The Law Office of Michael J. Howell, P.A. – A Probate, Trusts and Estates Law Firm

The Law Office of Michael J. Howell, P.A. is a law firm in Hilton Head Island, SC, specializing in estate planning, probate, trusts, and related legal matters. The firm serves clients throughout Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort County, and the broader Lowcountry region of SC. It provides services including wills, trust administration, probate litigation, estate planning, conservatorships, guardianships, powers of attorney, and ancillary probate administration. The firm’s principal attorney, Michael J. Howell, has over 40 years of experience in estate planning, probate, and trust law and is certified by the SC Supreme Court as a Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. The firm’s staff collectively holds over 100 years of combined experience in handling estate planning, probate, and trust matters, including will contests and estate administration.

The firm was established in 1986 and has been based in the Executive Center on Hilton Head Island since 1992, operating under its current name since 2000. Michael J. Howell previously worked in the Bank of Beaufort’s Trust Department and was a partner at Lyman & Howell, P.A. before founding his own practice. Margaret Howell Up de Graff, Michael’s daughter, joined the firm in 2009 and serves as Vice President, leading the firm’s Probate and Trust Administration and Settlement Division. She is a certified mediator in SC Probate and Circuit Courts and holds leadership roles with the SC Bar. The firm employs six individuals, two of whom are licensed attorneys, and offers video consultations to accommodate clients.

The firm is recognized for its expertise in estate and probate law, with Michael J. Howell named one of the Top Lawyers of the Low Country by Hilton Head Monthly in both 2013 and 2014. Its website is well-structured and provides clear, detailed information about services, staff, and legal processes. The firm’s long-standing presence and deep local roots underscore its reputation as a trusted authority in estate and probate matters across the Lowcountry.

Located at 1 Corpus Christi Pl, Suite 112, the firm is situated within the Executive Center on Hilton Head Island, serving a community known for its legal and financial sophistication. It stands as a leading resource for estate and trust law in the region.