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Family law and estate planning in North Carolina
A lawyer for
all your
family needs.
Wills and estate plans, prenuptial and separation agreements, help with your divorce and parenting plan, help as an executor, and help for your child at school. Flat fees, plain English, and one attorney from start to finish.
Your first conversationFree

Set in writing before we begin. No hourly meter.
I explain what each document or decision means for your family, and why, before you rely on it.
How I can help
Help for every stage of family life.
Solutions for today, plans for tomorrow.
Planning Ahead
Wills, financial and health-care powers of attorney, living wills, the incapacity package, and reviews or updates of an existing plan.
Settling a Loved One's Estate
Orientation and coaching for a new or prospective executor, with a written checklist of next steps.
Marriage and Family Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and review of a separation agreement, for one client with clear limits.
Divorce and Parenting
Help preparing an ordinary absolute divorce you file yourself, and parenting plans for parents who agree on the main terms.
Your Child at School
Help for parents with IEPs and 504 plans: records review, meeting preparation, and attending one IEP or 504 meeting with you.
Not sure where you fit?
Send a short message about what is going on. I tell you whether I can help, and if I cannot, I try to point you to who can.
How it works
Simple from start to finish.
You tell me what matters to you, and I take it from there.
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Tell me what you need
Use the inquiry form to tell me about your situation and what you need.
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Know your price up front
If I can help, you get one flat fee in writing before we begin.
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I handle the details
I learn your goals, then draft, review, or prepare what you need.
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Sign and receive
Sign where it suits you and receive paper and electronic copies.
Your attorney
You work with me directly.
I read every message, review your situation myself, and stay your point of contact from our first conversation to your final documents and beyond.
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Tell me what your family needs.
Your first conversation is free.