Shelby, NC · 7 firms
Probate and estate lawyers in Shelby
Every firm below has an office serving Shelby and at least one attorney active on the North Carolina bar roster. Nearest first.
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7 firms serving Shelby
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| Firm | Practice | Distance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
Law Offices of Delton W. Barnes Shelby, NC · 1 attorneyLicense status checked on the North Carolina State Bar roster on September 26, 2026. | Estate planning | under a mile | Call (704) 406-9416See firm |
| Shelby, NC · 2 attorneysLicense status checked on the North Carolina State Bar roster on September 26, 2026. | Elder law · Estate planning · Probate | under a mile | Call (704) 487-7204See firm |
| Shelby, NC · 1 attorneyLicense status checked on the North Carolina State Bar roster on September 26, 2026. | Elder law · Estate planning · Probate | under a mile | Call (704) 470-4388See firm |
| Shelby, NC · 1 attorneyLicense status checked on the North Carolina State Bar roster on October 2, 2026. | Estate planning · Guardianship · Probate | under a mile | Call (704) 482-7300See firm |
John B. Crotts, Attorney at Law Forest City, NC · 1 attorney · 1 certifiedLicense status checked on the North Carolina State Bar roster on September 20, 2026. | Elder law | 19 mi | See firm |
John D. Kersh, Jr., Attorney at Law Gastonia, NC · 1 attorney · 1 certifiedLicense status checked on the North Carolina State Bar roster on September 20, 2026. | Estate planning | 21 mi | See firm |
John H. Griffing, Attorney at Law Gastonia, NC · 1 attorney · 1 certifiedLicense status checked on the North Carolina State Bar roster on September 20, 2026. | Estate planning | 21 mi | See firm |
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