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Been putting off writing a will?
Estate planning doesn’t have to be painful
You know it’s time to plan for the future. But you’re worried the process will be uncomfortable, full of confusing terms, and overwhelming. And you’ll always have time to take care of this later, right?
Hold on. Creating an estate plan gives your loved ones the precious gift of a thoughtful and concise plan of action to follow when life becomes complicated. And none of us knows when those complications will arise. Ampersand Law is here to help you make these decisions and take action.
Named as executor or trustee?
Being named an Executor or Trustee is a meaningful act of trust, but do you know what is required when the time comes? Executors and Trustees often find themselves overwhelmed by grief, trying to decipher legal documents and processes while honoring a loved one’s wishes—and it’s too late to ask them questions.
You can avoid these challenges by scheduling our “Preparing for Probate” consultation while your loved one is still with you. This session gives you the knowledge and confidence you’ll need, while there’s still time to ask questions and gather information. Ampersand Law helps you prepare now so you’re ready when it matters most.
Learn what you need to know in advance
Recently lost a loved one?
No one should navigate probate alone
Probate and estate administration can feel overwhelming. And it certainly doesn’t make the grieving process any easier. Regardless of how organized your loved one’s estate plan was (or wasn’t), stepping into the role of Executor, Administrator, or Trustee often brings unexpected challenges and frustrations. We can ease the burden and help you navigate the probate process with confidence and efficiency.
Services
What can we do for you?
We offer everything from one-time consultations to fully customized estate plans. We’ll work together to create an estate plan tailored to your individual needs and goals, nothing more and nothing less.
There’s peace of mind in planning. Ensure your wishes are documented and your loved ones are cared for when life gets complicated.
Estate Planning
If you've been named an Executor or Trustee, knowing what's ahead makes all the difference. Understand your role before the time comes to step into it.
Preparing for Probate
If you're past the point of planning and instead need assistance with Probate, know you don't have to tackle this overwhelming process alone.
Probate/Estate Administration
“My wife and I had been putting off getting our estate plans in order for some time. It’s not like our wishes and finances are that complicated, we just dreaded the thought of having to deal with piles and piles of paperwork. Heather Hazelwood makes it easy. From our very first interaction, Heather was a true professional.”
Believe it or not, you already have an estate plan – even if you’ve never written a Will.
It’s the laws and procedures established by the state of North Carolina. And if that doesn’t sit right with you, it’s time to make your own estate plan.
I’m here to show you that estate planning doesn’t have to be daunting. We’re committed to helping you understand estate planning, make a plan, and most importantly, take action.
Bringing you a refreshing approach to estate planning
About Heather
I’m not only your attorney through this process, but also your accountability partner. Every step of the way. I’ve developed a detailed step-by-step process to help make estate planning as simple and easy as possible and I’ll be here to guide you through every decision. That’s the difference at Ampersand Law.
“Heather was outstanding in every possible aspect in her preparation of estate planning, health care power of attorney and guardianship documents for our young family. She took the time to get to know both us and professional situations, and then extensively researched our needs and any questions that came up. I truly cannot believe how easy she made this entire process for us both. I highly recommend her in every regard and am grateful beyond measure for the peace of mind we now have as a result of working with her.”
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Whether or not you already have an Estate Plan in place, you’ll want to catch up on all of the insight we have to share.
Let’s take your estate planning from daunting to done.
The first step is the hardest. The rest I’ll make a breeze.