Words cannot fully express the deep gratitude I have for this firm, and especially for Patti and Bill. My mother passed away unexpectedly, leaving me in shock and navigating everything from halfway across the country, as I was living in another state. Years earlier, my mother had given me an envelope labeled with instructions for when she passed. Inside was Bill's phone number. I will forever be thankful that she had the foresight to take these steps while she was still alive--without Bill and Patti, I truly would have been lost. I came to them grieving and overwhelmed, yet they guided me through the entire estate process with compassion, clarity, and professionalism from beginning to end. Patti, in particular, was absolutely wonderful to work with--responsive, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. She made a difficult and emotional process feel manageable and supported every step of the way. I believe my mother originally attended a seminar Bill gave to snowbirds sometime in the early 2010s, after which she followed up with him and had her will prepared. What stood out most was the firm's diligence over the years: they checked in annually with my mother to confirm any updates or changes, all of which were carefully documented. This attention to detail became critical later, as my mother had purchased additional properties after the original will was created. Because of their thoroughness, foresight, and genuine care, my mother's wishes were honored exactly as intended. I cannot recommend this firm highly enough to anyone seeking estate planning or estate administration services. If you have been considering estate planning, don't wait. You never know what can happen, and being prepared is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones as they navigate one of the most difficult times in their lives. read more

I attended a free seminar three years ago at The Will Lawyer. Attorney Bill Kilpatrick presented an extraordinary group presentation at the Chamber conference room in Destin. I was intrigued by what I learned and arranged for a follow up session with him a week or so later since my wife and I had procrastinated long enough about getting a trust set up. Bill was able to take a complex subject and put it in layman's terms. It was easy to see his knowledge and passion for Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning and he is very personable. He and his staff are all professional and friendly. He produced our Trust, tailored to our needs and my wife and I are now confident and reassured that our children will be protected and taken care of when we pass. Included in the package we signed up for is a private session every three years to go over law changes, an overview of our trust, and discussions on any changes, concerns, and asset updates from three years ago. We just had our update this week and we continue to be very pleased and thankful of his help. We are so much more organized and reassured. One of the best decisions we have made. Highly recommend this trustworthy firm. read more