Gordon Wolcott

Gordon M. Wolcott is a Virginia attorney focusing on estate planning, estate administration, residential real estate, and estate and gift taxation. He develops tailored legal strategies designed to help clients protect wealth, transfer assets, and prepare for the future with confidence. His practice also includes business succession planning, allowing individuals, families, and business owners to make informed decisions with clear guidance at every stage of the planning process.

Gordon earned his J.D. from Regent University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Virginia. He is admitted to practice in Virginia and is active in several professional organizations across the region. His educational background, paired with his dedication to client-focused service, supports his ability to simplify complex legal concepts and develop plans that align with both financial goals and long-term objectives.

In his estate planning work, Gordon prepares trusts, wills, and related documents, ensuring each client receives a customized plan built around their needs. He assists with estate and gift taxation, helping clients reduce tax burdens and preserve generational wealth. His estate administration practice includes guiding executors and trustees through probate, trust management, and the many filing and reporting requirements involved in settling an estate with care and precision.

Gordon M. Wolcott is recognized for his professionalism and commitment to service, including being named a Rising Star in 2024. He participates in the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and multiple bar and estate-planning councils. His involvement in these organizations enhances his knowledge and strengthens his ability to assist clients with effective and reliable legal solutions for their planning and administration needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wolcott Rivers Gates
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, Virginia Beach Bar Association
• Member, Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association
• Member, Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council
• Member, Hampton Roads Gift Planning Council
• Member, Virginia Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division

Licensed State

• Virginia
• North Carolina

Education

• Regent University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  

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