Delaware Estate Planning, Administration & Business Law
Protecting What Matters
Let us help keep you and your family out of court and out of conflict.
Doyle Law, LLC
Caring, Comprehensive, and Cost-Effective Legal Services
Finding an attorney who takes the time to understand your family and your goals makes all the difference in legal matters that affect the people you care about most. Doyle Law, LLC serves clients throughout Delaware with dedicated counsel in estate planning, trust and estate administration, guardianships, and business law.
Our firm was founded by Rebecca N. Doyle, Esq., a Delaware attorney recognized as a Top Lawyer by her peers in Delaware Today for five consecutive years. From our office at 18335 Coastal Highway in Lewes, we work closely with individuals, families, and business owners across Sussex County, Kent County, and New Castle County to deliver legal services that are thorough, personalized, and designed to protect what matters most to you.
Whether you need to create a comprehensive estate plan, navigate the administration of a loved one’s estate, establish a guardianship, or form and protect a business, our attorneys bring the experience and care that Delaware clients deserve.
What We Do
Our Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal services designed to protect your family, your assets, and your future.
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Estate Planning
Personalized wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives that safeguard your family and preserve your assets.
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Estate & Trust Administration
Compassionate guidance through probate, trust settlement, and asset distribution after the loss of a loved one.
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Guardianships
Court-appointed guardianship services for Delaware adults and minors who need a responsible advocate to manage their personal or financial affairs.
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Trusts
Revocable and irrevocable trust planning tailored to your goals, including asset protection, probate avoidance, and special needs planning.
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Wills
Carefully drafted last wills and testaments that clearly express your wishes and provide direction and peace of mind for your loved ones.
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Business Law
Strategic legal counsel for Delaware businesses, from entity formation and compliance to contracts and operational guidance that protects your company.
Doyle Law, LLC
Comprehensive Estate Planning for Delaware Families
Estate planning is one of the most important steps any individual or family can take to protect their assets and provide for the people they love. Yet many Delaware residents put off creating or updating an estate plan, either because they are unsure where to begin or because they underestimate how much the process can accomplish. At Doyle Law, LLC, our estate planning team guides clients through every aspect of the planning process, from the most straightforward will to complex trust structures designed for multi-generational wealth transfer.
Our estate planning attorneys routinely prepare wills, revocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care proxies, and advance directives that work together as a cohesive plan. We take the time to understand your family structure, your assets, and your goals before recommending any strategy, and we explain every option in plain language so that you can make informed decisions about the documents you are signing.
For families with more complex needs, we offer guidance on special needs trusts and other advanced planning techniques that help protect assets and provide for loved ones with unique circumstances. Whatever your situation, our estate planning attorneys are prepared to design a plan that serves your family for years to come.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
We measure our success by the peace of mind we give our clients.
Doyle Law, LLC
Experienced Trust and Estate Administration Across Delaware
When a family member passes away, the legal and financial responsibilities that follow can feel overwhelming. At Doyle Law, LLC, our estate administration attorneys help personal representatives, successor trustees, and surviving family members navigate the Delaware probate process and trust administration with confidence and support.
Doyle Law handles estate matters across all three Delaware counties, including probate filings with the Register of Wills, trust administration for successor trustees, and simplified procedures for smaller estates. Our team manages every aspect of the process from the initial inventory to the final accounting and distribution, keeping you informed and in control throughout.
Our team understands that each estate presents its own set of challenges, whether it involves real property, business interests, contested claims, or multi-state assets. We approach each matter with the thoroughness and attention to detail that families deserve during a difficult time.
The Doyle Law, LLC Team
Meet Our Team
Rebecca Doyle, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Rebecca founded Doyle Law to deliver estate planning and business law services that are as compassionate as they are thorough. She is dedicated to making complex legal matters understandable for every client.
Samantha Mears, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Samantha is an award-winning attorney licensed in Delaware and Maryland, focuses in estate, probate, and trust law. She utilizes her comprehensive legal background and active community leadership to provide clients with knowledgeable, trusted, and highly effective representation.
Laura Mayse
Senior Paralegal & Client Relations Leader
Laura serves as Doyle Law’s Senior Paralegal & Client Relations Leader, bringing deep expertise in estate planning and estate administration to every client she works with. She is committed to ensuring each client feels informed, supported, and confident — managing every detail of their matter with precision, empathy, and care from intake through completion.
Caitlin Murphy
Paralegal
Caitlin is a paralegal specializing in estate planning and estate administration document drafting, bringing careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the law to every matter she supports. She works closely with the attorneys to ensure that each client’s documents accurately reflect their wishes and are prepared with the precision their family’s future deserves.
