Estate and Probate Lawyers in North Carolina

Estate Planning and Probate Law - The North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization offers board certification for Estate Planning and Probate Law. Attorneys in this field safeguard assets like real estate, securities, and businesses within estate plans. Estate planning often intersects with tax and family law disciplines. Attorneys certified in this area have demonstrated substantial involvement in estate management, tax implications, legal document preparation, and overseeing will probate and estate administration.

Estate Planning Law Specialist (EPLS) - Attorneys who are involved in estate planning can become certified by the NAEPC as Estate Planning Law Specialists (EPLS). The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils is dedicated to establishing and ensuring standards for professionals, including attorneys, who assist people with arranging the disposal of their estate after death. The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils also serves as a national network for many local councils, which serve as affiliates of the NAEPC. The local councils provide education and networking for estate planning professionals.