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Kernersville Estate Planning Lawyer

The most difficult thing in life is to plan for the unknown and the inevitable. No one likes to discuss their death or what will happen to their assets once they die, but it is an important discussion that you should have not only with your family but also with an estate planning attorney.
Creating an estate plan gives you peace of mind knowing that your affairs are in order and that your family doesn’t have to make difficult decisions upon your death. It also helps your family avoid disagreements about your assets since your wishes are spelled out in writing.

WHAT IS AN ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY?

An estate planning attorney is a professional who has an understanding of the state and federal laws that govern how an estate is to be valued, taxed, and dispersed upon your death. An estate planning attorney near me makes it easier for you to create a will, a trust, powers of attorneys, name beneficiaries, adopt a child, and ensure that your assets are protected upon your death.
When you are ready to create an estate plan, no matter your age or stage of life, it’s important that you call an experienced estate planning attorney from Apple Payne Law. Our dedicated and compassionate team will review your documents, listen to your wishes, and help you create an estate plan that reflects how you want your estate to be handled, who you want to receive your assets, and who will be the guardian of your children should you die before they turn 18.

At Apple Payne Law, we pledge to you prompt and courteous service, whether we are able to accept your case or not.

PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES

Apple Payne Law, PLLC is a law firm dedicated to quality, personal and professional legal services in and around the Piedmont Triad. Our law firm focuses on family law, estate planning, business, real estate closings & traffic law, which includes divorce, spousal support, child custody, adoptions, and domestic violence cases; estate planning, including trusts, wills, power of attorney, health care power of attorney and living wills; business advising, setup, review, contracts; real estate closings, including cash closings, bank/lender financed closings for both buyers and sellers, title searches and deed preparation; as well as all traffic issues (speeding, seat belt infractions, stop sign infractions, moving violations, driving without a license, and more).

We are focused on providing detail-oriented, professional legal services primarily in and around the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. While we are focused on primarily serving clients in Forsyth, Guilford and Alamance counties, we are willing to serve clients from Alamance County all the way to the mountains of Boone, NC. We have represented clients in Watauga, Avery, Ashe, Surry, Stokes, Wilkes, Alexander, Catawba, Caldwell, Iredell, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Alamance, Rockingham, Rowan, Davidson, Chatham and Harnett counties.

What are the Components of an Estate Plan?

A proper estate plan covers four major documents, each with its own unique purpose and role. Our estate plans include:

Will — To distribute your property in the way YOU want after you pass (otherwise, the state’s “default” rules apply to YOUR estate).
Power of Attorney — Allows a person(s) you choose to handle your affairs if you are unable to do so yourself (i.e. property, bills, taxes, etc.) due to severe illness, incapacity.
Living Will — (or Advance Health Care Directive) Specifies what your wishes are in regards to terminal care (i.e. feed tubes, do not resuscitate orders, etc.).
Health Care Power of Attorney — Allows a person(s) you choose to make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself due to severe illness, incapacity.

OUR CARING & PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Contact Our Kernersville Attorneys for Help with Your Estate Planning, Family Law, Business Advising and Real Estate Need

Ronald D. Payne II
CEO & Managing Attorney
Lori MacLaren
Estate Planning & Probate Paralegal
Raven Ash
Real Estate Attorney
Steven Grainger
Family Law Attorney
Ellen Stone
Firm Administrator
Megan Mohn
Real Estate Paralegal
Christina Thompson
Paralegal
Jack Loper
Winston-Salem Office Receptionist and Real Estate Legal Assistant
Brittany Spisak
Law Clerk

Contact Our Kernersville Attorneys for Help with Your Estate Planning and Family Law Needs

Regardless of the stage of life you find yourself in, it’s important to have peace of mind that your affairs will be handled in the manner which you want them to be when you pass.

No one likes to think about death, or planning what comes afterward. These decisions can be difficult for the individual and their family. However, a Kernersville estate planning lawyer can help create a brighter future for the next generation and minimize confusion or potential disagreements between families.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Ron is wonderful! Last year I experienced I experienced something that I did not even know existed. Constructive Eviction. I needed help immediately in order to get the construction stopped so that I could get back into my house, pack, and move. Talks with Ron fortified me with information and the power to speak up to the injustice. And his letters to the new owners clarified the situation and called them out on the many violations of the law. I do not know how I would have gotten through those months without Ron’s powerful, wise counsel. I highly recommend him. Thank you so very much Ron!

Mahhava M.

The interactions with Ron and his team were extremely thorough. Ron even took his time to review piece by piece each section of the estate documents being prepared and even elaborated with examples when something was not clear (without the need for me to continue asking). It was refreshing to receive that kind of service for someone like myself who is interested in knowing all of the details. Overall, very nice to work with and easy to talk to over the phone/virtually.

Jeanette V.

Ron is knowledgeable, honest, fair, and supportive. He gives informed advice and goes out of his way for his clients. His firm is affordable and will work with you on payment. He offers a wide variety of services, and while he handled my child support case, he handles much more!