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Larry J. Ford
Hayesville, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(828) 389-3726
46 Church Street Suite 12
PO Box 750
Hayesville, NC 28904
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
Larry J. Ford is an attorney with 47 years of experience whose practice provides legal services to business owners, families, individuals, and retired persons in the following areas: Asset Protection Planning, Business Planning, Corporations, Charitable Trusts, Estate Planning, Federal Tax Planning, Family Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Living Trusts, Medicaid Planning, Real Estate, and Wills and Estates.
Ford first practiced law in the Asheville/Hendersonville area, then was in the corporate business and legal arena in Charlotte, NC, prior to returning to Hayesville in 1991. In Charlotte, Ford served as Vice-President/Legal Counsel with two different title insurance companies, and as a...
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Agatha Brooke Guy
Sylva, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Real Estate and Tax
Florida Coastal School of Law
Agatha “Aggie” Guy is a native of Haywood County, North Carolina. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she graduated with a degree in Journalism. Aggie later earned a juris doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law and an LL.M in Tax with a concentration in Estate Planning from the University of Alabama. Aggie has extensive experience in estate planning and estate administration. She has worked with the Jackson County Area Agency on Aging for the past four years, helping area seniors with their estate plans and currently serves as the Public Administrator of Jackson County....
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Tim Lewis
Sylva, NC Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family and Probate
Wake Forest University School of Law
Tim joined the Law Office of Nathan Earwood in 2021 and practices immigration, family law, and estate administration. He prides himself on zealously advocating for his clients and not backing down from a scrap. Tim seamlessly weaves through the nuances of immigration law and the complexities of family affairs. Tim lives in Canton with his wife Kelly and their three dogs: Bean, Leela, and Zapp.
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Andrew Alexander Strauss
Hendersonville, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Georgetown University Law Center
Andy Strauss is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning & Probate Law. His North Carolina practice includes the full spectrum of complex estate planning, estate tax planning, and asset protection planning. He is a 1978 graduate of Georgetown University School of Law and a member of the North Carolina, Florida, and Pennsylvania State Bars. Andrew is married to Holly and has two daughters: Spencer and Courtney.
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Ethan A. Trice
Hendersonville, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Wake Forest University
I'm an attorney practicing in Western North Carolina and licensed to practice in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Arkansas. I primarily focus on transactional law and estate planning.
I'm originally from Georgia, but went to Wake Forest for Law School. While at Wake Forest, I was involved in the Moot Court, Public Interest Law Organization, Phi Alpha Delta, and the Federalist Society.
My main practice areas are estate planning, business law, trademarks, and family law. I am a guardian ad litem in several of the counties here in Western North Carolina.
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Patrick D. Newton
Pisgah Forest, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Probate
Wake Forest University School of Law
Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning & Probate Law
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Ile Adaramola
Asheville, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
4 Doctors Park
Suite # J2
Asheville, NC 28801
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
North Carolina Central University School of Law
The Adaramola Firm is a progressive law firm that provides a positive alternative to traditional, expensive, and highly adversarial law firms. We are a transactional and litigation firm offering services in the following practice areas: estates and trusts, business law, real estate law, intellectual property, and estate administration. Ile Adaramola is a friendly, down-to-earth, competent attorney dedicated to using innovative legal concepts to resolving legal issues.
Ile (E-lay) earned a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice and Philosophy with high honors, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.After receiving her degree, she worked as a real estate paralegal for Shapiro...
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Meg Westall
Asheville , NC Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years of experience
Estate Planning, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Elon University School of Law
Margaret S. "Meg" Westall anchors iTicket in Western North Carolina, handling traffic matters in Buncombe and Madison Counties. One of Attorney Hatley’s oldest friends, Meg has helped our law firm expand all the way to the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. Prior to joining iTicket.law, Meg worked in a small Asheville-based firm where her practice focused on estate and trust planning and administration. Advising fiduciaries and neutralizing conflict in matters of administration has afforded her a no-nonsense approach to technical problem solving. Meg is also involved with the Pisgah Legal Services Mountain Area Volunteer Lawyer program, for which she assists low-income...
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Andrew Atherton
Asheville, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years of experience
48 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Estate Planning, Elder and Social Security Disability
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
Andrew D. Atherton practices Elder and Special Needs Law with McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A., where his practice focuses on developing and implementing comprehensive personal estate plans, assisting clients in navigating the estate administration and probate process, advising clients on how to deal with the costs of long-term care, Veterans Administration Benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship and Special Needs Trusts. Mr. Atherton completed a clerkship with the Kentucky Supreme Court. He earned his undergraduate degree in Business Economics from Western Kentucky University and law degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. He...
