Estate Planning lawyers in North Carolina Constantine Kutteh to Elizabeth Murphy

Firm: Pope, Mcmillan, Kutteh Et Al

Po Box 1776 , Statesville , North Carolina 28687

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Mr. Kutteh has been engaged in the general practice of law in Statesville, North Carolina since 1976. He has always had an interest in the business aspects of law practice, choosing to focus his practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, business and corporate planning, tax planning and real estate. He also represents many clients in the areas of collections, personal injury, and workers’ compensation.Mr. Kutteh has provided consistent, competent and comprehensive services in these areas for clients for his entire legal career, going so far as to further his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Taxation from Emory University while remaining a full-time attorney at the firm.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Kutteh has been a member of the Statesville City Council since 1989 and was elected mayor of Statesville in 2005, a position he still currently holds. He has found that his government experience informs and improves his law practice and is thankful to have been able to use that experience to serve the community in his civic capacities.. Mr. Kutteh places a high value on personal interaction with clients and the ability to grow with those clients as time passes. He anticipates practicing law well into the future and looks forward to continued opportunities in these areas.

Firm: Debra L. Foster, PLLC

6000 Fairview Road , Charlotte , North Carolina 28210

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Debra Foster is a fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.  She focuses her practice on estate planning and estate administration matters.  Debra is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law and for seven years she served on the North Carolina State Bar committee charged with the certification of qualified attorneys in this area of practice.  In 2009-2010, Debra chaired the North Carolina State Bar Estate Planning and Probate Law Specialization Committee.  She is a past Chair of the Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, having served as its Vice-Chair, its Secretary, and as the Chair of the Section's Continuing Legal Education Committee for two years.  She now serves on the Section's Ethics Committee.  Debra is a member of the Charlotte Estate Planning Council and has lectured and continues to lecture extensively on matters pertaining to estate planning and charitable giving.

Firm: Kiger Waple Houk, PLLC

1336 Harding Place , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Licensed as an attorney in both North and South Carolina, Elizabeth focuses her legal practice on estate planning, estate administration, and guardianships. Elizabeth developed a love for the law while growing up in her mother’s trusts and estates law firm in Jacksonville, Florida, but it was not until after she graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in music and earned a master’s degree in arts administration from Florida State University that she decided to pursue a career in law. Elizabeth graduated from the Charlotte School of Law magna cum laude, ranked third in her class. While a law student, she served as a legal intern for both the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service and the Western North Carolina Low Income Taxpayer Clinic through Legal Services of Southern Piedmont.  Elizabeth also participated in the Pro Bono Wills Clinic and earned Pro Bono Leadership Awards from the North Carolina Bar Association and Charlotte School of Law for her work with Wills for Heroes and the Mecklenburg County Self-Serve Center. In addition to earning awards for the top grades in both of her legal research and writing courses as well as classes in elder law and federal income tax, Elizabeth was a research assistant for Professor Camille Davidson, a member of an award-winning Moot Court team, and Senior Editor of the Charlotte Law Review, which published her casenote, “A Post-Ahlborn Analysis of the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s Decision in Andrews v. Haygood.” The position of this casenote was adopted in 2012 by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in E.M.A. ex rel. Plyler v. Cansler. After earning her Juris Doctor degree and passing both the North and South Carolina bar examinations, Elizabeth completed her legal training by earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Taxation from the prestigious graduate tax program at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. Even before earning a J.D. and LL.M., Elizabeth knew that her legal career would focus on trusts and estates. Growing up in her mother’s law firm, she learned first-hand how rewarding a career in estate planning and administration can be both personally and professionally. Her academic and professional experiences have only strengthened her enthusiasm for this area of the law, and she looks forward to sharing this passion with her clients.

Firm: Young Moore and Henderson, P.A.

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton , Raleigh , North Carolina 27607

Practice Areas: Insurance , Estate Planning

Firm: Luminary Wills and Trusts

900 Hendersonville Rd , Asheville , North Carolina 28803

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

At Luminary Wills and Trusts, we keep our focus on you and your family. We are a small, client-centered firm that believes estate planning should be clear and straightforward, not confusing or overwhelming. Our role is to guide you through the process with confidence and peace of mind.. Every plan begins with a complimentary two-hour planning session with an attorney. This gives us the time to understand your goals, answer your questions, and begin shaping a plan that reflects your values and priorities.. We offer flat fees for our services, so you will always know what to expect without worrying about hourly charges. Most importantly, we are here to walk with you step by step, helping you put plans in place that shine a light for the people who matter most in your life.

