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In this continuation of our Key Terms Explained series, we discuss the significance of the legal term "per stirpes."

In this ninth installment of our FAQ series, we review how often and reasons to consider an update to an existing estate plan.

In our first installment of our Key Terms Explained series, we discuss the options granted by a "power of appointment."

 “Should I name one of my children as a joint owner on my bank account so they can help me pay my bills?”

Attorney Erin Patterson has been selected for the 2022 North Carolina Rising Stars list published by SuperLawyers! Only 2.5% of attorneys in North Carolina receive this distinction. Our team is thrilled that Erin has been selected for inclusion on this list and that we continue to be known for th...

We are pleased to announce that attorney Erin Patterson has been included in Business North Carolina's 2022 Legal Elite in the category of Tax & Estate Planning for the second year in a row! We are proud to work with an attorney who is continually recognized by her peers for her commitment to exc...

Erin Patterson Law, PLLC has been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of the U.S. News -  Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”  rankings! 

Best Lawyers honored approximately 5% of practicing lawyers in the United States, exemplifying the work of the most elite and top-rated lawyers in the country.

Stay up-to-date on the trends and considerations we are seeing when assisting clients preparing their estate plans in 2021.

Get to know our team and the unique approach we take on working together for the benefit of our clients.

In this continuation of our FAQ Series, we discuss the fiduciary roles to be assigned in an estate plan and address some common concerns.

In this continuation of our FAQ Series, we discuss Court involvement during the administration of an estate and the potential for estates to be administered through alternate procedures.

In this continuation of our FAQ Series, we discuss three common restrictive covenants encountered in employment agreements.

Attorney Erin Patterson is now a fully licensed attorney in the state of South Carolina!

This year, our associate attorney, Jeanna Shelton, is celebrating her fifth anniversary of legal practice.  Read more about Jeanna and her first five years of practice here!

FAQ Series Estate Administration - Question #2: I am the named Executor in a decedent's Will or am considered the qualified  Personal Representative of an estate under North Carolina law.  What is my first step?

For Valentine's Day, we are taking a closer look at classic "I Love You" wills and the gift of a well-designed estate plan.

Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, Prince, Amy Winehouse, and now Tony Hsieh.  What do they have in common? Find out in our latest blog post!

In this fourth installment of our FAQ Series, we provide an overview of the process involved in selling a business.

In this third installment of our FAQ series, we define an "estate" and the documents every estate plan should include.

Exploring the latest NC online document preparation system, Guide & File, which will help some of our estate administration and probate clients.

In this second installment of our FAQ Series, we discuss some of the terms executors and personal representatives are likely to encounter as they administer an estate.

New & Noteworthy: An update on the latest developments in the estate planning and fiduciary law areas from a recent seminar.

In this first installment of our FAQ Series, we discuss the "why" behind Operating Agreements and Shareholders Agreements and explain the importance of implementing them for any active business.

No doubt about it: coronavirus has forced many to spend more time with family and at home. While there are certainly disadvantages to pausing usual routines, the extra time can also be viewed as a great opportunity to examine personal, financial and legal affairs.