have to work with them again this is the first person and the last person I wou...”
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Rhodes Law Firm
- Estate
“She worked with our investment advisor to make sure we had the best estate plan, medical directives, trust plans, and wills.”
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Capital City Estate Planning
- Service
“David Dean listened to our situation and wants, answered all our questions, thoughtfully explained legalese, then provided us with a comprehensive and personalized estate plan.”
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Becton Rozier Dekhasta
“With me as the Administrator of his estate I needed documents notarized from his heirs and their spouses in the United Kingdom and Australia.”
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Mitchiner & Small
“Had a great experience with attorney James Small updating my parents' estate planning documents.”
The 24 firms listed for Wake Forest, NC 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: Wake Forest, NC
4 of the 24 firms we list are based in Wake Forest; the other 20 serve Wake Forest from Raleigh (12 mi) and Cary (21 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,520 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (87%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "trust" 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 estate planning (6), estate administration (4), medicaid planning (4), probate (3) and business law (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 11 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 2000. 1 offers urgent consultations and 2 are family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Wake Forest?
Of the 24 firms shown, 4 keep an office in Wake Forest. The others come from other towns within 25 mi. Planning takes only a handful of meetings, so people often travel for the right fit. Distances are straight-line.
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The Law Offices of John K. Cook P.A.
“Ensures there is complete understanding, prompt, comprehensive in explaining complex documents and most of all want it to be a successful business experience.”
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NC Planning
- Team
- Parents
- Attention
“NC Planning has been incredibly helpful in ensuring that my parents had the necessary processes and paperwork in place to age gracefully and allow me to best support them in their journey.”
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Cary Estate Planning
- Team
- Organized
- Efficient
“We have used Cary Estate Planning for several different services and each time they were very responsive, attentive, so easy to work with, everyone was always so pleasant and they made the entire process simple and quick.”
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Maitin Law Firm
- Questions
- Buyer
- Efficiency
“In this case, the lender for this buyer messed things up tremendously however Larry and his outstanding paralegal Bill were very gracious and understanding and went above and beyond their duties to this seller to ensure this closing completed as effi...”
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Matheson & Associates
- Team
- License
- Communication
“I have been living out of town through this entire process but was always kept up to date as to the status of my case and given the best guidance needed to successfully navigate thru this process.”
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The Law Offices of Jeffrey G. Marsocci
- Understand
- Wishes
- Team
“Having been through the easy, clear, and thorough process of addressing all my estate planning needs with Jeff, I am relieved to know that whatever happens, my affairs will be easily handled by those with the responsibility to do so.”
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The Walls Law Group
- Questions
- Wishes
- Documents
“I work with Walls Law in a variety of contexts for several different businesses since 2018, I have never thought once of seeking consult or taking my business elsewhere.”
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Eldreth Law Firm
- Knowledge
- Small Business
- Matters
“As a lawyer, the notice to vacate being mailed to the correct address on Kinton Drive but the letter stating that the tenant should move out of an address that they've never lived at in other words the existing landlady's address on Old Stage Road th...”
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The Doyle Law Offices, PA
- Estate
- Attention
- Case
“If you are looking for someone that is going to work for you, he will feel you out and if he decides you are worthy of his services, he will do his very best to bring a resolution to your problem.”
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The Law Corner
- Separation
- Conflict
- Responsive
“I wasn't used to the fact that he was even attentively listening to me to rant because i was already tired of everything and he asking me precise questions that I never thought of was unlike other lawyers I experienced made me relaxed my mind even th...”
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W.G. Alexander & Associates
- Questions
- Will
- Elder Care
“After several attempts with other attorneys in North Carolina, Bill and his staff were knowledgeable, professional and helped our family expedite necessary documents and guidance with our particular needs.”
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Brady Boyette
“Honestly i can say that this company was the best at the end of closing and having my mothers will done but it was kind of weird not talking to our attorney for closing on our house until the actual day of closing but I'm glad it all worked out they ...”
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Oak City Estate Planning
- Questions
- Counseling
- Future
“Above and beyond in every way applicable to their professional service practice; initial counseling, execution, flexibility in making fast accurate last minute changes, exceptional delivery of superior quality professional services, legal instruments...”
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Brady Cobin Law Group
- Questions
- Mind
- Wills
“My husband and I had the privilege of working with Stephanie Poston for all of our estate planning needs, and we were beyond impressed with her level of expertise, dedication to work quickly ( we were headed out of the country and had a very short ti...”
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Smith Dominguez
- Custody
- Matter
- Call
“I sat with Attorney Robin Jones feeling as if my back was against the wall I felt defeated in child support court she was the voice for ME and my CHILD 🥰 she's quiet and listen to everything you have to say I love how I can talk and talk and she's wr...”
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Guirguis Law
- Team
- Case
- Expectations
“My experience with Guirguis law was a bless to my life, they open up a new opportunity to my life to me and my family, they helped me to fight for my case, thanks to My God and this amazing Law firm my dream now has come through, I highly recommend t...”
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Horsley Law Firm PA
- Closing
“This review is about Jeff Horsley & Ana Mathamba: Ana and Jeff were exceptionally professional and enjoyable to work with on the several properties that my husband and I purchased in the last year, all in the Winston Salem Triad area.”
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McCollum Law
- Team
- Question
- Paralegal
“Thank you to Mc Collum for their wand patience as we hit a bump in the road and had to reschedule our closing for the next day, they were all so nice and helpful in getting helping us get what we needed.”
Estate Planning Legal Services in Wake Forest, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$200
Maximum cost
$2600
National Average
$400
Avg Per Hour Rates
$300
$300
$1000
Fair price range is based on 270 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Wake Forest
- “Mr. Shackleford prepared my will, living will, and health care documents quickly, efficiently and at a reasonable fee.” — client of Warren, Shackleford & Thomas
- “Justin's calm and knowledgeable demeanor is just what is needed to help you know that matters will be taken care of professionally and with wise counsel.” — client of Eldreth Law Firm
- “Knowledgeable, thorough and patient in guiding us through complicated matters involving our wills.” — client of The Walls Law Group
- “They know the laws very well. They will explain everything to you.” — client of W.G. Alexander & Associates
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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