based on 101 reviews
Friendly, explained everything which we could understand. Made life planning process very easy to do. Highly recommend using this firm.
Comfortable and thorough.
I had a wonderful experience with Kelly and her staff. Very easy to speak with, knowledgeable and professional. She made the burden of estate planning a breeze. Highly recommend!
Four Pillars was very informative and extremely helpful when it came to getting our wills in order. We highly recommend this firm
Kelly was very knowledgeable and helpful with our needs. Her staff was excellent as well. Kelly gave my 90 year old Father her full attention, even through his stories of old Wilmington! I am very appreciative of her time.
Great service very happy.
Four Pillars law firm is very patient with senior clients. Explains thing's as many times as needed.Left feeling safe and secure about our future endeavors.
Very helpful, friendly, fast and reasonably priced for Trusts & Wills
Such a wonderful group of people to work with planning some of life’s more unpleasant futures. Estate planning is never easy because of life’s unknowns but 4 Pillars Law Firm seem to help you in every aspect. I highly recommend them. Be sure and pet Barrister.
Kelly and her staff and barrister are exceptional. They made what I thought would be a daunting task, fun, informative and enjoyable. We are so grateful and relieved to have used her services. Do not hesitate. She is wonderful.
Kelly is the best in town. Excellent, professional and unparalleled.
We wanted assistance with estate planning but could not speak to an attorney. They wanted us to provide an enormous amount of personal information prior to speaking with an attorney, which we provided. We didn't hear back so I sent an email to them indicating we would not proceed and didn't even get a "thank you" for considering them or any follow up whatsoever. Not a good customer service firm. ... More
We wanted assistance with estate planning but could not speak to an attorney. They wanted us to provide an enormous amount of personal information prior to speaking with an attorney, which we provided. We didn't hear back so I sent an email to them indicating we would not proceed and didn't even get a "thank you" for considering them or any follow up whatsoever. Not a good customer service firm. I highly suggest finding a different attorney firm for your estate planning needs. Less
Kelly and her staff are awesome! Very knowledgeable yet able to explain legal into easy to understand language. They helped our family get all the legal documents we need to help our parents with medial and financial matters as needed as they age. We highly recommend Four Pillars to anyone who is looking for professional legal advice and support with a kind and caring staff. Thank you!
Highly recommend 4 Pillars Law Firm for any of your legal estate needs. Very professional, efficient and highly organized. Upon completion of all our documents they were provided to us in a very organized 3 ring binder. Thank you Kelly and the rest of your staff for making this process so easy.
We were very pleased with the Four Pillars Law Firm. Kelly Shovelin was extremely thorough and explained all necessary documents to help us achieve our objectives. Our documents were ready within two weeks at a fair and reasonable rate. We highly recommend Kelly and her law firm. We also would like to compliment Nicole and Cheryl for their professionalism and being extremely courteous.
Kelly has a very thorough and efficient process to explain and create all necessary documents to achieve our objectives in life and after death.
Very pleased with Four Pillars Law Firm. We moved from another state and needed our trust amended and all the other pertinent documents redone to reflect North Carolina laws. Our documents were ready within two weeks and at a reasonable charge. Highly recommend this firm and Kelly Shovelin.
I would recommend your firm highly. You and your staff were very professional and our documents were prepared in a professional and timely manner. Thanks!
Four Pillars Law Firm was a Professional experience for all our Will needs, every detail was covered and fully explained. Highly recommend.
The team at Four Pillars is very easy to work with. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I asked Kelly, the attorney, to “dumb it down” when it came to explaining all of the legal language and she did a fantastic job ensuring I understood everything. I highly recommend Four Pillars!
Everything went well and was thoroughly explained. Attorney Shovelin and her staff were very easy to work with.
Highly professional and efficient law firm. Every member of the staff is wonderful. Would highly recommend.
Kelly is extremely knowledgeable in drafting all of the necessary documents I needed to update my will after my husband's passing. I would recommend this firm.
We really enjoy working with this team. Everyone was extremely helpful, informative and supportive when it came to our needs. Highly recommend giving Kelly and her team a call. Great partners to work with.
Four Pillars Law Firm was absolutely amazing to work with. Always 100% professional and it truly felt like Kelly and her staff became a part of our family while we were working with them. I would recommend Kelly and her team to anyone that is in need of an attorney for family estate planning. True professionals.
4 Pillars did an excellent job explaining our wills, living wills and helping us to add my wife to our home deed! I am very impressed with the staff and their attention to detail as well as answers all our questions!
Thank you Kelly & Barrister for doing such an excellent job helping Gary and I with our estate planning. Everything was explained in language we could understand and our wishes were honored. Also, Nicole and Cheryl were professional and friendly. We will highly recommend you to anyone who is in need of estate planning.
