Wills & Trusts Lawyers in Asheville

Thinking ahead is the best gift you can give your family. At Strauss Attorneys, PLLC, our wills & trusts lawyers in Asheville guide clients through every estate planning stage, from straightforward wills to sophisticated trust structures. With decades of combined experience, we create plans that preserve wealth, reduce uncertainty, and provide lasting peace of mind.

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Helping You Safeguard Your Legacy

Estate planning is not about how much you own; it’s about ensuring your loved ones are secure during and after your lifetime. From wills providing clear direction to living trusts safeguarding assets, our attorneys ensure your wishes are honored. We’re here to understand your goals, explain your options in plain language, and design a plan that fits your circumstances. We employ proven trust strategies for clients with larger estates to preserve wealth, reduce tax exposure, and protect inheritances from unnecessary risks.

Peace of Mind Through Thoughtful Planning

A special needs trust allows you to set aside funds for a family member who depends on consistent support. These funds cover costs such as:

Medications
In-home caregivers
Therapies
Residential programs

Structured correctly, it preserves eligibility for Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income while still providing extras that improve quality of life. Strauss Attorneys design these trusts to give your spouse, child, or sibling the financial security and personal dignity they need for the years ahead.

Irrevocable Trust vs. Revocable Trust

Revocable Trust

A revocable trust allows you to maintain full control over your assets while giving you the flexibility to make changes as your life evolves. Our team at Strauss Attorneys, PLLC, often recommends revocable trusts for clients seeking an estate planning tool that can adapt to their changing needs.

Key benefits:

Can be modified or canceled at any time
Keeps you in control of your property
Helps avoid probate and maintain confidentiality
Provides seamless management if you become unable to manage your affairs

Irrevocable Trust

Once established, an irrevocable trust generally cannot be changed. While it limits flexibility, it offers significant advantages in protection and tax planning. We help clients implement irrevocable trusts to shield assets, reduce tax exposure, and secure long-term financial goals.