Firm: Twiford Law Firm

203 North Road Street , Elizabeth City , North Carolina 27909

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family

Firm: Herring McBennett Mills and Kratt, PLLC

Two Hannover Square   1860 North , Raleigh , North Carolina 27513

Practice Areas: Elder ,Estate Planning,Probate

Firm: Douglas K. Simmons & Associates, PLLC

8210 University Executive Park Dr   160 N , Charlotte , North Carolina 28105

Practice Areas: Adoption,Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Probate ,Traffic Violations,Wills

Firm: King Law Offices

1373 Westgate Center Drive , Winston-salem , North Carolina 27103

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Diane Ford is an Associate Attorney working in King Law’s Winston-Salem, North Carolina office. Diane primarily practices in the area of transactional law. Her practice areas include Elder Law and Estate Planning. Diane loved Campbell University so much she went twice and earned her bachelor’s in economics and her Juris- Doctorate from Campbell Law School.. As part of her legal education, Diane was a member of Campbell Law’s distinguished advocacy program. She competed in the National Civil Trial Competition and the Annual Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition. As Campbell Law’s President of the Black Law’s Student Association, her chapter earned Chapter of the Year, a celebrated award among the southern region of black law students.. Diane is a native of Brooklyn, NY, but she calls many places home. Before moving to North Carolina, Diane attended The Milton Hershey Boarding School and lived in Hershey, Pennsylvania, also known as The Sweetest Place on Earth. In her free time Diane enjoys traveling to visit with her family, friends, and alumni nationwide.

4317 Ramsey St , Fayetteville , North Carolina 28311

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Craig Morgan

6201 Fairview Rd , Charlotte , North Carolina 28210

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate

Firm: Bain & Mcrae, LLP

65 Bain St , Lillington , North Carolina 27546

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Elder Law

Firm: David B. Mclean, PLLC

Po Box 13203 , Greensboro , North Carolina 27415

Practice Areas: Elder , Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Elder Law

Firm: Sodoma Law, P.C.

211 East Boulevard , Charlotte , North Carolina 28203

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

“There is nothing so sinister in so arranging one’s affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible. Everybody does so, rich or poor, and all do right for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands; taxes are enforced exactions, not voluntary contributions. To demand more in the name of morals is mere cant.” Judge Learned Hand.. I had been practicing law for a number of years when I rediscovered this quote from Judge Hand. At the time, I was starting a program to obtain a Masters in Accountancy with the intention of using it to better serve my clients in estate planning and corporate transactions. Many years have passed since then but I am still struck by Judge Hand’s phrase “so arranging one’s affairs.” As both an estate planner and a corporate attorney, my primary focus is assisting my clients in so arranging their affairs to achieve their specific goals.. In estate planning, those goals often involve providing a legacy for a surviving spouse or child and making sure an appropriate person is named to serve as the guardian of a minor child. A will, durable power of attorney, and healthcare power of attorney with advanced directive are all necessary documents in an effective estate plan. Because everyone’s circumstances are different, certain estate plans can require the use of revocable or irrevocable trusts. In either case, the client is entitled to a comprehensive plan to achieve his, her or their goals. My role is to provide that plan as efficiently and effectively as possible. Doing so often involves teamwork. I’m committed to working with all my clients’ advisors to craft a plan, to arrange their affairs, to achieve that end.. Corporate transactions also require arranging one’s affairs, but instead of passing on a legacy, the business owner needs to ensure the continued operation and success of his business venture. From starting a new business to expanding an existing business to acquiring or merging a business, proper planning is imperative for continued success. I provide that planning to my clients by advising them on business structures, operating and shareholder agreements, and investigating the different options available to an expanding business. From start-up to winding-down, I help business owners with tools they need to succeed.. Judge Hand was talking specifically about taxes when he wrote the statement above, and taxes can play a key role in both estate planning and corporate transactions. My experience allows me to identify those tax implications in both estate and business planning. But whether taxes are the primary focus, or merely a secondary consideration, the purpose of good planning is the arranging of one’s affairs. I’m committed to providing my clients the highest level of service in handling their estate and corporate needs. From beginning to end, I will counsel and advise them as they plan for some of the most important decisions they will make.