Justin Doyle
Firm Administrator
Justin keeps Doyle Law running smoothly behind the scenes, overseeing the firm’s day-to-day operations with efficiency and care. His dedication to operational excellence ensures that attorneys and staff can focus on delivering the highest level of service to every client.
Gabrielle Smith
Legal Assistant
As the first point of contact at Doyle Law, Gabrielle warmly welcomes clients and guides them through their initial interactions with care and professionalism. Her approachable demeanor and attention to detail ensure every client feels at ease from the very first call or visit.
Doyle Law, LLC
Guardianship Services for Adults and Minors in Delaware
There are times when a loved one is unable to make decisions for themselves due to age, illness, disability, or incapacity. In these situations, the Delaware court system offers the legal mechanism of guardianship to appoint a responsible person to act in the best interests of that individual. Doyle Law, LLC assists families in understanding when guardianship is necessary, what alternatives may be available, and how to navigate the petition process in Delaware Court of Chancery.
Our attorneys assist families in petitioning for both adult and minor guardianships throughout Delaware, handling the required court filings, notices, hearings, and ongoing reporting obligations. We understand the sensitivity of these matters and work to guide families through the process as efficiently and compassionately as possible.
Why Doyle Law, LLC
Why Choose Us
We combine decades of experience with genuine care for every client we serve.
Award-Winning Legal Team
Founding attorney Rebecca Doyle has been recognized as a Delaware Today Top Lawyer for estate, probate, and trusts for five consecutive years. Associate attorney Samantha Mears earned the same distinction in 2025. When you work with our firm, your case benefits from attorneys consistently recognized by their peers for excellence.
Deep Roots in Delaware Law
The Doyle Law team brings a depth of Delaware legal experience that is difficult to match. Rebecca’s six-plus years at a prominent multi-state firm in Lewes, Samantha’s dual licensure and active leadership in the Southern Delaware legal community, and our paralegals’ hands-on expertise in Delaware estate planning and administration combine to give our clients an advantage that comes from a team deeply rooted in this state’s courts, processes, and people.
Client-Focused Culture
Our firm was built on the belief that legal services should be delivered with genuine compassion and respect for every person who walks through our doors. We take the time to explain complicated legal language, answer every question, and make sure you feel comfortable and informed throughout each step of the process.
Comprehensive Services Under One Roof
From estate planning and trust administration to guardianships and business formation, Doyle Law handles a broad range of related legal matters. This allows us to address your needs holistically, identify interconnected issues early, and provide efficient counsel without referring you to outside attorneys for related concerns.
Dedicated and Growing Team
Our firm has grown quickly since opening in February 2024 by attracting professionals who share Rebecca’s caring and compassionate approach. With two attorneys, an associate attorney pending bar admission, two paralegals, a firm administrator, a client services coordinator, and a legal assistant, we have the resources and the heart to give every client the attention their case deserves.
Lasting Client Relationships
We do not view our work as a series of individual transactions. We aspire to build enduring, multi-generational relationships with our clients and their families that last for decades. When your circumstances change or a new legal need arises, we want to be the firm you turn to because you trust the quality of service we provide.
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Business Law Counsel for Delaware Companies
Delaware has long been one of the most favorable states in the country for business formation, and Doyle Law, LLC provides the legal counsel that entrepreneurs and business owners need to take advantage of those benefits. Whether you are forming a new LLC, structuring a partnership, or protecting an existing company, our business law attorneys help you build a legal foundation that supports long-term success.
Our business law services are designed to protect your investment at every stage of business ownership. From drafting and reviewing operating agreements and shareholder agreements to preparing buy-sell arrangements and succession plans, we make sure the legal infrastructure of your business reflects your goals and reduces your risk exposure.
Whether you are launching a new venture in Sussex County or managing an established business with multiple owners, Doyle Law provides the personalized legal counsel that Delaware business owners can rely on. We understand the unique advantages of Delaware business law and help our clients use them strategically.
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Schedule a Consultation With Our Delaware Law Firm
At Doyle Law, LLC, we believe that every client deserves to understand their legal options before making important decisions. That is why we offer consultations designed to give you a clear picture of where you stand and what steps would best protect your family, your assets, and your future. Whether you have a specific legal need in mind or are simply trying to understand where to begin, our attorneys are here to help you find the right path forward.
Our attorneys are accessible, responsive, and committed to building lasting relationships with the clients and families we serve. We make ourselves available to answer questions, address concerns, and keep you informed throughout every matter we handle on your behalf.
Call us at (302) 532-3139 or email protectingu@doylelawde.com to schedule a consultation. Our office is located at 18335 Coastal Highway, Lewes, Delaware, and we serve clients throughout Sussex County, Kent County, and New Castle County.
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