Very competent, timely and fairly priced services. I highly commend them for wills, power of atty, living wills etc.etc
4 Pillars provided me with excellent legal services. My objectives were totally met within the timeframe promised.
My estate planning attorney Joan Keston’s practice shuttered after a long and distinguished run. I was grateful to find Four Pillars after my wife passed recently. The legal documents they prepared for me were clear, intelligently ordered and precisely expressed my desires. Good people who are over the top competent.
Exceptional service and professionalism.
It was a pleasure working with Kelly and her assistants. Very professional, thorough and caring. Explained everything until you understood what a Trust was all about! I would highly recommend her to anyone.
I've known Kelly for almost 20 years and she's such a delight to work with. She genuinely cares about her clients and the work that she does. I would highly recommend her for any of your estate planning needs in the Wilmington, NC area!
Kelly was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Kelli is thorough with all the Will stuff, and her dog, Barrister, is way cool, especially when he dresses in his spiffy bandanas. I recommend this Firm.
My husband and I have reached the point in our lives where we needed to get our affairs in order. We had some of the pieces of the puzzle in place but they needed to be tweaked and freshened up. Kelly and her team helped us to do just that, in addition to helping us fill in the missing pieces of this Estate Planning puzzle. She answered every question we had and provided us with the knowledge we ... More
My husband and I have reached the point in our lives where we needed to get our affairs in order. We had some of the pieces of the puzzle in place but they needed to be tweaked and freshened up. Kelly and her team helped us to do just that, in addition to helping us fill in the missing pieces of this Estate Planning puzzle. She answered every question we had and provided us with the knowledge we needed to make informed decisions regarding our future. This daunting task was made much easier because of Kelly and her team. They made us feel welcome and at ease from day one! As promised, when all was said and done, and we needed some additional advice, Kelly answered our call. We feel confident in the decision we made choosing to work with Kelly at Four Pillars. Thank you all for helping us through this process! Less
Outstanding lawyer and staff, I would highly recommend Four Pillars law firm. Very helpful in explaining everything to us. Very personable.
Kelly and her team helped me out with a complicated business and personal trust setup, complete with ex wife stuff, conditions for kids, etc. Was super helpful guiding me in the process and willing to reach out and talk to other experts i currently use to make sure things are accurrate and in my best interest. Felt completely taken care of, and i know that my family will be too when i pass, hop... More
Kelly and her team helped me out with a complicated business and personal trust setup, complete with ex wife stuff, conditions for kids, etc. Was super helpful guiding me in the process and willing to reach out and talk to other experts i currently use to make sure things are accurrate and in my best interest. Felt completely taken care of, and i know that my family will be too when i pass, hopefully no time soon! Thank you Kelly! Less
Four Pillars Law Firm has helped my family in our personal estate matters and my parents estates. I highly recommend them for all your estate planning needs. They are very professional and knowledgeable. I have always felt they understood my legal needs and worked hard to see those needs brought to a beneficial conclusion. Will continue to use them in the future.
It was a very positive and educational meeting with Kelly. She took the time to explain the various legal options available to us, and to answer our questions.
Kelly and her team are amazing. They were so kind, helpful, and efficient in helping me deal with my Mother's estate, I chose to work with them to complete my Will. A big thank you to Kelly, Nicole, and everyone at Four Pillars Law.
Thank you so much Kelly and staff, For helping us get all of my fathers estate planning squared away . Quick , efficient, and professional! Thank you , Christopher Evans
Excellent service at reasonable cost. Sent info packet ahead of initial free consult to gain valuable information to make it most meaningful. Understood needs, very thorough and provided helpful explanations. Absolutely would recommend!
I have used Four Pillars Law firm to provide Last Will & Testament, General Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will and Authorization for Release of Medical Records documents for my wife and myself. Ms Shovelin explained the importance of each document. She helped my wife and myself settle her sister’s estate each step along the way. Recently I used Four Pilla... More
I have used Four Pillars Law firm to provide Last Will & Testament, General Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will and Authorization for Release of Medical Records documents for my wife and myself. Ms Shovelin explained the importance of each document. She helped my wife and myself settle her sister’s estate each step along the way. Recently I used Four Pillars to create a trust for my estate. I highly recommend Four Pillars Law Firm. Less
I appreciate Kelly Shovelin and her staff. Kelly has been very professional and answered my questions with complete clarity. I would highly recommend her to set up trusts and advance planning.
We were treated professionally and all of our questions were answered. All of the staff members were pleasant and friendly, including Barrister, the greeter dog who made everyone feel welcomed.
Great group of folks to work with. Very knowledgeable & attentive.
Kelly was wonderful and very thorough with doing a trust for me, she is very pleasant and never for one minute made me feel rushed! I would highly recommend her and the firm!!!
