Daniel Brinson Finch

Daniel Brinson Finch

Assisting families with all aspects of probate, estate and trust administration
  • Probate, Estate Planning, Tax Law
  • North Carolina
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Biography

I provide support to families navigating the challenging period following the loss of a loved one, focusing on probate, estate and trust administration, and tax-related issues. From 2003 to 2008, I worked as a public administrator in Wake County, where I frequently assumed responsibilities such as Administrator of a decedent’s estate or Guardian of the Estate for an individual deemed incompetent. These positions gave me significant experience in managing estates and guardianships.

I was born in Oxford, North Carolina in 1975. I pursued my undergraduate education at North Carolina State University, where I graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. I continued my studies at Campbell University, earning a JD from the School of Law and an MBA from the School of Business in 2001.

Following my graduation, I started my legal career at Pinna, Johnston & Burwell, P.A. in 2001 and became a partner in 2005. I remained in this position until 2021, when Pinna Johnston & Burwell merged with Envisage Law.

Education
Campbell Law School
J.D. (2001) | Law
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Campbell University
MBA (2001) | Masters of Business Administration
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North Carolina State University
B.A. | Political Science
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Publications
Articles & Publications
In Tomorrow We Trust (Regarding estate planning issues specific to separation and divorce).
American Bar Association, Family Advocate Magazine
Speaking Engagements
Tax Issues in Estate Administration, Estate Administration from A to Z
National Business Institute
eCourts and Estate Administration, Lawyers Alumni Annual Meeting, North Carolina State University Club
North Carolina State University Lawyers Alumni Society
2024 Basics of Estate Administration, North Carolina Bar Center
NCBA Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section
Trusts & Estates, Annual Family Law Fall CLE, Pinehurst, NC
North Carolina Bar Association
2022 Basics of Estate Administration, NCBA Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section, North Carolina Bar Center
North Carolina Bar Association
Till Death (or Divorce) Do Us Part – The Intersection of Estate Planning and Family Law, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section Annual Meeting, Kiawah Island, SC.
North Carolina Bar Association
2018 Basics of Estate Administration, NCBA Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section, North Carolina Bar Center
North Carolina Bar Association
2020 Basics of Estate Administration, NCBA Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section, North Carolina Bar Center
North Carolina Bar Association
2016 Basics of Estate Administration, NCBA Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section, North Carolina Bar Center
North Carolina Bar Association
2014 Basics of Estate Administration, NCBA Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section, North Carolina Bar Center
North Carolina Bar Association
2012 Basics of Estate Administration, NCBA Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section, North Carolina Bar Center
North Carolina Bar Association
2010 Basics of Estate Administration, NCBA Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section, North Carolina Bar Center
North Carolina Bar Association
2008 Basics of Estate Administration, NCBA Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section, North Carolina Bar Center
North Carolina Bar Association
Awards
Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite - Tax & Estate Planning
Business North Carolina magazine
Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite - Tax & Estate Planning
Business North Carolina Magazine
Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite - Tax & Estate Planning
Business North Carolina Magazine
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
- Current
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North Carolina Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
ID Number: 27821
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United States Tax Court
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Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Website
Envisage Law
Contact & Map
Envisage Law
2601 Oberlin Rd, Suite 100
RALEIGH, NC 27608
US
Telephone: (919) 755-1317
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed