Probate Lawyer | Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins

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.

With over 20 years of legal experience in North Carolina probate law, Cheryl is dedicated to helping people through difficult matters while remaining mindful of maintaining relationships between adverse parties and minimizing legal fees. Let us handle your probate matter so you are able to focus on caring for your family, life, and for yourself!

Do not get overwhelmed. The Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins, PLLC is here to provide goal-oriented legal services, trusted advice, and thoughtful solutions to you whether you are an individual, member of a family, small business owner, etc. And we proudly serve military families! We operate in all 100 counties of the State of North Carolina.

If you’ve recently lost a loved one, we extend our heartfelt condolences.

Navigating North Carolina’s probate system can be complex, even with a will. The process involves filing petitions, administering the estate, settling debts and taxes, and distributing assets. Additionally, every penny owned or owed by your deceased loved one is subject to at least two audits which must be supported with underlying, proper documentation. This could be daunting.

With extensive experience serving individuals and families in Charlotte and across North Carolina, we provide personalized legal guidance. From getting you appointed as the administrator of the estate to the management of claims to the distribution of assets, we manage every detail with professionalism and care. Our clear communication helps you stay informed throughout the process.

Let us handle the complexities of probate while you focus on what matters most. The Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins, PLLC is here to protect your loved one’s legacy with experienced, compassionate support.

*If you are considering hiring the Law Office to represent you in a North Carolina estate administration, you may wish to request a free 30-minute Case Evaluation. In that case, please call us at (704) 552-3993 to schedule a telephonic meeting with the Attorney herself. If the attorney provides a case evaluation (free or paid), it is rendered solely at the attorney's discretion and may consist of the attorney only providing legal information (except information regarding any statutes of limitation) and providing no legal guidance, advice, or opinion. Further, at no point before, during, or after the free or paid case evaluation will any form of attorney-client relationship be created or exist without the proper execution of a written retainer agreement. Should both the caller and the attorney subsequently and mutually decide to enter into an attorney-client relationship, its existence shall be evidenced only by a written retainer agreement supported by mutual consideration, signed by both parties, which describes the existence, nature, conditions, and scope of the attorney's representation of the client thereafter. In no event shall anyone, including a tribunal or mediator, interpret or find any other fact or document than the aforementioned retainer agreement as evidence of the existence of an attorney-client relationship.

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