Posted by Lisa and Bill | February 2, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding client service

We are extremely pleased with the services provided by Alfie Butts and Jessica Nicholson at Tidewater Trusts & Estates! From the moment we scheduled our appointment and met with them, we knew we had made the right decision. They are professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about th...eir clients. They made rewriting our Trust simple and stress-free. We highly recommend them for any estate planning needs!

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Posted by Nicolle | November 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Knowledgeable , Friendly and worth the money

I cannot speak highly enough of James (Alfie) Butts, IV at Tidewater Trusts & Estates. Many years ago, after the passing of my parents, who did not have a Will, my siblings and I endured a long, expensive, and stressful probate process. The experience taught me the importance of proper estate plannin...g. Nicolle & Rob. B. Recently, my husband and I decided it was time to update our Wills and seriously consider setting up a trust. Alfie made the entire process incredibly straightforward and stress-free. He took the time to clearly explain the pros and cons of having a trust versus not having one, ensuring we fully understood our options. His expertise and patience gave us confidence in every decision we made. Alfie also helped us draft other essential documents that we hadn’t even considered, each one equally important for our peace of mind. Thanks to Alfie’s professionalism, knowledge, and care, we now feel secure knowing our affairs are in order for the future. If you are looking for someone who will make estate planning easy and thorough, I highly recommend James (Alfie) Butts, IV.

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Posted by Dan and Kelsey | August 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Very knowledgeable and professional

James Butts is an excellent attorney. He worked closely with us to put together a complete estate plan that met all of our needs. We don't use a lawyer often, but we are very pleased with James Butts, he is easy to work with and very knowledgeable and professional. We have recommended him to sev...eral of our friends.

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Posted by Rae and Don | June 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

wills and trusts documents

We're lawyers and we're picky! We were very satisfied with the estate documents prepared for us by Alfie and Jessica.

Posted by Beth | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

I worked with Alfie and Jessica recently and had an excellent experience. They were professional, efficient and really took time to educate me on the process and address my questions. It was a pleasure working with them.

James Alfred Butts IV

About James

Biography

Our practice areas include all areas of estate planning and estate & trust administration.

James A. Butts, IV and TT&E offer a full range of personalized trust and estate planning services.

From the simplest estate to the most complex, we can help you through the probate process.

TT&E regularly counsels Trustees on the requirements and particularities of trust administration.

The proper plan will give you peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out.

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Awards

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 30 years

Location

James A. Butts, IV, PC