Christina Rivenbark & Associates
“I highly recommend Christina Rivenbank & Associates to anyone looking for a team that takes their work seriously and fights to get the best possible outcome for their clients”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Wilmington, NC
23 firms listed · all 23 in Wilmington · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Shipman Wright & Moore
“Litigating a difficult case can potentially be a harrowing and rather lengthy experience, though ultimately Shipman & Wright powered through it with knowledge, grace, and poise.”
Salines-Mondello Law Firm
“When we were in a difficult situation, she guided us through the process with kindness, clarity, and precision.”
Collins & Collins Law Offices
“Even when our last buyers had a different closing attorney, they helped us navigate their inefficiencies and get us through a complex day.”
The Humphries Law Firm
“When your looking for the attorneys who have the answers under the most oddly adverse situations.”
Block Crouch Keeter Behm & Sayed
“She did a great job navigating me through the hardest thing I have ever had to do.”
The 23 firms listed for Wilmington, 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: Wilmington, NC
All 23 firms we list here are in Wilmington itself. We have 27 firms in Wilmington on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,282 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "efficient", "trust" and "understanding". 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 business law (4), civil litigation (3), estate planning (3), guardianship (3) and asset protection (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 22 of the firms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Wilmington 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.
Four Pillars Law Firm
“She was very professional, delivered a very well structured engagement process and throughout the 4 week process, answered all questions, thoroughly and completely.”
David E. Anderson
“Thank you for all you guys did for me when I needed a reliable law firm to handle my brother's estate.”
Seay Law Firm
“Appreciative to have him in our corner and look forward to continue working with him in the future.”
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Coastal Legal Counsel
“Thanks to his team for their professionalism and making my closing go smoothly.”
Legacy Lawyers
“I highly recommend Legacy Lawyers to protect your assets from eroding if you experience catastrophic illness or unexpected long term nursing home care.”
Kincaid & Associates
“We have worked with her in all facets of legal needs and found her to be down to earth, highly competent and just a pleasure to work with.”
Craige, Fox & Roden
“Great Attorneys- have helped me a great deal.”
Carter & Carter
“In a situation where I knew nothing of how the process was to be completed, they were always in contact and had a grasp of how to reach the goal.”
Lee Kaess
“Jill Kaess and her staff are great...”
Donaldson Law
“Leigh was incredibly thorough, and Dustin stayed on top of every detail, ensuring I fully understood each step of the guardianship process for my son.”
Sherman Law
Alley, Register & McEachern Attorneys At Law
“He listened to what we wanted to do in regards to my mothers estate, gave all options, and was very thorough in explaining it all.”
Murchison, Taylor & Gibson
“I highly recommend Amanda Miars and the team at Murchison, Taylor & Gibson for both your personal and business legal needs.”
Kurt B. Fryar Attorney at Law
“Great firm, best price's in the Wilmington area.”
Maverick Law
“I had major issue with IRS and Keven took over and put me at ease”
Newton Paul A Attorney At Law
“Newton was very helpful in developing my will and advance directives.”
Dennis Sullivan Law
“I've referred him numerous cases over the years, all with good success.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Wilmington
- “Professional, knowledgeable, and courteous service. We asked David to prepare our wills and they were done correctly, quickly and most importantly, with our best interest at heart.” — client of David E. Anderson
- “Brenna is an amazing guardianship attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable and very willing to take the time to explain everything about the guardianship process from beginning to end.” — client of Salines-Mondello Law Firm
- “Their patience, attention to detail, and willingness to answer questions made what could have been a stressful experience much easier to navigate.” — client of Christina Rivenbark & Associates
- “They made updating our wills and setting up additional legal documents like trusts and powers of attorney smooth, painless, and highly professional.” — client of Four Pillars Law Firm
- “I highly recommend their team and will continue turning to them for both real estate closings and personal legal needs!” — client of The Humphries Law Firm
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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