Everyone is always so kind from Casie and Christina at intake, to the paralegals and attorneys. They promptly answer all questions.
Planning for the future isn’t just about what happens after you’re gone—it’s about making intentional choices now to protect the people and the life you’ve built. At Ellis Family Law in North Carolina, we help individuals and families in North Carolina create Wills and Trusts that reflect their values, goals, and priorities.
Whether you’re drafting a simple Will or building a comprehensive estate plan, our approach is personal, clear, and designed to give you lasting peace of mind.
You’ve thought about it—writing a Will, setting up a Trust, making sure your family isn’t left guessing. You might have a new child or grandchild. You might have seen what happens when a loved one dies without a plan. Now, you’re ready to take the next step—and we’re here to help you do it with clarity and confidence.
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. And it’s not about predicting the future. It’s about making sure your voice, your family, and your values are protected—before someone else is forced to guess.
At Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C., we help individuals and families across North Carolina create thoughtful wills and trusts that reflect who they are—and what matters most to them.
Our wills and trusts attorneys make the process simple, respectful, and tailored to your life, not someone else’s template.
Both tools help you plan. But they do it in different ways.
A will is a legal document that:
Wills are public and go into effect after you pass away.
A trust is a legal entity you create to hold and distribute assets:
We regularly assist:
Life changes. Your estate plan should, too.
We make sure your will and trust reflect your current priorities, not just your past.
Without a will or trust:
We help you take control of those decisions today.
Most people put this off because they think it’s complicated, expensive, or depressing. But with the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be any of those things.
We walk you through:
Then we turn that into clear, legally sound documents—so your family isn’t left guessing.
We draft wills and trusts based on your needs, not cookie-cutter forms.
Need to update your plan later? We’re here for that, too.
We work with clients throughout Durham, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and surrounding areas. Whether you’re planning for yourself, your children, or aging parents, we’ll help you do it with confidence and care.
We also coordinate with your divorce, custody, or adoption case if you’re already working with us on family law matters.
We help you plan for what happens after you’re gone—so your values, your voice, and your legacy live on.
This isn’t about fear. It’s about clarity. And we’ll help you take the next step with confidence.
Everyone is always so kind from Casie and Christina at intake, to the paralegals and attorneys. They promptly answer all questions.
...Everyone is always so kind from Casie and Christina at intake, to the paralegals and attorneys. They promptly answer all questions.
Great experience, Christina is very resourceful and knows what she is doing. Helping me through various obstacles.
...Great experience, Christina is very resourceful and knows what she is doing. Helping me through various obstacles.
Christina is highly knowledgeable and offers excellent service.
...Christina is highly knowledgeable and offers excellent service.
Have been connected to Ellis Family Law for many years and cannot recommend a more knowledgeable, caring, hard working group of attorneys. I do not hesitate to refer to them...
Have been connected to Ellis Family Law for many years and cannot recommend a more knowledgeable, caring, hard working group of attorneys. I do not hesitate to refer to them no matter how big or small the issue. They are truly a one of a kind law firm and am so thankful I can count on their guidance.
Gray is top tier in family law — knowledgeable, strategic, and relentless when it comes to protecting his clients. If you want someone who knows the system and knows how...
Gray is top tier in family law — knowledgeable, strategic, and relentless when it comes to protecting his clients. If you want someone who knows the system and knows how to navigate it successfully, call Ellis Family Law. Amazing Attorneys!
I can’t say enough good things about Ellis Family Law. Going through a family law matter is never easy, but their team made the entire process feel manageable and supported...
I can’t say enough good things about Ellis Family Law. Going through a family law matter is never easy, but their team made the entire process feel manageable and supported from start to finish. They are professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. I worked with Christina & she was absolutely impeccable and I knew after the first phone call I was in the right place to handle my business. Thank you Ellis Family Law.
We are equally skilled in litigation and in resolving disputes outside of court.
Mediation, arbitration, and collaborative approaches that resolve disputes with less stress and more cooperation.
Thoughtful advocacy for parenting arrangements that protect your children and preserve what matters most.
Because your future deserves more than good intentions. It deserves a plan.
And for a fun twist: don’t miss our “Pour Decisions” section, featuring wine tips from our lawyer-wine specialist Gray Ellis!
