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Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna
- Speeding Ticket
- Work
- Trust
“I needed help with estate planning and after going to several other firms, Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna PLLC were the only ones who seemed to want to get it done.”
Best Probate Attorneys in Durham, NC
24 firms listed · 14 in Durham · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Love Law Firm
- Team
- Know
- Documents
“I fell at a local retailer in my area, I was injured because this company failed to provide a safe environment by not properly marking safety equipment, I badly injured my foot and my shoulder and had to have treatment for both injuries, this was mon...”
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Ellis Family Law
- Law Firm
- Will
- Knowledge
“I HIGHLY recommend every attorney in this firm as I have worked with each and every one of the past 4 years of my case and whether it has been a good day in court for us or not so great I always walk away knowing I have the BEST attorneys in the Tria...”
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Hayes Hofler & Associates
“Hofler took his time after hours and spoke with me about my issue and gave his strong recommendations before I rushed into hiring lawyers.”
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Biggs C Thomas
“At the same time, Mr Biggs offers reasonable fees as compared to other competitive attorneys.”
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Vail Gardner Law
- Questions
- Future
“She was very patient with us and took care to explain the best solutions for our family situation including a creating a guardianship plan, wills, powers of attorney and establishing a trust for our daughter.”
The 24 firms listed for Durham, NC handle probate and estate administration for families. What each states about the services it offers executors comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Durham, NC
Of the 24 firms we list here, 14 are in Durham itself and 10 come from Raleigh (6, 18 mi), Chapel Hill (2, 8 mi) and Cary (2, 14 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,315 reviews; 8 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 (80%) and quality (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "trust" and "attention to detail". 1 is open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are business law (2), business litigation (2), contract law (2), estate planning (2) and mediation (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 91 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 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.
Which probate firms listed for Durham publish details online?
23 of the 24 firms on this page have a website on file, and most of those describe the estate work they take on. It is the quickest way to tell a general practice from one that administers estates every week. What you read there is the firm's own description.
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The Law Offices of Gregory Reynald Williams
“After digging into the matter ourselves, we saw were payments HAD been made and after several conversation with the insurance company giving us the run around.”
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Law Office of Anne Page Watson
“If you need help with Estate Planning in Durham, NC you can count on Anne to protect your interests.”
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Huston Law Firm
“I've worked n Estate Planning & Real Estate n North Carolina, and I must say that how Attorney Kevin Huston planned today for my b'loved S.”
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Tricity Lawyers
- Property
- Language
- Documents
“The welcoming climate, level of professional expertise, immediate support personnel and interpersonal relations created a highly comfortable level of trust to rely on your firm for future advice and legal service”
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O. M. Wilson
“Attorney Wilson has been very helpful being on site to monitor and provide input to a series WERA / Mebane environmneatl justice mapping sessions with impacted citizens and local government officials.”
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Law Offices of Douglas E. Koenig
- Estate
“While not part of my original plan, I decided that prepaying for funeral and burial costs and designating a Health Power of Attorney would probably be cost-effective and save my executor a lot of headaches.”
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McPherson, Rocamora, Nicholson, Wilson & Hinkle
- Documents
“Kathryn Wilson filled in or correct my previous attorneys missing pieces.”
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The Law Office of Matthew C. Phillips
“Very professional very thorough.”
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Carolina Family Estate Planning
- Team
- Funding
- Seminar
“The seminar was extremely educational on a subject that I had little to no knowledge on, and the staff was more than patient in answering the onslaught of questions the group had when it came to such a technical and complex process.”
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Maitin Law Firm
- Questions
- Team
- Transactions
“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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Maitland & Stiffler Law Firm
- Real Estate
- Review
- Small Business
“A huge 40-piece cabinet order was to be delivered the following day but the day before the already weeks late delivery was to happen, we received unacceptable demands for payment by the supplier who threatened refusal to deliver the following day unl...”
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Matheson & Associates
- Team
- Schedule
- Knowledge
“Was told by another option that my daughter's 85 in 65 couldn't be reduced but they were able to reduce it to improper equipment with no points at all!”
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Clarity Legal Group
- Trust
- Attention
- Financial Planning
“Their excellent customer relations is something they pride in their legal firm and live up to that expectation as they strive to be accessible to my needs and any concerns I may have regarding the future security of my family legacy.”
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The Law Offices of Jeffrey G. Marsocci
- Understand
- Education
- Work
“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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Gold Law PA
- Documents
- Fees
- Efficient
“It was a pleasure doing business with Jason and Debbie (for the 2nd time) they are so helpful, informative and friendly more importantly patient and it is not easy to do with the amount of stress this type of business can cause .”
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Hatch, Little & Bunn
“The confidence and assurance that the whole team provided us was the peace of mind I needed after our son was involved in an accident that resulted in a ticket and required court appearance.”
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Eldreth Law Firm
- Knowledge
- Informative
- Real Estate
“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
- Call
- Attention
“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.”
Wills & Probate Legal Services in Durham, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$3074
Maximum cost
$12293
National Average
$4917
Avg Per Hour Rates
$492
$3688
$6147
Fair price range is based on 286 cost profiles
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