Specialties

Estate planning and probate law is all we do, and we do it exceptionally well. With nearly 20 years of focused experience, an LL.M. in Taxation, and a track record recognized by B-Metro Magazine for nearly a decade, Kristin R. Waters brings a rare depth of expertise to every client relationship. Whether you need a simple will or complex trust strategy, you deserve an attorney who lives and breathes this work. That's exactly what you get at Waters Sullivan. Areas of Practice: Estate Planning: Advanced Directives & Healthcare Proxies, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Family Business Succession, Guardianship & Conservatorships, Incapacity Planning, Philanthropic & Charitable Planning, Tax Planning & Foreign Assets. Estate Litigation: Will Contests, Defending Wills, Trust Litigation, Trustee Removal & Surcharge Actions, Probate Administration Disputes, Beneficiary Disputes, Estate Creditor & Debt Claims. Probate: Estate Administration, Trustee Representation. We accept all major credit cards and offer flexible payment plans and sliding-scale fees.

History

Established in 2017.

Kristin R. Waters is a Birmingham native who built Waters Sullivan, LLC around one purpose: helping individuals and families protect what matters most. Licensed since 2006 with nearly 20 years of focused experience in estate planning and probate law, she brings precision, care, and a genuine investment in her clients' outcomes to every case. A National Merit Scholar, Kristin holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Alabama, a J.D. from UA School of Law (2006), and an LL.M. in Taxation with a concentration in Estate Planning (2013) — a distinction held by very few estate planning attorneys. Recognized as a Top Women Attorney and Birmingham's Top Attorney by B-Metro Magazine for nearly a decade, Kristin is also deeply active in the Birmingham Bar Association, Alabama State Bar, and serves on several community boards including the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

Meet the Business Owner: Kristin W.

Hi, I'm Kristin R. Waters, the founding partner of Waters Sullivan LLC. I'm passionate about helping families and individuals in the Birmingham area plan for the future with confidence. Estate planning is deeply personal work. Whether you're creating your first will, setting up a trust, or navigating probate, I'm here to guide you with clarity and care. I'm an active member of the Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama State Bar, and I'm proud to serve clients throughout Jefferson County, Shelby County, and throughout the state.