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Matthew Ryan Davis
Hendersonville, NC Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Divorce
I am a US Marine Core veteran committed to protecting your interests and providing excellent service.
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Eva Clement
Asheville, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
North Carolina Central University
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April M. Burt
Asheville, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Florida State University College of Law and St. Thomas University School of Law
Family and relationships are so important to me and I know they are for you as well. It’s one of the reasons that, after practicing many types of law, I’ve settled into the areas of law that we all will eventually face: including end-of-life planning and estate administration. I know these are often difficult topics with challenging decisions for individuals and families, especially for adult children of elderly parents, the terminally ill or those who are in domestic partnerships not legally recognized as marriage under North Carolina law. My job is to provide you with clarity on the law and...
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Cheryl R. Watkins,
Asheville, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 20 years of experience
(704) 544-3394
28 Schenck Parkway, Building 2B
Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28803
Estate Planning and Probate
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
The Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins is a boutique estate law practice serving all 100 counties of North Carolina representing individuals, families, and small businesses in the provision of advice, counsel, and results in the following areas of law:
- Estate Administration (Probate Law)
- Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, etc.)
- Business Succession Planning
- Wrongful Death
Attorney Cheryl R. Watkins of The Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins has a practice concentration in Estate Planning and Probate and has worked in those fields for over 20 years as a former CPA, auditor, Assistant Clerk,...
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Lawrence D. Winson
Hendersonville, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Maritime and Probate
University of Florida
I have served as General Counsel to a Fortune 500 Company, Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., and have practiced in both large and medium size law firms. I have also worked for and with State and Federal agencies in regulatory matters and litigation. As the in-house General Counsel for Carnival Cruise Lines, during its explosive growth period, I developed considerable expertise in all facets of corporate governance and management, including intellectual property, securities, anti-trust issues and every imaginable type of litigation and contractual matter. During this period major events, coordinated and directed through my Office, included Carnival's Initial Public Offering; the...
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Walter Edmund Daniels III
Asheville, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Construction and Consumer
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Walter E. Daniels III
Attorney
Admissions
- Licensed to practice in North Carolina (2000) and Louisiana (2002).
- Admitted to practice in Federal District Court for the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of North Carolina as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Affiliations
- North Carolina State Bar Association - North Carolina Academy of Justice
- American Academy of Justice -28th Judicial Bar - American Bar Association
Education
Juris Doctorate, University of Alabama School of Law, 1999
International Law and Comparative Law, Fribourg University, Fribourg, Switzerland, Summer 1997
B.A., Politics, University of Alabama, 1994
Birthplace
Birmingham, Alabama 1972
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Sarah Pronovost Wenzel
Waynesville, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Elder
American University Washington College of Law
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Jeffrey Miles Cooper
Asheville, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
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Elisa Jarrin
Hendersonville, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
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Jenna Blackwell
Mars Hill, NC Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Elder
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Frank B. Jackson
Hendersonville, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 52 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
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Patrick T Collins
Weaverville, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Real Estate
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Stephen Edward Robertson
Greensboro, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 23 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Our motto is: "Compassion, Responsiveness and Accessibility"
Stephen Robertson is a Board Certified Family Law Attorney in Greensboro NC with over 20 years of experience.
The Law Office of Stephen E. Robertson PLLC specializes in Family Law and Bankruptcy Law for individuals, families, and businesses in North Carolina.
Our Family Law Lawyers in NC are focused on: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family, Alimony and Spousal Support. With our extensive experience, we can represent you in Parental Rights, Alimony in NC, Legal Separation, Divorce in NC, Child Support Calculator NC, Custody, Alienation of Affection; Invasion of Privacy, Nuptial or Post Nuptial, Qualified...
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Gregory Herman-Giddens
Chapel Hill, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
University of Miami School of Law and Tulane University School of Law
As an expert estate, trust and tax attorney, Greg Herman-Giddens provides comprehensive wealth planning, protection and management services to residents of Florida, North Carolina Tennessee and New York. He also provides consulting adn co-counseling services to attorneys throughout the country. Through careful selection of strategies tailored to clients' individualized goals and objectives, he helps individuals protect their family, preserve assets and save taxes.
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Melissa Gott
Wilmington, NC Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Family, Probate and Real Estate
Campbell Law School
Managing Partner and the founder of The Law Group, Melissa Gott is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Campbell University School of Law. Melissa is a licensed North Carolina attorney, D.R.C. Certified Mediator, Financial (family law) Mediator, and Collaborative Attorney with Coastal Collaborative Colleagues.
