Shirley M. Justice
Trusts and Estates
Trusts and Estates
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Shirley Justice is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Mobile, Alabama office. She is a member of the Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation practice.Shirley counsels professionals, business owners and their businesses in contracts, entity structuring, individual, corporate, transactional and personal tax planning and also provides estate planning and wealth preservation advise and services for them and others, to minimize taxes and family and business disputes. She represents clients in sales, acquisitions, merger transactions, and the establishment of professional and business corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. Shirley also assists families in the administration of estates and trusts with estate gift, and income tax or distribution issues. Shirley Justice is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Mobile, Alabama office. She is a member of the Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation practice.Shirley counsels professionals, business owners and their businesses in contracts, entity structuring, individual, corporate, transactional and personal tax planning and also provides estate planning and wealth preservation advise and services for them and others, to minimize taxes and family and business disputes. She represents clients in sales, acquisitions, merger transactions, and the establishment of professional and business corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. Shirley also assists families in the administration of estates and trusts with estate gift, and income tax or distribution issues. Shirley Justice is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Mobile, Alabama office. Shirley also assists families in the administration of estates and trusts with estate gift, and income tax or distribution issues.
Jurisdiction
Alabama
State Capital
Montgomery
Highest Court
Alabama Supreme Court
Bar Association
Alabama State Bar
Typical Consultation
$150-$300
Typical Hourly Range
$225-$425/hr
Fee Model Notes
Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997
Jonathan Richardson
After the passing of my father, our family was faced with the daunting task of navigating a complex estate that included a small family business, multiple properties, and significant tax implications. We were referred to Shirley Justice, and it was the best decision we could have made. From our first meeting, her nearly five decades of experience were evident. She didn't just see documents; she understood our family dynamics and the legacy my father wished to preserve. Shirley meticulously explained how her LLM in Taxation from George Washington University directly applied to our situation, crafting strategies that minimized tax burdens while ensuring my mother's financial security. Her deep knowledge of trusts and estates law, honed over 49 years, transformed a potentially contentious process into a smooth transition. It’s no surprise she was once named Lawyer of the Year in this field. Shirley and her team at Dentons Sirote were consistently responsive, patient with our questions, and unwaveringly professional. She anticipated issues we never would have considered, saving us considerable stress and future legal complications. We emerged not only with a perfectly executed estate plan but also with peace of mind, knowing everything was structured correctly. For any business owner or professional in Mobile facing similar planning needs, Shirley M. Justice is the definitive expert.