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Raleigh Estate Planning Attorneys

Create or Manage an Estate Plan with Our Counsel

Estate planning allows you and your family to plan for whatever the future holds. To get your estate plan moving, choose the Raleigh locals of Blood Law, PLLC to be your legal guides. Our attorneys always enjoy sitting with new and returning clients to discuss different estate planning tools that can work for them. If you want to start or manage an estate plan, too, we’re here to help however we can.

Why you should choose us when you have an estate planning case:

  • Local: Our attorneys are locals to Raleigh and the surrounding areas, so you can trust that we will take your best interests to heart as a member of our community.
  • Teamwork approach: Your estate planning case will have the support of our entire team, including attorneys, paralegals, and others.
  • Honest: We will always be honest and realistic when creating a personalized estate plan that reflects the goals of you and your family.
  • Children-focused: In cases involving children, such as estate plans with guardianship questions, we keep our focus on what’s best for them, just as the court does.

For reliable legal counsel for your estate plan in North Carolina, call (704) 286-0570 and schedule a consultation with Blood Law, PLLC.

Estate Planning Services We Offer

In North Carolina, many different estate planning tools and procedures can be used while making or maintaining an estate plan. Which will work for you? Don’t guess. Let us help. You can depend on Blood Law, PLLC for a variety of estate planning services that could help with your situation.

Our Raleigh estate planning attorneys handle estate planning cases involving:

  • Estate administration: The process of managing and distributing an estate, including debts and property to be given to heirs, is called estate administration. If you’ve been named as an estate administrator or executor, you can have our legal professionals administrate the estate on your behalf, so you never have to get caught up in legal details.
  • Wills: A will is a legal outline of what you want to do with your possessions and responsibilities when you pass away. Work with our lawyers to create a will that represents your wishes and that stands up to probate.
  • Trusts: Living trusts and irrevocable trusts can hold and manage property and assets in unique ways that may be beneficial for your estate plan. Let’s talk about trusts, so you can see if any would be helpful.

Benefits of Estate Planning

Why should you make an estate plan sooner rather than later? When made correctly, an estate plan can create many different benefits that you and your family can appreciate.

A few common benefits of a well-made estate plan are:

  • Minimized taxes: An estate plan may be able to reduce the impact of taxes on your estate when you pass away, which would mean passing along more to your loved ones and less to the state.
  • Probate avoidance: You may be able to avoid probate entirely – or prevent lengthy probate – with an estate plan that uses different tools.
  • Property management: Using certain estate planning tools like trusts, you can manage pieces of property, assets, and even businesses to prepare for when you are no longer around to manage them yourself.
  • Set your expectations: You can use an estate plan to set expectations and indicate your wishes when you are incapacitated. For example, a health care directive can describe what living-saving measures you would like performed in a medical emergency and which you do not.
  • Peace of mind: Overall, one of the best benefits of an estate plan is the peace of mind it can bring you and your loved ones. The relief of knowing that you have planned for the future and “just in case” situations is invaluable.

Who Needs an Estate Plan?

Estate plans are not just for seniors and elderly people living in retirement homes. The truth is that nearly every adult can benefit from an estate plan because everyone benefits from planning for the future in one way or another.

You should think about making an estate plan soon if you:

  • Have children.
  • Own a business.
  • Own real estate.
  • Own valuable property.
  • Have special healthcare needs.
  • Like to plan your future as much as possible.

Talk with Our Raleigh Estate Planning Lawyers Today

Your best interests and wishes remain in focus when you come to Blood Law, PLLC in Raleigh for estate planning help. We combine honesty and transparency with attentiveness and impressive legal experience. To plan for the future, start today by reaching out to our trusted legal team.

Call (704) 286-0570 to get answers to any questions you have about estate planning in North Carolina.

Our Promise To Our Clients

  • Convenient Locations

    With 7 offices across North Carolina & South Carolina, we make it easier for families to find quality legal counsel.