At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Melissa graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration concentrating in finance and the legal environment of business. Melissa then matriculated to Campbell University’s School of Law. While in law school, Melissa was an editor...
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Melissa Averett
Chapel Hill, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
North Carolina Central University School of Law
I love practicing law. Guiding clients through the stress and upheaval of divorce, a custody battle or the aftermath of a death in the family is position of trust that I take seriously. Drafting an amicable separation agreement, or completing an adoption efficiently with as little drama as possible is equally important. I have been a NC Certified Family Law Specialist since 2009. My law firm handles divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, grandparents' rights, domestic violence, tort claims and personal injury, prenuptial and separation agreements, estate planning and administration in Chatham, Orange and Durham counties.
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Angela L. Haas
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Campbell Law School
Angela L. Haas, of Haas & Associates, PA, is an experienced family law attorney and mediator, who serves both traditional and non-traditional families in every aspect of family law, estate planning and administration. A double-major honors graduate of Appalachian State University and Campbell Law School, Angela is dedicated to working with each client to develop creative and effective solutions to protect themselves and their families. Ms. Haas offers a refreshing perspective on the challenges and opportunities that each client faces, and seeks to take advantage of the best legal and practical solutions available in each case.
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Letha Sgritta McDowell
Southern Shores, NC Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Elder and Tax
University of Maine - School of Law
Letha Sgritta McDowell is a highly accomplished attorney and shareholder at McDowell Law Group, specializing in various areas of elder law, including estate planning, special needs planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection planning, long-term care planning, personal injury settlement consulting, guardianships & conservatorships, and tax law. Her expertise ranges from assisting clients with complex estate planning for high-net-worth individuals with assets over $75 million to developing simple plans for families with limited assets.
Ms. McDowell has a distinguished professional background. She served as the President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), a notable position within the field....
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Gilbert L. Carey
Southern Shores, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
Albany Law School
Gilbert Carey is an attorney and certified public accountant with the McDowell Law Group. He practices in the areas of Taxation, Tax Resolution and Controversy and Estate Planning, solving tax, business, and legal challenges for individuals, privately held businesses and their owners. He has an Avvo rating of 10 (Superb) and has been recognized as a Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia by Coastal Virginia Magazine.
Mr. Carey regularly advises clients on tax matters and represents clients in tax disputes with the IRS, state tax agencies and in U.S. Tax Court. He provides income tax planning and compliance advice to individuals, trusts,...
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Paul Yokabitus
Cary, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
Paul is an experienced Estate Planning Lawyer. His focus on the client-attorney relationship and peace of mind of his clients sets Paul apart from other traditional lawyers.
Paul takes his fiduciary role very seriously. His relationship-centered philosophy emphasizes a focus on solutions rather than just documents and deliverables. He believes in focusing on the client’s goals and pain points – not a stereotypical “one-size-fits-all” method. At the initial Strategy Session, Paul sits down with prospective clients, discusses their specific family and financial concerns, educates them on how the law works in North Carolina, and works with the clients to determine how...
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Mark Costley
Chapel Hill, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 39 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Duke University School of Law
With more than 30 years experience in private practice, Mark Costley has helped hundreds of North Carolinians with estate planning, trust and estate administration, planning for children and adults with special needs, business succession planning and business transactions, and family charitable and philanthropic counseling. Mark’s work involves elements of teaching, strategic analysis and planning, negotiation, documentation, and assisting clients in executing their plans. A Duke University Alumnus, Mark has given back to his alma mater in numerous capacities, including serving as a member of the Board of Trustees. He has devoted his considerable energies to the Servant Center, Inc., a...
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Kelly Jesson
Charlotte, NC Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Trademarks
University of Miami School of Law
At Jesson & Rains, PLLC, we are committed to providing personal and cost effective legal services for individuals and businesses in the greater Charlotte area. Jesson & Rains focuses on three primary areas of the law: estate planning, business, and construction. For our estate planning clients, we offer a thorough consultation to go over all assets and liabilities to provide an individualized plan that is right for you, including will drafting, trust drafting, powers of attorney, healthcare agent designation, and advanced healthcare directives (also known as a "living will"). Our attorneys also represent personal representatives during...
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Stacey R. Walters
Chapel Hill, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Born and raised in Hillsborough NC, at an early age I found that I l loved helping people. By the age of 16 I was working at Duke Medical Center part-time.
