Christina Rivenbark & Associates
“She went above and beyond and always answered all his questions in reference to his dui case.”
Best Probate Attorneys in Wilmington, NC
23 firms listed · all 23 in Wilmington · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Salines-Mondello Law Firm
“She is extremely knowledgeable and very willing to take the time to explain everything about the guardianship process from beginning to end.”
Collins & Collins Law Offices
“Very thorough in the prep work so the actual closing was very quick and easy.”
David E. Anderson
“Thanks for all your help and advice--really enjoyed and really glad we choose you to update our family trust--rod and marie”
The Humphries Law Firm
“Russell made what is typically a very daunting task an enjoyable and easy process.”
Block Crouch Keeter Behm & Sayed
“He went above and beyond to make sure all of my questions were answered as there were some twists and turns with the property I ultimately closed on.”
The 23 firms listed for Wilmington, 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: Wilmington, NC
All 23 firms we list here are in Wilmington itself. We have 25 firms in Wilmington on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. 22 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 631 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "efficient", "trust" and "patient". 1 is open around the clock; 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are civil litigation (4), guardianship (3), asset protection (2), business law (2) and elder law (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 110 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. 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.
Which probate firms listed for Wilmington publish details online?
20 of the 23 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.
Hogue Hill
“Patti Jenkins the absolute best at all areas of laws she practices.”
Seay Law Firm
“He handled my selling of my business and everything that led up to that event, James was always concerned and asked numerous questions for our protection.”
Legacy Lawyers
“Knowledgeable, patient, went out of their way to understand our needs, and offered valuable information to help our decision making for the future!”
Lee Kaess
“Jill Kaess and her staff are great...”
Craige & Fox
“Excellent attention, *very* prompt communication via email, sensitive to the needs of my father as he battles cancer and prepares for what happens after he is no longer with us.”
Coble Law Firm
“Steve Coble was very understanding and knew what had to be done.”
Donaldson Law
“He kept it simple, yet comprehensive, all with a smile on his face.”
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.”
Cranfill Sumner
“She did a remarkable job for our case.”
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.”
Baker
“You will not regret using this firm for all real estate matters.”
Newton Paul A Attorney At Law
“Newton was very helpful in developing my will and advance directives.”
Dennis Sullivan Law
“They represented me for charges of an auto collision and got the charges dismissed.”
Britt Law Firm
“Very professional and courteous and informative.”
Ed Ablard Law Firm
The Butler Firm
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