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When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Morgan County.
We found 26 estate law firms serving Morgan County. Morgan County is part of the Eastern Panhandle region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Morgan County Circuit Court.
West Virginia uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Morgan County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in West Virginia are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%W.Va. Code § 44-4-12 (reasonable compensation for attorneys; no statutory attorney fee schedule)Verified May 27, 2026 to 4%W.Va. Code § 44-4-12 (reasonable compensation for attorneys; no statutory attorney fee schedule)Verified May 27, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Morgan County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Circuit Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Boutique estate planning law firm serving the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Specializes in drafting wills and trusts, probate administration, and asset protection strategies.
Location
299 Rock Cliff DriveMartinsburg, WV 25401
Phone
(304) 263-9099
A Charles Town firm serving the Eastern Panhandle with estate planning services including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives for Jefferson County, Berkeley County, and surrounding communities.
Location
202 West Liberty StreetCharles Town, WV 25414
Phone
(304) 724-7228
Bush Law Firm provides comprehensive estate planning and estate administration services in the Eastern Panhandle. Attorney Michael Bush is a member of WealthCounsel and NAELA, and serves as Fiduciary Commissioner for Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.
Location
224 West King StreetMartinsburg, WV 25401
Phone
(304) 620-4925
Former Circuit Court judge with over 35 years of legal experience serving the Eastern Panhandle. Handles estate planning, wills, family law, general litigation, and mediation.
Location
222 West John StreetMartinsburg, WV 25401
Phone
(304) 260-9592
Keyser-based law firm serving Mineral County and the surrounding Eastern Panhandle with will preparation, estate planning, civil litigation, and real estate services. Attorney Jason Sites has 20+ years of experience.
Location
112 North Main StreetKeyser, WV 26726
Phone
(304) 788-4683
These firms serve clients throughout West Virginia.
Drafts wills and provides probate representation for clients throughout West Virginia. AV-rated firm with nearly 25 attorneys across four offices.
Location
901 Quarrier StreetCharleston, WV 25301
Phone
(304) 344-0100
Established
1989
Service Area
Statewide
Leading trust and estate firm in West Virginia with attorneys who prepare estate planning documents and resolve probate and trust administration disputes.
Location
300 Summers Street, Suite 1230Charleston, WV 25301
Phone
(304) 407-2249
Service Area
Statewide
Ohio-based estate planning and elder law firm founded in 2003 serving West Virginia statewide. Covers Charleston, Morgantown, Wheeling, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Beckley. Works with Charleston Area Medical Center and Huntington VA Medical Center. Flat-fee pricing model with free statewide seminars.
Location
904 N. Columbus StreetLancaster, OH 43130
Phone
(740) 639-5303
Established
2003
Service Area
Statewide
Founded in 1920, Bowles Rice is a full-service law firm with 100+ attorneys. Their Private Client Services team of 14 attorneys provides estate and gift taxation, charitable giving, probate and trust law, special needs planning, and advance directives across six offices.
Location
600 Quarrier StreetCharleston, WV 25301
Phone
(304) 347-1100
Established
1920
Service Area
Statewide
Full-service real estate and estate planning firm with two offices in the Kanawha Valley/Putnam County area. Drafts wills and trusts and assists clients with living wills, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives. Serves all 55 WV counties.
Location
500 Virginia Street East, Suite 600Charleston, WV 25301
Phone
(304) 345-4222
Service Area
Statewide
Multi-state regional firm with a Wills, Estates & Trusts practice and Private Client Services group. The Charleston office serves clients across West Virginia.
Location
300 Kanawha Boulevard, EastCharleston, WV 25301
Phone
(304) 340-3800
Service Area
Statewide
Established West Virginia firm with a Wealth Transfer Planning practice covering estate planning, trusts, and business succession. Charleston headquarters with additional offices in Wheeling and Clarksburg.
Location
700 Virginia Street East, Suite 400Charleston, WV 25301
Phone
(304) 344-5800
Service Area
Statewide
Established around 1960, offers a full complement of services in estate planning and litigation, proudly serving the entire state of West Virginia for over 65 years with 100+ years of combined experience.
