The Law Office of Michael J. Howell, P.A. is a distinguished probate, trusts, and estates law firm based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, specializing in comprehensive estate planning and probate matters. The firm stands out through its deep expertise, with over 100 years of combined staff experience and a focus on personalized, client-centered legal solutions.
Led by Michael J. Howell, a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law with over 40 years of experience, the firm offers seasoned guidance to individuals, families, and personal representatives. Their approach emphasizes proactive planning, trust funding, and litigation avoidance, ensuring clients receive thorough and strategic counsel tailored to protect their legacies and navigate complex legal processes.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Probate
- Probate Litigation
- Will Contests
- Trust Contests
- Trust Administration
- Estate Administration
- Ancillary Probate Administration
- Guardianships
- Conservatorships
- Powers of Attorney
- Asset Protection
- Estate and Gift Tax Planning
- Mediation (Probate and Circuit Courts)
- Free Initial Consultation
- Free Seminars and Educational Resources
The firm primarily serves clients in South Carolina and offers video conferences for convenience. Michael J. Howell has been recognized as one of the Top Lawyers of the Low Country by Hilton Head Monthly, underscoring the firm’s reputation for excellence in estate and probate law.