Firm: Rodman, Holscher, Francisco and Peck, P.A.

Market Street , Washington , North Carolina 27889

Practice Areas: Civil ,Corporate ,Estate Planning,Municipal ,Probate ,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Salem Law

1645 Westbrook Plaza Drive , Winston-salem , North Carolina 27103

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Attorney Daniel J. Umlauf is a noted speaker on estate planning and Principal of Salem Law a premier estate planning and elder law firm in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Since 2010, we have helped individuals, families and business owners with their estate planning, elder law and probate matters, ranging from simple to complex.. Attorney Umlauf recognizes that estate, trust and probate matters are not only about assets; they are about protecting people and their rights and preserving family relationships. He understands the challenges, both personal and practical, that surround the death or incapacity of a loved one. Those challenges are often increased by the need to administer an estate or trust, obtain a guardianship or conservatorship, or deal with probate administration matters. Daniel is dedicated to presenting vision for the future, providing guidance, and pursuing justice for our clients after the loss of a loved one. He takes time to listen and understand his client’s concerns; and will recommend custom solutions to help his clients reach their desired goals. Attorney Umlauf provides comprehensive estate planning services that will guard against the unpredictable, help avoid probate, and leave instructions you feel confident about.. Daniel was born in Dallas, TX and began college at Texas A&M University before meeting his wife in Switzerland while spending a year abroad. Daniel was introduced to estate planning during law school at Wake Forest University while writing a grant to help prevent North Carolina farming families from losing their farms due to poor planning. He began Salem Law, in 2010, and practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning, wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, probate, powers of attorney, Veterans Benefits and elder law. He has 2 beautiful boys, lives downtown, attends Salem Presbyterian Church, serves as the President of the Stratford Rotary Club, does yoga and is active in the arts community of Winston-Salem.

Firm: Pinna Johnston & Burwell, P.A.

2601 Oberlin Road , Raleigh , North Carolina 27608

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Guardianship Law, Estate and Gift Taxation, Income Tax, Business Law

Firm: Barnes, Grimes, Bunce & Fraley

South Main Street , Lexington , North Carolina 27292

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Curcio Anderson Law

10550 Independence Pointe Pkwy , Matthews , North Carolina 28105

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

Firm: Kelly & West Attorneys At Law

P.O. Box 1118 , Lillington , North Carolina 27546

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation

Elizabeth Murphy is excited to be practicing law with her dad and founding partner, J. Thomas West. From a very young age, she watched her father help folks through the practice of law and always knew that was what she wanted to do.. She loves to listen to people and their stories. She says, “Every client has a story. Only by hearing their story and really listening can you truly discover ways you can help them.” She is very thankful that her studies and her experience have given her a fuller understanding of the law because her knowledge and understanding allow her to be creative and think outside the box to find additional ways of helping folks in need.. “It’s not just about having a certain type of case, but about taking a ‘whole person’ approach to find the best possible solution. So many other attorneys are too busy patting themselves on the backs and miss the opportunity to really help.”. Elizabeth knows that the journey elderly, injured and disabled folks face can be difficult and every day she looks forward to creatively helping and inspiring them to do their best despite their disabilities and to creatively drafting documents that protect them and their families in hopes of making life a little easier for them.. “It’s like the starfish story. An older man was walking along the shore after a storm had washed up many starfish and he was bending and picking up the starfish and throwing them back into the ocean. He was approached by a young man who said, ‘Sir, why are you throwing the starfish back into the ocean?’ To which the older man replied, “Because the sun is up and the tide is going out and if I don’t throw them back they will die.’ To that the young man says, ‘But, old man, don’t you know there are miles and miles of beach and you can’t possibly save them all. In fact, if you work all day, you will not even save one-tenth of them.’ The old man listened calmly and then stooped to pick up another star fish and threw it back into the ocean. He said, ‘It made a difference to that one.’. I love that story and I think it paints the perfect picture of what it is that we here at Kelly & West and that I as a lawyer try to do every day.”. Elizabeth is thankful for her husband and high school sweetheart of nearly 20 years, Jonathan Murphy, also of Dunn. They attend Divine Street United Methodist Church in Dunn and together they have two children, Will and Addison.