Location
320 9th Street, Suite 200Huntington, WV 25701
Phone
(304) 486-3501
Established
1960
Service Area
Statewide
Bouchillon, Crossan & Colburn handles a broad range of estate matters for clients in Huntington, working personally with individuals to establish estate planning documents and guiding them through probate and estate administration.
Location
731 Fifth AvenueHuntington, WV 25701
Phone
(304) 521-4636
Service Area
Statewide
Founded in 1923, Jenkins Fenstermaker has over 100 years of legal experience. Their wills, trusts, and estates group provides forward-thinking estate planning strategies, serving clients across West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Location
325 Eighth StreetHuntington, WV 25701
Phone
(304) 523-2100
Established
1923
Service Area
Statewide
Steptoe & Johnson is a major regional law firm established in 1913 with offices across multiple states. The Huntington office opened in 2003 and provides Private Client / Wealth Management services including estate planning, trusts, and probate administration.
Location
825 Third Avenue, Suite 400Huntington, WV 25701
Phone
(304) 522-8290
Established
1913
Service Area
Statewide
National law firm with a Tax, Benefits, and Wealth Planning practice group covering estate planning, trust and estate administration, and fiduciary services. Huntington office serves clients across West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Location
611 Third AvenueHuntington, WV 25701
Phone
(304) 529-6181
Service Area
Statewide
Headquartered in Wheeling, Thomas E. McIntire & Associates serves all of West Virginia with comprehensive estate planning including wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and special needs planning.
Location
82 1/2 14th StreetWheeling, WV 26003
Phone
(304) 232-8600
Service Area
Statewide
Steptoe & Johnson is a major regional law firm established in 1913. The Wheeling office opened in 1994 and occupies the historic Fort Henry Building. Provides Private Client / Wealth Management services including estate planning, trusts, and probate.
Location
1324 Chapline Street, Suite 100Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone
(304) 233-0000
Established
1913
Service Area
Statewide
National law firm with a Tax, Benefits, and Wealth Planning practice group covering estate planning, trust and estate administration, and fiduciary services. Wheeling office serves clients across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Location
2100 Market Street, Bennett SquareWheeling, WV 26003
Phone
(304) 230-1700
Service Area
Statewide
Northern Panhandle office of Robinson & McElwee. The firm's Wealth Transfer Planning practice covers estate planning, trusts, and business succession across West Virginia and eastern Ohio.
Location
2001 Main Street, Suite 203Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone
(304) 344-5800
Service Area
Statewide
Multi-office West Virginia law firm with a dedicated estate and trust law practice. Counsel Richard R. Marsh focuses on trust and estate planning, administration, and litigation, and is recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates.
Location
48 Donley Street, Suite 501Morgantown, WV 26501
Phone
(304) 598-0788
Service Area
Statewide
The largest firm in southern West Virginia practicing estate planning, established in 1931 and serving clients for nearly a century. Offices in Princeton and Charleston.
Location
206 South Walker StreetPrinceton, WV 24740
Phone
(304) 898-8499
Established
1931
Service Area
Statewide
Steptoe & Johnson is a major regional law firm established in 1913 with 18 offices across 7 states. Their Private Client/Wealth Management group provides comprehensive estate planning services. The Martinsburg office has served the Eastern Panhandle since 1990.
Location
1250 Edwin Miller Boulevard, Suite 300Martinsburg, WV 25404
Phone
(304) 263-6991
Established
1913
Service Area
Statewide
A Parkersburg firm serving both West Virginia and Ohio with estate planning, probate, and guardianship services. Helps clients avoid probate, reduce tax burdens, and protect assets through trusts and comprehensive estate plans.
Location
3301 Dudley AvenueParkersburg, WV 26104
Phone
(304) 420-0975
Service Area
Statewide
A comprehensive estate planning firm in Elkins with over 24 years of experience, offering a full range of trust and estate services including special needs trusts, business succession planning, and estate-related litigation.
Location
44 S. Randolph AvenueElkins, WV 26241
Phone
(304) 636-7681
Service Area
Statewide
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The West Virginia self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
West Virginia uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Morgan County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
Morgan County
Morgan County Courthouse, 77 Fairfax Street
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Phone:
304-258-8554Fax:
304-258-7319
Hours:
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