Secure and Convenient Family Wills
Know the kids are taken care of for years to come
Protect Their Future Before It’s Too Late
Do you know who would care for your kids? Get it in writing.
Being a parent means always being prepared for every possibility. Having a Will isn’t just about having your final wishes honored. It’s about providing security and certainty for those left behind too.
When you have the right attorney helping you, it is quick and easy, and you can be sure what’s written is airtight.
Simple Will - $200
Designates guardians for minors
Outlines how and when to distribute property and assets
Chooses someone to carry out your wishes
Licensed Notary provided
Married Couple Will $300
Two wills that reflect each other
Designates guardians for minors
Outlines how and when to distribute property and assets
Chooses someone to carry out your wishes
Licensed Notary provided
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Drafting Wills
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Wills
Perry Morrison has been drafting Wills for much of his professional life. His prices haven’t changed since 1989. As a father himself, he believes in the importance of a solid Will to provide protection to the people you care about most. He and his staff make the Will drafting process easy and approachable. There will always be someone available to answer any questions you may have.
Looking for something a little more detailed?
Health Care Power of Attorney $150
Appoint someone to make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself
General Power of Attorney $150
Appoint someone to handle banking, real estate, benefits, or other personal matters if you are unable to handle them yourself
Living Will
$150
Authorize your treating physician to withdraw or withhold artificial life support if your condition becomes terminal/incurable
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I get a Will?
Most adults should get a North Carolina Will as soon as they have minor children, a home, savings, or specific inheritance goals. A Will names an executor and can nominate guardians for minors, which prevents uncertainty if a parent dies unexpectedly. Waiting increases the chance that state intestacy rules control key decisions.
When Should I Change My Will?
You should consider a change in your Will during your big life events, and your beneficiary’s big life events - marriages, divorces, births, deaths, big moves, etc. A good rule of thumb is to re-evaluate an existing Will every 5 years to confirm it still reflects your intent.
I Have 2 Wills. Are They Both Valid?
If you have two Wills, they are not both valid, and having two doesn’t make them cancel each other out. The most recent Will is the one that is valid for execution if it contains the standard language revoking previous Wills. Two Wills create risk when revocation language is missing or the documents conflict. A North Carolina attorney can confirm which will govern, then create a clean replacement Will to reduce probate disputes and delays.
What Happens If I Have A Will?
Having a Will gives your loved ones peace of mind and squashes disputes about your final wishes before they get started. It advises the court of your guardianship desires for young children and allows you to choose to whom your assets go and when. You can also waive the bond for your executor.
Where Should I Keep My Will?
Keep the original Will in a secure place that your executor can access quickly. Tell the executor the exact location and how to retrieve it. Avoid storage that delays access, including safe deposit boxes that may require extra steps before anyone can open them.
What Happens If I Can’t Find My Original Will?
In North Carolina, a missing original Will can trigger a presumption of revocation when the original was last in the decedent’s possession. A copy may still be admitted in some cases, but the estate must prove key facts like validity, contents, and non-revocation. Missing originals often increase time, cost, and conflict.
How Can I Remove Someone From My Will?
In order to remove someone from your Will, you should get your original Will to a trusted attorney to make the proper amendments. Do not hand-edit or cross out names on the original Will, because informal changes can create ambiguity and probate challenges. Clear drafting reduces contest risk. It’s important to have a professional do this for you so that you know that your changes are properly made.
What Mistakes Do People Make With Their Wills?
Common Will mistakes include waiting too long to plan, losing the original, failing to update after family changes, choosing an unreliable executor, and using vague language that causes fights. People also assume a Will controls everything, even though beneficiary designations can override it. Another frequent mistake is leaving out intestate beneficiaries without explanation, and this can lead to a Will caveat proceeding.
Does A Will Avoid Probate In North Carolina?
No. A North Carolina Will usually goes through probate because probate is the process of proving the Will and giving the executor legal authority to act. A Will controls how probate assets pass, but it does not bypass the court process. Probate avoidance usually requires tools like a living trust or non-probate transfers.
What Is A Self-Proving Will In North Carolina?
A self-proving Will is an attested Will that includes sworn affidavits from the testator and witnesses, signed before an officer authorized to administer oaths (a Notary Public) and certified under seal. This step helps the clerk accept the Will for probate without later witness testimony, thereby reducing delays and administrative friction.
Who Should Be The Executor Of My Will?
Choose an executor who is trustworthy, organized, and able to follow court deadlines, pay debts, and communicate well with beneficiaries. Name at least one backup executor in case the first choice cannot serve.
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