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Cheryl R. Watkins,

Former Assistant Clerk of Superior Court - Estate Administration (Probate)
  • Probate, Estate Planning
  • North Carolina
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The Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins is a boutique estate law practice serving all 100 counties of North Carolina representing individuals, families, and small businesses in the provision of advice, counsel, and results in the following areas of law:

- Estate Administration (Probate Law)
- Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, etc.)
- Business Succession Planning
- Wrongful Death

Attorney Cheryl R. Watkins of The Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins has a practice concentration in Estate Planning and Probate and has worked in those fields for over 20 years as a former CPA, auditor, Assistant Clerk, and now as a private practice attorney. She graduated with a degree in Accounting from one of the top 10 Accounting programs in the country – Oklahoma State University. She obtained her law degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

She has worked in law firms and accounting firms such as Price Waterhouse, Deloitte & Touche, and KPMG in the audit, tax, and consulting departments. She has rounded out her rich background in estates with experience in the government sector having been appointed Assistant Clerk of Superior Court of Mecklenburg where she headed up the Estates and Special Proceedings department overseeing thousands of estates.

This law practice serves ALL 100 COUNTIES of North Carolina.

Education
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
J.D. (1997)
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Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
B.S. (1997) | ACCOUNTING
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Certifications
North Carolina Lawyer
State Bar of North Carolina
North Carolina Real Estate Broker
North Carolina Real Estate Commission
Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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Fees
  • Contingent Fees
    Contingent Fees are accepted for Wrongful Death matters.
Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Additional Practice Area
  • Wrongful Death
Legal Answers
Q. What rights does my fathers girlfriend of 15 years have to his estate?
A: Hi there. My condolences for the loss of your father. Estate administration is guided by many bodies of law including: the laws of wills, contract, real property, secured transactions, etc. While there is no way to conclusively answer your question without analysis of your situation, in general, how your father titled his property will be an important factor in administering his estate. I suggest you contact an attorney and begin legal proceedings without delay. Good luck.
Q. My father passed away and had an LLC small business. How will the LLC impact my mother upon his death
A: Hello. My condolences for the loss of your dad. The short answer to your question is it depends on the actual terms of the LLC and a host of other factors including co-owners of the LLC, any will, trust, creditors, etc.

Feel free to contact my law office if you seek to retain an attorney for this matter.

Office: 704-544-3394

Email: Cheryl@crwatkinslaw.com.
Q. If my spouse passes away and my name is not on the deed and he has no will. What will happen to the property in NC?
A: Hello. To answer your question, I would need more facts. There are many factors which would determine the fate of his property to include, but not limited to, mortgages, other encumbrances, estate creditors, taxes, the existence of property co-owners, the existence of children of the decedent for example.

Feel free to contact my law office if you seek to retain an attorney for this matter.

Office: 704-544-3394

Email: Cheryl@crwatkinslaw.com.
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Office Location: Southpark
6000 Fairview Road, Suite 1200
CHARLOTTE, NC 28210
Telephone: (704) 544-3394
Durham
4819 Emperor Boulevard
Suite 400
Durham, NC 27703
Telephone: (704) 544-3394
Asheville
28 Schenck Parkway, Building 2B
Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28803
Telephone: (704) 544-3394