Kelly and her staff were a pleasure to work with. From our first conversation, I knew that we had chosen the right firm. They are extremely detailed and took the time to answer every question that we had. We would recommend Four Pillars to anyone.
Best lawyers!!!
Kelly is an outstanding attorney and has assisted a number of my clients with their estate planning needs over the past 10 years. I would recommend her without hesitation to anybody needing an estate planning attorney!
Four Pillars is a professional firm, that made the process of my issues clear, and easy to understand. I would recommend them highly
No one wants to do estate planning…but the knowledge and expertise as well as the professionalism we have experienced is unmatched!!! Highly recommend!
I had a great experience with Four Pillars Law Firm. Kelly Shoveling knowledge was truly a blessing. She prepared legal documents that saved my family many thousands of dollars . It way a pleasure working with Four Pillars Law Firm. I highly recommend them for your estate planning.
Estates Law Attorney Kelly Shovelin has to be the premier estate planning attorney in eastern North Carolina. Her expertise in helping our family plan our future financial and estate goals was amazing. We highly recommend the most excellent Four Pillars Law Firm.
It was an easy process, would recommend.
Had a great experience working with Kelly and her staff on my Estate plan. I found her to be personable and very knowledgeable. She covered everything I would need and explained everything in as much detail as I needed. I would definitely recommend Kelly for your Estate planning.
Kelly & her staff are truly amazing at what they do. They made sure all of my questions were answered, requests were honored and they always went above and beyond to be diligent with their work. I am very happy with the services they provided, and will be back to use their vast wealth of knowledge in the future.
My husband and I felt completely at ease working with Kelly and her staff. The process of getting our assets in a trust for our children was smooth. I feel confident and not worried about affairs now. We totally recommend Four Pillars Law Firm.
The experience was refreshing to know the knowledge of these ladies. With no hesitation they were able to help plan everything I needed and understand it. Very relaxing conditions. I highly recommend this Law Firm.
Great experience. Thank you
An amazing office with an amazing staff. Every question was answered and some that we didn't think to ask. So happy we found Four Pillars Law Firm.
I've been using Four Pillars for a number of years, I don't remember how I first heard of them, but it was fortunate. Kelly is patient and an extremely good listener. When she repeats what she thinks she heard she is right on target. Highly recommended. - Jim Doyle 8/1/22
Excellent Service and willing to educate throughout process.
I received excellent guidance and execution on my estate planning wishes from Kelly and her team at Four Pillars Law Firm. Highly recommended.
Kelly Shovelin, My husband and I would like to say thank you and your staff for all the help and information you provided us in getting our affairs in order. From the time we walked in Jessica made us feel at ease and welcomed. If anyone reading this and needs a good and knowledgeable Elder Law Lawyer then Kelly Shovelin is it.
We met Kelly 12 years ago and she helped us with a situation with my mom. We used her agin just recently to update our wills and healthcare. Very knowledgeable and professional, not to mention a great person!!
Very professional service from the original contact to the completed work. Thank you for your help
My family was faced with an unexpected death and I became Administrator of my family member's estate. He was a North Carolina resident and I reside in California. From the moment I contacted Four Pillars Law Firm, Ms. Shovelin and her staff were helpful, kind and efficient. They walked me through the entire nearly 2-year process step by step and were quick to respond to all my questions and conce... More
My family was faced with an unexpected death and I became Administrator of my family member's estate. He was a North Carolina resident and I reside in California. From the moment I contacted Four Pillars Law Firm, Ms. Shovelin and her staff were helpful, kind and efficient. They walked me through the entire nearly 2-year process step by step and were quick to respond to all my questions and concerns. I highly recommend Kelly Shovelin for estate services. Less
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Kelly drew up wills, healthcare powers of attorney, and a deed to protect my home from possible claims by Medicaid. She seemed knowledgeable, efficient, and sensitive to my needs and the costs was reasonable. Her administrative assistant was gracious and proficient--and Barrister🐶, her sweet office manager, seemed happy to see me!
