Guiding North Carolina Families with Care
Estate Planning &
Estate Administration Made Clear
Estate Planning &
Estate Administration
Made Clear
From the first conversation to the final court filing, we help families in all 100 counties of North Carolina navigate estate planning and probate with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
How Can we Serve You?
For more than 25 years, families have trusted us to guide them through two of life’s most important legal moments: preparing a clear plan for the future and administering a loved one’s estate after loss. Too many begin probate on their own, encouraged by well-meaning advice that “you don’t need a lawyer.” What follows is the part no one mentions: clerk-provided forms cover only a fraction of the work. The Clerk’s office cannot give legal advice or strategy. The missing 90% often leads to painful outcomes—lost property, missed creditor deadlines, disputes over sentimental items, heirs unintentionally excluded under North Carolina’s legitimacy laws, estates that stall for years, and fiduciaries facing removal or sanction.
Our role is to lift that burden. We combine seasoned legal judgment with new technology that streamlines probate, keeps deadlines on track, and maintains clear communication—so you can move forward with clarity and care.
Our Featured Services
Estate Planning
Protect your loved ones and preserve your legacy with documents that reflect your wishes and comply with North Carolina law.
Estate Administration
When a loved one passes, the probate process can be overwhelming. We guide executors and administrators step by step to protect the estate and avoid costly mistakes.
For Professionals
A trusted legal resource for attorneys, accountants, real estate professionals, insurance agents, banks & trusts, elder-care providers, and faith leaders—so the people you send our way are cared for promptly and respectfully.
About The Firm
Attorney Cheryl R. Watkins, founder of The Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins, brings over 20 years of experience in Estate Planning and Probate Law to you. With a strong background in law and accounting, she helps individuals and families navigate the law and procedure of estate administration, probate, and wrongful deaths with confidence.
With a background as a former CPA with vast “Big Four Accounting Firm” experience in auditing Fortune 100 companies, performing forensic accounting services for wealthy individuals and celebrities, and investigating one of the largest government financial crises in American history we are well qualified to break down the big picture of your probate matter, explain it to you for easy understanding, and help you manage the process to minimize as much stress as possible.
Cheryl understands the challenges of dealing with probate after losing a loved one and provides personalized legal guidance to help clients understand their fiduciary responsibilities, rights, best practices, strategies, and options. Whether assisting with wills, trusts, estate administration, or wrongful deaths, she works to protect her clients’ interests and honor their loved ones’ legacies.
Take the First Step
Protect Today. Preserve Tomorrow.
Protect Today.
Preserve Tomorrow.
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Schedule a Consultation
Book your free consultation by phone or online and choose in-person, phone, or virtual meeting.
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Share Your Story
Tell us about your needs and goals so we can provide clear legal options tailored to your situation.
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Move Forward With Confidence
We’ll build a clear plan and guide you through each step with care, clarity, and ongoing support.
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Address
6135 Park South Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
PO Box 472886 Charlotte, NC 28247
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed