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, Cheryl R. Watkins, an experienced attorney at law in Charlotte, NC, helps 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 attorney at law charlotte nc Cheryl R. Watkins 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 percent 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 estate planning law.
Estate Administration
When a loved one passes, the probate process can be overwhelming. Our Charlotte-based attorney at law guides executors and administrators step by step to protect the estate and avoid costly mistakes.
For Professionals
A trusted Charlotte, NC law firm supporting 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. Families across North Carolina trust her attorney at law charlotte nc practice for guidance in estate planning, probate, and wrongful death matters. With a strong foundation in both law and accounting, she helps individuals navigate every legal and financial detail with confidence and clarity.
With a background as a former CPA and “Big Four” accounting firm auditor for Fortune 100 companies, Cheryl has performed forensic accounting for high-net-worth individuals and celebrities and investigated one of the largest government financial crises in American history. This experience allows her to simplify complex financial and legal details, explain each step clearly, and help clients manage the probate process to minimize stress and delay.
Cheryl understands the challenges of dealing with probate after losing a loved one. She provides personalized legal guidance to help clients understand their fiduciary responsibilities, rights, best practices, and options. Whether assisting with wills, trusts, estate administration, or wrongful death matters, she is committed to protecting each client’s interests and honoring their loved ones’ legacies.
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Protect Today. Preserve Tomorrow.
Protect Today.
Preserve Tomorrow.
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Schedule a Consultation
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Share Your Story
Tell us about your needs, goals, and family circumstances so we can provide clear legal options for estate planning or probate that fit your situation.
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Move Forward With Confidence
We’ll build a clear, compliant plan under North Carolina law 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