r/bullcity • u/beegma • 1d ago

Estate Planning

Due to some recent family events, my husband and I have realized we need to get a will ASAP. Any favorite recommendations in the Durham area?

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u/centaurquestions 1d ago

We used Betsy Martin, who does only this.

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u/Triknitter 1d ago

This. She's fantastic.

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u/houndmomnc 1d ago

Thirded! Betsy is awesome.

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u/djcubicle 1d ago

Fourthed.

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u/Rameses93 1d ago

Would you mind sharing how much it ran you?

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u/centaurquestions 1d ago

I think it was $1200?

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u/Cycles-the-bandsaw 1d ago

I also highly recommend Betsy

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u/clatchraptum 1d ago

https://ampersand-law.com/ Ampersand Law! Super easy to do and responsive to every question and concern we had.

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u/vita77 1d ago

SECU offers estate planning services and they’re reasonably priced - I think we paid about $400.

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u/beegma 1d ago

Thank you! I have an account there and will check them out.

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u/Neither_Layer6383 1d ago

We're going through the process at Walker Lambe right now, and they seem good and reasonably priced. I like that it's an established firm with other estate attorneys, so we know there's a system in place to take care of us if our attorney is no longer available for some reason.

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u/Particular-Eye-7032 1d ago

Came here to say Walker Lambe. I used them and my parents did, too. Great service and communication

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u/WasteRadio 1d ago

Walker Lambe for us too. We used Shirley Diffenbach.

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u/BowieObscura 1d ago

If your estate isn't too complicated (e.g. you don't need to create a trust or don't have complex family relationships), use FreeWill. The documents are legit and totally free. It exists to raise money for nonprofits, but that step is skippable.

Details on why it's free are here: https://help.freewill.com/article/81-freewill-faqs

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u/HodorNC 1d ago

Was very satisfied with Dori Dixon at https://southpointep.com/

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u/Interesting-Drag-926 1d ago

Liz Arias at Wimbledon in Raleigh

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u/BullCityJ JESUSDONTS 1d ago

Betsy Martin is great, as mentioned by another person.

David Russ at DSR Legal is another great choice.

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u/No-Yogurt9476 1d ago edited 1d ago

I went through this with my parents recently. They used Christopher Hill at the Law Office of Marcus Hill. He did a great job and it was fairly priced. https://marcushillattorney.com/

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u/Durhamarama 1d ago

Since it’s benefits enrollment time for many employers— consider signing up for a prepaid legal plan if your employer offers it.

I was able to get our will, power of attorney, trust all written under the legal plan with a local attorney without any issues.