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Decide Your Legacy
While considering mortality is uncomfortable, thoughtful estate planning protects your family’s financial well-being for the future.
Enjoy Your Golden Years
We make long-term care planning easy by helping you secure Medicaid and safeguard your assets, giving you peace of mind.
Protect Your Family
After losing a loved one, probate can feel overwhelming. Our skilled attorneys guide you through the process with ease.
—Andrew A. Strauss, Board-Certified Specialist in Estate Planning & Probate Law
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Contact UsStrategic estate planning ensures your hard-earned wealth stays protected for future generations.
Reduce unnecessary tax burdens so your wealth benefits those you love—not the government.
The right legal strategies help you protect assets, maximize benefits, and secure your financial future.
Plan ahead to ensure your estate remains in your control, preventing unwanted court intervention.
Create a lasting impact by structuring your estate to support loved ones and meaningful charitable causes.
Rest easy knowing your estate is secure, your wishes are honored, and your future is planned.
With over four decades of experience, Andy takes a comprehensive approach, guiding clients through everything from basic will preparation to complex trust structures and business succession planning.
With a keen eye for detail and a client-focused approach, Lee helps individuals and families safeguard their legacies, minimize tax burdens, and confidently navigate complex legal matters.
Cory combines legal expertise with a strong financial background in tax, investments, and insurance. His practice is centered around a deep commitment to assisting families with their estate planning and administration needs.
A former U.S. Naval Diving and Salvage Officer, Larry brings dedication and expertise to protecting seniors and their families, with a focus on estate planning, Medicaid, and veterans benefits.
With over a decade of experience practicing law, Brad brings extensive expertise in estate planning, guardianships, fiduciary litigation, and probate and trust administration, as well as a dedication to helping clients protect their legacies.
Leading our estate and fiduciary litigation team, Peter has practiced law in Western NC. since 2002 and specializes in trust and estate disputes, advanced planning, and business succession.
With nearly two decades of experience, Daire guides clients through estate planning with clarity and compassion. Dedicated to giving back, she actively supports pro bono initiatives and community advocacy.
Inspired by witnessing seniors’ challenges, James is passionate about guiding families through estate planning and elder law. Through Wills for Heroes, he proudly provides essential estate planning services to first responders.
With nearly two decades of experience, Samantha specializes in estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary income tax matters. She has a unique ability to make complex estate planning discussions approachable.
Efficient. Courteous. Professional. Thorough. Educative. Detailed.
Lee did a great job guiding us through the process.
We found it a pleasant experience, not the ordeal we thought it would be.
Very professional. Prompt service.
Very professional, objective and precise, yet presented in easy to understand language.
I sincerely thank all of you and I feel comfortable concerning my will.
Strauss Attorneys PLLC does a terrific job of estate administration.
Reinstatement of our trust since moving from CA. Brad. Alex and Kim were so welcoming and professional in every way including some very personal issues with family members. Brad...
I need help with a final accounting and I think I’ve found the right person.
Our experience with Strauss Attorneys PLLC in Hendersonville, North Carolina has been nothing short of fantastic. At our age, we were long overdue to generate a Will or Trust to...
Andy Strauss is the best. He’s smart, caring, a good listener, a clear communicator, and collaborative. Highly recommend him.
I needed to get a document notarized and it was a wonderful experience. The professionalism was outstanding with an extremely knowledgeable young lady.
I was taken care of very well. James Fleming was polite and well knowledged.
Very friendly, informative, and thorough. All personel seem very professional.
We felt important and have had for years a good relationship with Lee Mulligan
I have been particularly impressed with the thoroughness of document preparation and explanations in writing of what I should do to maximize the provisions & benefits of my ...
Professional assistance in a friendly atmosphere!
I was unaware of the document called a Living Trust until I attended a seminar presented by Lee Mulligan comparing the advantages of a trust with those of a traditional will. At...
Our experience was wonderful. Spoke with a language we both could understand and digest. You are a keeper.
Forming a trust for my family was a great experience with Mr. Henry’s professional and personal approach. I felt well informed and treated with the utmost respect. I appre...
The experience & staff were courteous, professional, and we got what we needed.
Brad Henry was brilliant and precise. We highly recommend him.
Impeccable knowledge of NC Trusts & Wills. Difficult questions answered clearly and easily
Great experience. Brad took time to explain everything thoroughly and was very thoughtful with looking at our entire situation. Grateful to him and the team that supports him.
Brad was very helpful in explaining the whole legal process – Brad explained the whole process in a very clear and understandable manner – Two notaries were very eff...
Our attorney, Lee Mulligan, and the staff were professional, courteous, and friendly.
Our experience was pleasurable, informative, emotionally satisfying, and confident that we are in good hands. Everyone is always courteous, helpful, considerate, and caring. The...
I have always been made to feel welcome and very well cared for by a most professional team of kind people who know their business well. Lee Mulligan in particular!
Professional, congenial, comforting. We have confidence in what you’ve done for us.
We felt Brad welcomed us, educated us and made himself available for clarifications.
Even though I feel intimidated by the “Big Book”, Lee was thorough in her explanations.
Lee explained everything in terms we could understand and the chart she drew was very helpful. We are confident our children will be well advised when settling our estate.
We had a series of issues that Brad was able to incorporate into the discussion and explain the implications of each.
Restatement of my trust was a stressless experience- Felt very comfortable with Brad & staff.
Our clear, reliable guidance makes estate planning simple, helping you make informed decisions to safeguard your assets and legacy.
Learn More About Estate PlanningAvoid depleting your savings on nursing home care—our experts help secure Medicaid coverage while preserving your assets.
Learn More About Elder CareAfter losing a loved one, we take care of everything—from legal paperwork to asset distribution and debt resolution.
Learn More About Probate AdministrationOutline an estate plan based on your goals, family and concerns.
Review your estate plan and sign your documents so that your plan is in place.
Ensure your assets are titled correctly and aligned with your estate plan.
Explain your plan to your family members and chosen fiduciaries.
Update your plan over time to meet changing needs and goals.
Answer a few quick questions, and we’ll start outlining the best estate plan for your needs.
We’ll help put together the right plan for you.
Estate planning isn’t a one-and-done process—laws, assets, and family dynamics evolve over time. That’s why we created our EstateCare Membership, providing continuous guidance to ensure your plan stays aligned with your changing needs. With ongoing support, we proactively address legal updates and life changes to keep your estate plan effective and secure.
Your clients deserve expert guidance from a trusted advocate who understands the law, safeguards their assets, and ensures their wishes are honored. Our Asheville estate planning attorneys value referrals from legal professionals who want to provide their clients with experienced, reliable counsel, ensuring their estate planning needs are handled with precision and care.
Asheville, NC
Hendersonville, NC
Raleigh, NC
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2530 Meridian Parkway, Ste 300
Durham, NC 27713
Landrum, SC
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402 E. Rutherford St, #1630
Landrum, SC 29356
Asheville, NC
Hendersonville, NC
Raleigh, NC
Durham, NC
By Appoinment Only
2530 Meridian Parkway, Ste 300
Durham, NC 27713
Landrum, SC
By Appoinment Only
402 E. Rutherford St, #1630
Landrum, SC 29356
Whether you need to create a simple Will, protect your assets, or plan for your business, our team is here to help.
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