James Alfred Butts IV

PRO

James Alfred Butts IV

also known as "Alfie"

5.0
75 reviews
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Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 30 years

Trusts Lawyer at Irvington, VA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Probate

4421 Irvington Road, P.O. Box 720, Irvington, VA

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

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

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Probate 25%

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Trusts 25%

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Wills and Living Wills 25%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2022
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Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 30 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

James A. Butts, IV, PC

4421 Irvington Road, P.O. Box 720, Irvington, VA, 22480

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James Alfred Butts IV's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Best in Irvington VA area

I am so glad we got Mr. Butts to handle our estate and trust. He is down to earth and doesn't try to impress. His assistant and he work very well together and always addressed our questions with understandable answers - not legal mumbo jumbo! We used another attorney years ago in the area but ...hard problems with their lenghy response times and arrogant attitudes. We would definitely recommend Mr. Butts for estate planning. He will simplify your desires for estate planning instead of trying to complicate your estate. In other words, he will not try to gouge you.

Posted by William | July 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Advise

Recently worked with Mr. Butts to complete estate planning for my wife and myself. He was competent, timely and very thorough throughout our interaction. He helped us understand and make decisions concerning our estate planning. Would highly recommend him to anyone considering estate work.

Posted by Daniel and Patrice | November 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Outstanding Attorney - Fantastic Results

We were long overdue to secure our estate and provide a smooth transition for our children. A health scare made the situation urgent. Alfie provided the experience and expertise we needed in that moment. He has proven to be a brilliant advisor. All aspects of our situation were discussed and the ra...mifications were understood. Alfie is charming and insightful and his assistant Jessica makes sure all details are covered. Their smooth rapport made this difficult task easy and comfortable. The cost was very reasonable, especially given the extensive care we received and the impeccable quality of the final product. We highly recommend Alfie and his team for all your legal needs.

Posted by Richard | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Estate Planning

My spouse and I were very pleased with the results of our collaboration with Alfie Butts and his associate Jessica. They put together a full package of updated estate documents, alerting us to special considerations relevant to our specific situation. Their package included trust documents, wills, po...wers of attorney, medical directives, and instructions for survivor. They also put together packages for us to send to all the people who may have a role in administering any of the elements of the package. They were flexible in accommodating our schedules and explained things to us in a patient and comprehensive manner.

Posted by Florence | June 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Great Lawyer very helpful

Alfie Butts did a great job for me setting up my Trust. He was patient and explained all the possible consequences of some of my initial thoughts about how to structure the Trust. I never felt rushed and even though the trust is complete I feel like I have someone in my corner if I have any ques...tions in the future. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience with him.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, James A. Butts, IV, PC

2000 - 2016

Attorney, Rumsey & Bugg

1996 - 2000

Attorney, Butts & Butts

Associations

Northern Neck Bar Association

Member

Virginia Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

University of Florida

LL.M - Master of Laws

1995

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Hampden-Sydney College

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2022

Mathews Community Foundation

Estate Planning

2022

Life of an Estate

Estate Planning

2018

Senior Law Day

Estate Planning

2014

Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning

Estate Planning

2002

Virginia Continuing Legal Education

Advanced Estate Planning and Administration

2002

Virginia Continuing Legal Education

The Life of an Estate

Publications

2012

House and Home Estate Planning in a Down Economy

Languages

English

Activity

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