• Durham Area Office:
    Carolina Family Estate Planning

  • Durham, NC
  • Phone: 919-443-3035
  • Fax: 919-324-6987
  • Office Hours:

  • About a 30 minute drive from downtown Durham
  • Directions

Durham, NC is a vibrant city in North Carolina and an ideal destination for planning your future. With a strong emphasis on creating a sustainable quality of life as part of the City of Durham's strategic plan, this exuberant city is a hub for education and innovation, being home to prestigious institutions like Duke University and North Carolina Central University. At Carolina Family Estate Planning, we understand your aspirations for your children's future, and our Estate Planning services can help you set up educational trusts to support their dreams. With our Child Safeguard Planning services, we ensure comprehensive protection for your children's well-being. Beyond families, Durham thrives on the economic development of local businesses, favoring community-driven establishments like Lula and Sadie's. Whether you're raising a family or own a local business, Carolina Family Estate Planning is here to help you secure your family's legacy or protect your business assets in this dynamic city.

Top Rated Durham Estate Planning Attorneys:

Things you've acquired over the years, from cherished homes to businesses, are more than just material wealth; they're the embodiment of lifelong journeys. Amidst the beauty of life, there's an urgency to protect these treasures and pass them on seamlessly. Caroline Family Estate Planning doesn't just manage assets; we honor life stories, ensuring families remain secure and that wishes are honored. From guiding pivotal health care choices to safeguarding a child's future, we've become a beacon in one's journey to preserve love, legacy, and memories.

Wills, Living Trusts, and Estate Planning

Our Estate Planning services in Durham County range from preparing wills and living trusts to devising comprehensive estate strategies that safeguard your assets and ensure your wishes are honored. This brings you and your family a sense of calm and certainty.

Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives

Deciding on matters concerning your healthcare and finances can often be overwhelming. Our dedicated team works meticulously to formulate Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives that uphold your choices, even in times when you may not be able to express them yourself.

Long-Term Care Planning

We assist you in future-proofing with our Long-Term Care Planning services, crafting financial plans that shield your assets while guaranteeing access to the best possible care in your senior years.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Planning

Facing the difficulties that Alzheimer's and dementia bring is a daunting task. Our specialized planning services are aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of individuals diagnosed with these conditions and their families.

Asset Protection for You & Your Family

Our top-notch Asset Protection Services in Durham focus on defending your hard-earned wealth from possible future creditors, lawsuits, and other financial threats, working intimately with you to fortify your family's financial future.

Business Planning & Business Succession

The key to the long-term success of any enterprise lies in effective business planning and succession. We facilitate strategies for smooth leadership transition and the protection of your diligently built business.

Probate & Estate Administration

Navigating the probate and estate administration process can often be intricate and time-demanding. Our Durham probate lawyer provides guidance to executors and administrators, helping them meet their responsibilities while avoiding potential legal hurdles from filing a petition with the probate court to distribution of remaining assets to heirs.

Trust Administration

We offer proficient Trust Administration services, ensuring assets are distributed timely and accurately in line with the trustor’s desires.

Medicaid & Nursing Home Planning

The costs associated with Medicaid and nursing homes can quickly drain a family's resources. We offer strategic planning that can help you qualify for benefits without jeopardizing your family's financial health.

Special Needs Planning

If you have a loved one with special needs, our specialized planning services ensure they have the financial resources they need to lead a fulfilling life, without compromising their eligibility for vital government benefits.

Cary estate planning office building and entrance

Areas We Serve in The Tar Heel State:

We serve all areas of Wake County and the surrounding counties including:

  • Fuquay-Varina
  • Durham County
  • Johnston County
  • Chatham County


Via virtual meetings, we are able to provide assistance to most individuals throughout the state of North Carolina.

Directions from Durham to Our Cary, NC Office

Directions from Durham:

  • Take I-40 East to Exit 291 for Cary Towne Blvd
  • After .8 miles on Cary Towne Blvd, turn left onto SE Maynard Rd
  • After 1.6 miles, turn right onto Kildaire Farm Rd.
  • After .3 miles, turn right on Commonwealth Ct.

Parking Instructions:

We have free parking, including handicapped-accessible parking, available right outside of our first-floor office. If you need assistance, upon your arrival, please call us and a member of our team will be happy to come out and assist you.