Why do homeowners need an estate plan?
Protect your home & the people you love.
Congratulations on your new home! Buying a home is a major milestone, and an ideal time to make sure your estate plan reflects what you now own.
What could happen without the right plan?
If you do not have a valid will or trust, North Carolina law may determine who inherits your home. Even if you have a will, your home may still have to go through probate court, a process that can take a year or longer.
A Plan Designed for Homeowners
Next Stage Legal helps North Carolina homeowners create estate plans that keep them in control of what happens to their homes and help their families avoid probate.
We offer affordable, user-friendly revocable living trusts designed for middle-class families. We can also create a comprehensive estate plan that includes:
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A revocable living trust
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A will
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A financial power of attorney
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A healthcare power of attorney
Estate Planning Made Easier
We serve clients throughout North Carolina and offer:
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In-person, phone, or video consultations
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In-home signing options
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Clear, upfront pricing with no surprise fees
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Direct communication with firm owner and estate planning attorney Lee Laskody
Let’s Make Sure Your New Home Is Protected
Schedule a free planning consultation to learn what type of estate plan may be right for you. There is no pressure and no obligation.
Prefer to speak with us? Call (984) 355-9747.
Why do families choose Next Stage Legal for their Estate Planning needs?
Book a FREE planning consultation to find out or keep reading!
How are we different?
1. You Work Directly With Your Attorney
No handoffs. No junior staff. No confusion.
You’ll work one-on-one with attorney Lee Laskody from start to finish, ensuring your plan is done right and fully understood.
2. Transparent, Affordable, Flat Fee Pricing
Our pricing is published HERE. What you see is what you pay.
No surprise bills. No hidden costs. No pressure.
3. We Speak Human, Not Legalese
You’ll actually understand your plan.
We take the time to explain everything clearly, so you feel confident, not overwhelmed.
4. Your Plan Actually Works in Real Life
We don’t just create documents, we help you use them:
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Real estate is properly moved into your trust
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You receive a clear funding plan for your trust
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We guide you on how to avoid probate wherever possible
5. A Comfortable, No-Pressure Experience
No suits. No sales tactics. No stress.
Just a calm, professional environment focused on doing what’s right for you.
6. Free 60-Minute Consultation with Lee
Most Estate Planning law firms make you jump through hoops to get to your consultation. Not us. Click HERE to schedule your meeting with Lee, the owner and attorney who will actually be handling your planning.
7. Free Estate Plan Explainer Video for you to have or share with family.
Estate Plans can be complicated. We provide for you an explainer video on how your plan works so that you have it for your own memory or to give to your family so they know what will happen and how.
Who would you be working with?
Attorney Lee Laskody
I escaped from New York in 1986 to attend UNC as an undergrad. After graduating I fell in love with a beautiful research scientist, and settled in Chapel Hill to start a family. Our son is all grown up and we live in Carrboro in a co-housing neighborhood.
I have been in private practice since 1998. My legal career has covered multiple practice areas, including real estate, bankruptcy, criminal defense, family law, consumer litigation, and fiduciary litigation. After my parents died I felt called to help people with estate planning and estate administration work.
I love people and want them to feeI good about their planning. I purposefully keep my law firm small to ensure I can offer direct, compassionate, personal service from start to finish at an achievable price point.
I like to balance the mental work of lawyering with physical activities, especially basketball, taiji (tai-chi), and dancing.
Lets have a real conversation about your family's needs. We'd love to get to know you!