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Everyone in North Carolina should have an estate plan, no matter the size of their estate or assets. Charlotte estate planning attorney Ryan Stump provides unparalleled service to ensure you control who manages your assets and how they are distributed.

Our estate lawyers in Charlotte, NC understand the sensitive and challenging nature of making end-of-life decisions. Our estate planning lawyers are focused on providing comprehensive estate planning with compassion, patience, and respect.

Services Our Charlotte Estate Planning Attorneys Provide

In Charlotte and throughout North Carolina, failing to have clear and properly executed estate planning documents can open the door for future conflicts. When you hire an experienced estate planning attorney in Charlotte, NC, you can ensure your estate plan meets the necessary requirements. This will significantly reduce the odds of your wishes being contested or overturned later.

Your estate plan should give you peace of mind that your assets will be preserved, any estate administration fees and taxes will be avoided, and those you wish to inherit your estate will be able to do so upon your death.

North Carolina native Ryan D. Stump is an accomplished Estate Planning lawyer with over 12 years of experience in the legal profession and a passion for helping clients achieve peace of mind knowing their family, wealth, and assets are protected for the future.

Ryan handles a wide range of Estate Planning matters, from Wills and Trusts to Powers of Attorney and estate tax planning. Whether you want to create a comprehensive Estate plan, draft a Will to ensure your assets are disbursed per your wishes, establish a Trust for your loved ones, or ensure your affairs will be properly managed in the future using Powers of Attorney, Ryan can guide you as you prepare for the future. Ryan emphasizes a tailored, personal approach to estate planning and believes working as a team is the best way to meet client goals — not some cookie-cutter solution.

Background

Ryan received his bachelor’s degree from Campbell University, majoring in Trust and Investment Management and minoring in Financial Planning. After beginning his career as a Trust Officer with Regions Morgan Keegan, he returned to school and received a law degree from Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.

Real-World Experience

Mr. Stump’s real-world experience sets him apart as an Estate Planning attorney in Charlotte. His educational background prepared him to implement and develop sophisticated tax, financial, and Estate Planning strategies. As a Trust Officer, he provided hands-on guidance to clients regarding trust and estate matters.

Ryan has personally dealt with the fallout from family members who failed to properly plan while they were alive. He understands the common pitfalls of poor planning and knows how Estate Planning documents are administered from a practical perspective. This experience and know-how fuel Mr. Stump’s enthusiasm for helping others provide for their loved ones and protect their assets while navigating the complex area of Estate Planning.

Outside the office, Ryan likes to play golf, scuba dive, travel, and spend time with family and friends.

Estate Planning Services

Estate planning

Wills and Trusts

Gun Trusts

Asset protection

Business succession planning

Powers of Attorney

Education

J.D., Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

B.A. cum laude, Campbell University

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