I really appreciated the hard work that Emilee consistently provided while dealing with personal legal proceedings. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area needing legal service.
From Meadowmont to Southern Village and throughout Orange County, we work with clients at every stage of life, from young professionals and new parents to retirees and business owners. Whether you are planning ahead, responding to a recent life change, or helping a loved one through the process, we bring steady guidance, compassion, and legal clarity to every conversation.
Our goal is to help you feel confident and not confused about what comes next.
Estate planning is the process of creating legal documents that outline how your assets, health care decisions, and guardianship preferences will be handled if you become incapacitated or pass away.
A complete estate plan typically includes:
Without a plan, your family may face confusion, delay, and unnecessary expenses during an already difficult time. We help you avoid that and give you and your loved ones peace of mind.
Estate planning is more than a one-size-fits-all. We tailor every plan to your specific needs, family dynamics, and long-term goals. Here’s how we can help:
We help you decide whether a Will, Trust, or both best suits your situation. Then we draft documents that reflect your wishes clearly and legally.
We help you make sure your legacy is protected—and passed on the way you intend.
Who would make decisions for you if you couldn’t speak for yourself? A solid estate plan includes documents that ensure your voice is heard.
We help you put these protections in place now—so your family doesn’t have to guess later.
If you have children under 18, your estate plan should clearly name who you want to care for them if you can’t. Without a named guardian, that decision may fall to the courts.
We help you:
This part of the plan isn’t easy to think about, but it’s one of the most important gifts you can leave behind.
It’s never too early to create a plan. And once you have one, it’s important to revisit it when life changes.
We help you keep your plan up-to-date—so it works when you need it most.
Estate planning is about compiling legal documents regarding your family, your values, and your peace of mind. Our clients choose us because we combine legal insight with personal care and clear communication.
We create a plan that reduces future conflict and confusion.
We explain every option in plain English.
We help you take control—so you don’t leave your future to chance.
We take the time to understand your goals and concerns.
I really appreciated the hard work that Emilee consistently provided while dealing with personal legal proceedings. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area needing legal service.
...I really appreciated the hard work that Emilee consistently provided while dealing with personal legal proceedings. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area needing legal service.
Trust worthy, reliable, and sophisticated team with an outstanding work ethic.
...Trust worthy, reliable, and sophisticated team with an outstanding work ethic.
Every interaction I’ve had with Sarah M. has been positive. She’s always helpful, professional, and kind. It’s clear she truly cares about the people she works with. I wouldn’t hesitate...
Every interaction I’ve had with Sarah M. has been positive. She’s always helpful, professional, and kind. It’s clear she truly cares about the people she works with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
What an incredible experience! I recently found myself in the highly stress situation of needing legal counsel with a very delicate matter. After an extensive search, I was referred to...
What an incredible experience!
I recently found myself in the highly stress situation of needing legal counsel with a very delicate matter. After an extensive search, I was referred to the Ellis Law firm by someone whom always seems to have great contacts. This absolutely proved to be yet another incredible resource that they were able to share!
From the very first call until the resolution of the matter, every single person that I interacted with was professional, respectful, patience, and provided guidance on all matters related to the issue. In particular, my interactions across several phone calls with Christina Richard were very productive! She was able to provide answers, but more importantly, compassion throughout the entire stressful ordeal, and she did a great job providing additional external resources to get the outcome I hoped for.
This entire situation has been tough, and putting it behind me and fantastic. I can’t imagine the outcome being any better working with another firm, and encourage others to seek out the Ellis Law Group. Not only will you get the expertise in the field, but in the process, you’ll discover that this is a place to settle matters legally, and with compassion!
Great job by all!!!
What an exceptional Law firm. Ellis Family Law has handled my case and exceeded my expectations they truly went above and beyond. I thank the entire team. X
...What an exceptional Law firm. Ellis Family Law has handled my case and exceeded my expectations they truly went above and beyond. I thank the entire team. X
I love Ellis Family Law, won’t go anywhere else. From the first time you even walk in everyone is so nice and attentive. When I came in, I didn’t even...
I love Ellis Family Law, won’t go anywhere else. From the first time you even walk in everyone is so nice and attentive. When I came in, I didn’t even know where to start. I think there’s 2 Sarahs so her last name was Mercer, but Sarah M. was amazing! She was so kind, I felt so cared for and she answered all my questions and even talked me through legal terms I didn’t quite understand. What a good experience to turn around such an anxious day for me.
Because peace of mind isn’t just for tomorrow—it starts with a conversation today.
Durham Office
Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C.
3511 Shannon Road Suite 150 Durham, NC, 27707
Fax: 877-678-1584
Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 5:30pm