Updated-8-5-2024. I picked up my estate planning packet today from Four Pillars. Everything was all together in one place, will, POA, updated HIPA docs, trust docs. Kelly even moved my deeds over. This was an extremely easy process, and I know from experience with my parents papers that the contents is thorough and well done. I recommend Four Pillars to all my friends and family that are needing ... More
Updated-8-5-2024. I picked up my estate planning packet today from Four Pillars. Everything was all together in one place, will, POA, updated HIPA docs, trust docs. Kelly even moved my deeds over. This was an extremely easy process, and I know from experience with my parents papers that the contents is thorough and well done. I recommend Four Pillars to all my friends and family that are needing the same work. ____________________ Updated - 7-26-2024. After getting to know Kelly through my parents, I chose her when I needed estate planning documents of my own. I have developed a trust with her and feel she truly has my best interest at heart. I can wholeheartedly recommend her for your will, trusts, and other estate planning documents. Her staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I've used multiple lawyers through the years, and Kelly Shovlin is the best I've dealt with. You won't be disappointed. _________________ Kelly Shovelin created my parents legal documents several years back. As my parents fell victim to memory loss, Kelly was very helpful as I tried to understand what decisions my parents had made. She created the entire package, including the POA documents that were so important these last 2 years. She was easy to work with, and supportive when we needed her. I can certainly recommend her, with no reservations. Less
After having done Estate Planning many years ago with the assistance of an attorney in a large law firm, meeting Kelly was a pleasure - both professionally and personally - after moving to the Wilmington area. I particularly like the fact she runs lean & mean and doesn’t have a lavish office and big staff, which equates to her being directly involved in your legal affairs rather than punting the ... More
After having done Estate Planning many years ago with the assistance of an attorney in a large law firm, meeting Kelly was a pleasure - both professionally and personally - after moving to the Wilmington area. I particularly like the fact she runs lean & mean and doesn’t have a lavish office and big staff, which equates to her being directly involved in your legal affairs rather than punting the work to multiple paralegals. If you need professional legal counsel, you won’t regret calling Kelly! Less
We were referred to Four Pillars Law Firm for our upcoming estate planning needs . Once we spoke with Kelly, we immediately knew that she and her firm were different from all the rest. She truly cares and is compassionate in understanding your individual needs . Kelly gives you the confidence and motivational spirit one needs when dealing with such life altering decisions. I absolutely recom... More
We were referred to Four Pillars Law Firm for our upcoming estate planning needs . Once we spoke with Kelly, we immediately knew that she and her firm were different from all the rest. She truly cares and is compassionate in understanding your individual needs . Kelly gives you the confidence and motivational spirit one needs when dealing with such life altering decisions. I absolutely recommend Kelly and her firm to anyone that is looking for someone that is honest, punctual, knowledgeable, easy to work with and very professional. Less
We were referred to Kelly from a local friend and she is an amazing professional and even better person!
I have worked with Kelly for many years and have always had a great experience with her.
We used Four Pillars Law Firm to handle my mother’s estate planning. While I never experienced this type of planning in the past, I felt very comfortable and confident that Kelly was doing a thorough job. She made the process simple and easy for us. She was very professional and personable. Her assistant, Jessica was a joy to deal with and very helpful. I would definitely recommend Four Pillars L... More
We used Four Pillars Law Firm to handle my mother’s estate planning. While I never experienced this type of planning in the past, I felt very comfortable and confident that Kelly was doing a thorough job. She made the process simple and easy for us. She was very professional and personable. Her assistant, Jessica was a joy to deal with and very helpful. I would definitely recommend Four Pillars Law to anyone with any type of estate planning needs. Less
Kelly has served my family for almost a decade and the service has been no less than superb! If this were a restaurant I would never eat anywhere else!
We were referred by our financial planner and were very pleased with his recommendation. Kelly was thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and has a pleasant nature. Our kids will have an easier time settling our estate when the time comes because of the guidance and preparation by Four Pillars Law Firm.
Four Pillars Law Firm designed an estate plan that met our family needs and put our minds at ease for anything that may occur in the future. Kelly and Jessica were knowledgeable, professional, compassionate, and throughout the process were always available to answer questions. If you need this type of service, Four Pillars Law Firm will more than meet your needs. Terry and Jody M
My brother has always been my lawyer. He did our first two wills. Since his passing 12 years ago we needed to have new wills drawn up. After meeting with Kelly and the staff we felt comfortable enough to have them do our planning. We were very pleased with the results and we were treated like family.
I have been with Kelly since 2012! She is helpful, knowledgable & helped me through some tough times dealing with trusts & estates. She's fun to be around too!!
Very professional and Kelly took time to know us personally and understand our unique family situation. Process was clear and well executed. Would recommend Kelly and Four Pillars to anyone for estate planning.
Kelly and Jessica were both very professional and knowledgeable. We had various questions concerning setting up a trust. They made the process a very smooth transition. Jerry and Donna McGraw
Kelly and Jessica were extremely helpful during a difficult time. I would highly recommend them!
Kelly is not only knowledgeable and professional, but very personable and caring. I would recommend her to anyone.
Kelly and Jessica are great ladies to work with! They definitely took care of all my Estate Planning needs even with some out of state property items! I will refer everyone I know to them.
Professional, knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, courteous and great customer service are all words that describe my experience with Kelly Shovelin & Four Pillows. She took the time to understand my situation, asking for clarification when necessary to help me reach my desired goal.
I am very pleased with Four Pillars. Professional, friendly, courteous... Class Act! Working with Kelly and her team will make you feel comfortable and confident about your decisions.
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Great service! Helped me at a rough time of my life, when I needed most. She is very personable, easy to talk with.