I graduated from Orange County High School, and began attending Elon University to study Biology. My plan was to go to medical school, but after serving on a murder trial at 19, I became enamored with the legal arena and the challenges of representing others.
I graduated Cum Laude from Elon in 1992 and married my high school sweetheart, Roland. While he farmed, I spent my time volunteering with Make-A-Wish foundation....
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Andrew Timothy Shilling
Elizabeth City, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Richmond School of Law
The son of a government official, Andy grew up in various parts of the country, including Ohio, Colorado, and Texas. He attended the College of William and Mary and graduated in 1988 with a B.A. with honors in Government. Andy then went to the University of Richmond Law School, obtaining his J.D. in 1991. While in law school, he won the moot court competition, the trial competition (twice), and the writing competition.
After passing the Virginia bar exam in 1991, Andy worked in one of the largest law firms in the country in its Norfolk office, primarily defending large...
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Shane T. Johnson
Wilmington, NC Estate Planning Lawyer
(910) 319-7373
123 N. Cardinal Extension Drive
Suite 100
Wilmington, NC 28405
Estate Planning, Business and Probate
University of Wyoming College of Law
Growing up on a small farm in Central Iowa, I learned the importance of hard work, respecting my elders, and contributing locally. I graduated from Iowa State University, and eventually attended law school at the University of Wyoming. I have practiced law for several decades, focusing in recent years on estate planning, and I enjoy it.
When my grandfather passed away without a will when I was a young man, my family was devastated, as the government took 70% of his estate. That lasting impression drove me to begin helping people avoid such difficult ends, and instead provide a soft...
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Christina Rivenbark
Leland, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
University of North Carolina School of Law
Since 1987, attorney Christina Rivenbark has been building a reputation for passion, skill and integrity in areas of the law that matter to everyday, hardworking individuals and families. Under her leadership, our dedicated legal team handles criminal defense and personal injury cases in Wilmington and the surrounding areas.
Most importantly, every client and every case truly matters to us. We demonstrate this by consistently delivering personal attention and hard work to achieve our clients’ goals. When you choose Christina Rivenbark & Associates for your criminal law or personal injury matter, we will greet you warmly and treat you with respect and...
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Laurie Beth Biggs
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Tax
University of Kentucky College of Law
Laurie Biggs' practice focuses on business and consumer bankruptcy, including chapter 7, chapter 11, chapter 12, and chapter 13 cases. Ms. Biggs primarily represents small business owners, individuals, and those in the agricultural sector who need help addressing their debts or exploring their legal options. Ms. Biggs has been certified as a specialist in business and consumer bankruptcy by the North Carolina State Bar. With almost twenty years of experience helping clients navigate their financial difficulties, Ms. Biggs In addition to bankruptcy cases, Ms. Biggs also practices in the area of out of court financial restructuring, business disputes, civil...
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Brian S. Demidovich
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Cleveland State University
Brian Demidovich is the Managing Member of The Law Corner. In 2001, Brian moved to Raleigh, North Carolina after he graduated from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. After spending the first five years in corporate law and as a partner in a litigation law firm, Brian created The Law Corner in 2006. The Law Corner was created with one simple, but important, core principal: customer service. Brian firmly believes the legal profession IS a service industry. That is why since 2006, Brian has offered an initial $99.00 consultation and established...
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Roderick Allison
Creedmoor, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of North Carolina School of Law and North Carolina Central University
Attorney Roderick G. Allison has been in the active practice of law for 25 years. He graduated from North Carolina Central University with a BA in Political Science/Minor in English in 1995 as Class Valedictorian. He then earned his JD from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, School of Law in 1998. During his educational career, Attorney Allison also interned with the U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division (Washington, D.C.).
After working as In-House Counsel for a non-profit corporation, Atty. Allison founded The Allison Office, a General Law practice located in Creedmoor, NC in 2003, serving clients across the State...
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Marlet Edwards
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning and Elder
Campbell Law School
As a partner at Estate Planning NC, I provide a holistic approach to estate planning aimed at keeping your family out of court and out of conflict. We provide parents of minor children a comprehensive Minor Child Protection Package and as a mom myself, we decided to offer our Guardian Nomination free of charge on our website. We do not want legal fees to stand between a parent and this valuable estate planning tool.
We also conduct legacy interviews for all of our clients because you are more than your stuff! Your stories, advice and wisdom will be captured for...
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Douglas E Koenig
Durham, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Elder
Michigan State University
Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney. Personal Family Lawyer (tm). Member NAELA and Wealth Counsel. Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Michigan State University College of Law. Compassionate, able to work with families experiencing dementia or other disabilities.