  • Children Come First
    With the complexities of family law, we put the well-being and safety of your children at the forefront of your case.
  • Team-Driven Environment
    When you work with Blood Law, PLLC, you work with our entire team. Everyone is here to support you through each step.
  • Honest Guidance
    We create personalized plans for each client while setting realistic expectations on the possible outcomes of the case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 704-286-0570 today!

  • I Live in Raleigh, NC – Do I Need an Estate Plan if I Have a Young Family?
    We recommend that anyone with children should have an estate plan, regardless of the parent’s age. Estate plans can establish guidelines for guardianship, as well as who inherits what portions of your estate.
  • What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust in an Estate Plan?
    A will establishes how your assets with be distributed when you pass away. A trust allows you to appoint someone to manage certain assets, either when you are incapacitated or deceased.
  • How Can an Estate Planning Attorney in Raleigh, NC, Help Me Minimize Estate Taxes?
    With estate tax exemptions, gift exemptions, living trusts, charitable trusts, and more, an estate planning attorney can discuss with you several options to possibly reduce your estate taxes.
  • What Are the Benefits of Having a Power of Attorney in Raleigh, NC, as Part of My Estate Plan?
    A power of attorney gives someone the authority to make legal decisions on your behalf. You can include this important document in your estate plan, so it becomes active if you lose mental capacity due to an injury or illness.
  • My Parents Live in Another State – Can a Raleigh, NC Estate Attorney Still Help With Their Plan?
    An estate planning attorney can help clients who live in other states form an estate plan based on their needs, as well as answer any legal questions the client might have. The main limitation of hiring a lawyer in a different state is that the lawyer might not be able to represent the client in any processes that require the court’s attention or approval.
  • I Have a Blended Family in Raleigh, NC – How Can My Estate Plan Consider All My Children?
    Using various estate planning tools, you can create an estate plan that considers exactly what you and your family need, including what a blended family needs to feel confident in the future.
  • Can I Leave Specific Assets to Certain Beneficiaries in My Estate Plan?
    You can use an estate plan to leave specific assets to certain beneficiaries. To figure out the right way to leave different pieces of property and assets to different beneficiaries, you should work with an estate planning lawyer.
  • I Want to Leave a Charitable Donation as Part of My Estate Plan – How Can a Raleigh, NC Lawyer Help?
    An estate plan can include a charitable trust to plan charitable donations and contributions using your assets, including when you are still alive and after you pass away. An estate planning attorney can help with this process.
  • What Is the Difference Between a Healthcare Power of Attorney and a Durable Power of Attorney?
    A healthcare power of attorney grants a person the authority to make healthcare-related decisions on your behalf. A durable power of attorney typically grants a person authority over financial decisions.
  • How Can an Estate Planning Attorney in Raleigh, NC, Help With Guardianship for Minor Children?
    Guardianship of minor children may be established through a properly made estate plan. Wills are usually the go-to estate planning tool for all matters related to guardianship.
  • What Are My Options for Long-Term Care Planning in Raleigh, NC?
    If you need long-term care in Raleigh, NC, you can find many different assisted living centers and retirement communities, as well as in-home day-to-day assistance. An estate plan can integrate long-term care planning options to make affording them simpler.
  • How Do Intestacy Laws in North Carolina Affect My Estate if I Die Without a Will?
    The North Carolina inheritance law states that if you pass away with parents but no children/descendants, your spouse will be entitled to inherit 50% of intestate real estate and at least $100,000 worth of personal property. Other intestacy laws can come into effect based on how many children you have when you pass away. An attorney can explain the possible implications of these laws when making your estate plan.
  • I’m Considering Moving Out of North Carolina – Will My Estate Plan Still Be Valid?
    Estate plans are typically based on state-level laws about inheritance, debt liability, probate, and estate administration. For this reason, if you made an estate plan in North Carolina and later moved, it is recommended that you update the estate plan in the new state.
  • How Often Should I Review and Update My Estate Plan With a Raleigh, NC Attorney?
    You should review your estate plan once a year. Updates should be done when they become necessary, which could be more or less frequent.

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