Charleston, South Carolina Estate Planning Attorneys

Compare 16 attorneys and 7 law firms in Charleston , SC. Sort by highest rating and years of estate planning experience.

Benjamin Moore Jr
Charleston estate planning attorney at Bodyfelt Mount with 67 years experience

5 Exchange Street, Charleston, SC 29402

John Lehe Jr
Charleston estate planning attorney at Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough with 56 years experience

151 Meeting Street, Suite 600, Charleston, SC 29402

Christopher Staubes Jr
Charleston estate planning attorney at Clawson and Staubes with 55 years experience

126 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29492

Kenneth Smith
Charleston estate planning attorney at Bodyfelt Mount with 46 years experience

5 Exchange Street, Charleston, SC 29402

David Crawford
Charleston estate planning attorney at Bodyfelt Mount with 45 years experience

5 Exchange Street, Charleston, SC 29402

C Branham
Charleston estate planning attorney at Young Conaway Stargatt and Taylor with 41 years experience

28 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29402

J Crain
Charleston estate planning attorney at Young Conaway Stargatt and Taylor with 39 years experience

28 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29402

Shawn Flanagan
Charleston estate planning attorney at Bodyfelt Mount with 37 years experience

5 Exchange Street, Charleston, SC 29402

Paul Lynch
Charleston estate planning attorney at Moore and Van Allen with 35 years experience

40 Calhoun Street, Suite 300, Charleston, SC 29401

Rion Foley
Charleston estate planning attorney at McNair Law Firm with 27 years experience

140 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29402

Jennifer Davis
Charleston estate planning attorney at Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough with 26 years experience

151 Meeting Street, Suite 600, Charleston, SC 29402

Gregory Edwards
Charleston estate planning attorney at Pierce Herns Sloan and Wilson with 25 years experience

321 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29413

Christy Clements
Charleston estate planning attorney at Pierce Herns Sloan and Wilson with 25 years experience

321 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29413

Giampiero Diminich
Charleston estate planning attorney at Bodyfelt Mount with 24 years experience

5 Exchange Street, Charleston, SC 29402

Jenny Miley
Charleston estate planning attorney at Moore and Van Allen with 24 years experience

40 Calhoun Street, Suite 300, Charleston, SC 29401

Brett Bluestein
Charleston estate planning attorney at McNair Law Firm with 23 years experience

140 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29402

Need help planning your estate?

An estate planning attorney will work with you to prepare the wills and trusts to control and protect your assets during your lifetime and insure they are transferred properly after you die while minimizing taxes and delays. "Estate" is a legal term that means all your assets, property and anything of value that belongs to you. An estate planning attorney is an important advisor. There are many experienced estate planning lawyers listed in our directory.

Need an attorney in Charleston, SC?

Find the right attorney by reviewing and comparing our profiles of lawyers and their law firms, with details on each attorney and their colleague’s practice, experience, education, training, honors and fee structure. Carefully consider client reviews and recommendations from people just like you. If you have complex legal needs, a larger firm with multiple attorneys who can advise you in different areas may be the best fit. If your needs are more limited and very specific, consider a smaller firm. Speak with several Charleston estate planning attorneys to find the one that is best for you.

Ask yourself the 3 C’s:

  • Credentials ‐ How many cases has this attorney worked on similar to yours?
  • Comfort ‐ Who are you most comfortable working with? Is the lawyer’s office nearby? How and how often will they get in touch with you?
  • Cost ‐ Have expected costs and fees been clearly explained to you? It’s OK to ask for an estimate.