Protect Your Family's Future With Estate Planning
A properly prepared estate plan ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your loved ones will be taken care of after your death. An estate plan also can prevent potential probate disputes and other issues that could penalize your estate or delay the administration of your estate.
Charlene Edwards Law Office helps clients with estate planning, preparation of wills and trusts, and estate administration and probate. With more than 18 years of legal experience, our founding attorney, Charlene Edwards, associate Holly Groh and our knowledgeable support staff can assist you with all of your estate planning and administration needs, including:
- Wills
- Living wills
- Trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Health care powers of attorney
- Estate administration
- Probate
Lillington Probate Administration Attorney
When a loved one dies with or without a will or trust, there are legal steps that must be taken. First, any debt must be paid, which could require the liquidation of assets such as property or vehicles. Then, all assets must be inventoried and distributed according to the will or trust. If the decedent did not have a will, the state of North Carolina will determine how the assets will be distributed. We will provide you with personalized support throughout the entire probate and administration process.
Our firm can help you create a solid estate plan that will ensure a smooth administration of your estate following your death. Our lawyers will help you determine whether a will, trust or a combination of the two is best for your unique situation. We also can help you draft documents such as powers of attorney and health care powers of attorney that provide instructions for your loved ones should you become unable to make important decisions yourself.
If you have questions about estate planning or administration, contact our Harnett County will and estate planning attorneys or call us at 910-984-8038. We are happy to discuss your case over the phone or you can schedule a free initial consultation with us.
