Top Rated James City County, VA Estate Planning Lawyers

In James City County, Virginia, there are 32 estate planning lawyers available with 623+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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James City County Has 32 Estate Planning Attorneys with 623 Reviews

James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business

Bio: Dan Gasink is an experienced problem solver who helps people who are concerned about how their family will manage their estate and those who don’t want death taxes and fees to eat away their assets. Dan has helped over a thousand clients over his ...

Rating: 10

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts and more

Bio: I attended Randolph-Macon College for my undergraduate degree (this is also where I met my lovely wife) and Widener University School of Law for my Juris Doctorate degree. I specialize in Estate Planning & Estate Administration: Wills, Trusts, Pro...

Rating: 9.7

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Estate Planning Lawyers in James City County, VA

Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Family and more

Bio: Kyle Burcham is a Pedersen Law attorney focusing his practice in the areas of advanced estate planning and estate administration. Kyle represents individuals in drafting and implementing simple and complex estate plans, including Revocable Living ...

Rating: 6.9

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law and more

Bio: I started working in geriatrics when I was 18 years old. I began as an activities coordinator at an assisted living facility and later received my certified nursing assistant license. These credentials landed me several jobs in hospitals and care ...

Rating: 8.1

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

Helping Clients Protect Their Assets & Plan For The Future.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(757) 301-0208

Helena Sue Mock's Website

James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Family and more

Bio: At the Law Office of Derek A. Davis, PLLC, we focus on professional and personal service for our clients. Clients are not just another case number, but instead will have the opportunity to deal directly with the lawyer handling their matter. At th...

Rating: 7.9

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts and more

Bio: Attorney Todd Skinner’s Estate and Legacy Planning practice focuses on helping individuals and families protect their future by taking the time to listen to their concerns and implement the appropriate planning that will work, in an uncertain futu...

Rating: 6.8

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law and more

Bio: Attorney Donna L. Wilson is the founder of Wilson Law, PLC. Before practicing law, Donna was a teacher and Special Education Consultant. Her lifelong interest in law, in combination with her experiences working to help families with special needs ...

Rating: 9.4

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business

Bio: Mike Hendricks focuses his practice exclusively on Estate and Business Planning. He is a seasoned problem solver who leverages his personal and professional experience to help his clients achieve peace of mind. Whether planning for the birth of a ...

Rating: 6.9

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Contracts & Agreements, Business and more

Bio: Here at Farino Law, the focus is always on the client, and how we can get the job done, no matter the problem. Founded in 2017, Farino Law prides itself in being a general practice firm so we can always have our clients covered. As one of the foun...

Rating: 8.0

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

Review: "Laura updated my living will, trust, and estate planning. Very efficient, top-quality. Thorough and very helpful and competent. Highly recommended."

Rating: 6.8

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business and more

Bio: An attorney with 24 years of experience in providing the highest level of professional attorney services and counsel to individuals and the business community across the Commonwealth of Virginia, Vance brings to Montgomery, Kelley & McKinnon, PLC,...

Rating: 7.6

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate

Bio: I grew up on the Virginia Peninsula and I now serve my home region by helping individuals and families strengthen their relationships and preserve their assets through estate planning, estate administration, guardianship and conservatorship procee...

Rating: 7.2

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Family and more

Review: "My husband and I needed to update our wills. We also needed Advanced Directive and Power of Attorney documents. Prior to our consultation, Ms. Richard supplied us with questionnaires which guided us as we gathered pertinent information. During the..."

Rating: 7.7

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

Protect your family. Preserve your legacy.

Rating: 8.9

Call for a FREE consultation(757) 573-0129

John S. Burton's Website

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Dedicated, Compassionate Family Law Firm serving Williamsburg and surrounding Areas

Rating: 6.4

Call for a consultation(757) 378-0525

Barbara A. Selje's Website

James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business

Bio: I am licensed to practice law in the Commonwealths of Virginia and Massachusetts, focusing my practice on Trusts, Estates, Probate, and Business Law. I help clients from my offices located in Richmond, Williamsburg (Firm Headquarters), Fredericksb...

Rating: 10

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business

Bio: I personally focus my practice on estate planning, estate, trust and conservatorship administration, fiduciary services, fiduciary litigation, asset protection, wealth preservation, elder law, and business planning. However, our Firm handles a wid...

Rating: 8.7

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James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family

Leader in family law.

Rating: 8.1

Call for a consultation(757) 645-9111

Heather Larson Pedersen's Website

James City County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Review: "Ms. Montgomery is an exceptional attorney. She knows the law and is confident and results driven. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome for my case. Thank you!"

Rating: 10

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