A plan for the people you love, made without the dread.
Wills, living trusts and healthcare directives for North Carolina families, explained over coffee and priced as one flat fee.
Will or trust? Six questions to find out.
The most common question we hear. Answer honestly and you'll get a suggestion and the reasons behind it. It takes about a minute.
Not sure where to start?
Most families need either a will-based or a trust-based plan. The right one depends on property, family and how much you want to keep out of court.
Our suggestion
This quiz is educational and isn't legal advice. Your attorney will recommend a plan after reviewing your situation.
What we help with
Every plan is drafted by an attorney and walked through with you line by line before you sign.
Wills & guardianship
Name who receives what, who handles it, and who would raise your children.
About willsLiving trusts
Keep your home and accounts out of probate and your family's affairs private.
About trustsHealthcare & POA
Choose who can make medical and financial decisions if you can't.
About directives
Unhurried conversations, plain English documents.
Many clients tell us they put this off for years because it felt morbid or complicated. Our meetings are gentle and practical. We talk about the people you love, then handle the legal language for you.
- A one-page summary of your plan in everyday words
- We retitle your home into your trust, so it actually works
- Signing with notary and witnesses arranged for you
From first call to signed plan in about three weeks.
Free call
Twenty minutes to understand your family and goals, and recommend a package.
Design meeting
We map out guardians, beneficiaries and decision-makers together.
Review drafts
You read plain-language drafts and we revise until every line feels right.
Sign & store
A relaxed signing, then originals and digital copies delivered to you.
Free estate planning workshops
Bring your questions to a relaxed 75-minute session at the Pack Square Library community room. Seats are limited, so we ask you to reserve.
Wills, Trusts & Probate 101
Saturday, 10:00–11:15 a.m. · Pack Square Library
9 seats leftPlanning for Blended Families
Thursday, 6:30–7:45 p.m. · Pack Square Library
14 seats leftCaring for Aging Parents
Saturday, 10:00–11:15 a.m. · Online by video
22 seats leftReserve a seat
We'll send a reminder and the handout two days before.
"We'd been meaning to do this since our daughter was born. Eleanor made it feel like a conversation, not a deposition. We left knowing exactly who would care for her."Priya & Daniel M., West Asheville
"After my husband passed, the trust meant I didn't have to go to court for the house. That alone was worth every penny of the flat fee."Margaret H., Black Mountain
"Second marriage, kids on both sides. I was worried it would turn into a fight. The plan they wrote is fair, clear and we both slept better."Tom & Renee C., Weaverville
Questions families ask
If you have children, a home, a retirement account or simply people you'd want to make decisions for you, a basic plan is worthwhile. Without one, state law decides, and a court may appoint guardians and decision-makers.
Your design meeting, drafting, revisions, the signing ceremony, and minor updates for twelve months. Trust packages also include deeding your North Carolina home into the trust. Recording fees are passed through at cost.
Most clients sign within three to four weeks of their design meeting. If there's a health concern, tell us on your first call and we'll prioritize.
Yes. We offer home and care-facility visits within Buncombe and nearby counties for a modest travel fee.
Start with a free 20-minute call.
No pressure and no sales pitch. Just a clear recommendation and a flat-fee quote.