Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Estate Planning and Business Legal Services
Stewart Law, P.A. has provided integrated legal services to business owners and professionals since 1995. Our team of attorneys combines decades of experience in both legal and business communities to deliver pragmatic, personalized representation. We specialize in estate planning, business law, and succession planning, with a focus on creating enduring legacies for our clients. Our principal attorney, Todd A. Stewart, is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in estate planning and probate law. We serve clients throughout the Carolinas and internationally, offering responsive service and strategic counsel tailored to individual needs.Our commitment to understanding client goals allows us to provide actionable recommendations that align with both personal and professional objectives. We maintain transparency in communication, ensuring clients are informed about processes, timelines, and costs. Our small firm structure enables agility and personalized attention while maintaining the expertise of larger practices. We work with individuals, families, and business owners to develop comprehensive plans that protect assets, facilitate succession, and honor client wishes. Our approach emphasizes proactive problem-solving and long-term relationship-building to maximize client success.
Services
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Estate Administration
Business Formation
Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined legal experience in estate and business law
- Our lead attorney is a certified specialist in estate planning and probate law
- We provide personalized service with strategic business and legal insights
- We serve clients internationally with cross-border estate planning capabilities
- We maintain transparent communication about processes, timelines, and costs
Associations and certifications
- North Carolina State Bar
What people say
Responsive service
Personal interest in goals
Great job performance
Trustworthiness
Highly recommended
Services
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans tailored to individual needs, including tax-saving strategies for high-net-worth clients. Our services protect children, wealth, and legacies through customized wills, trusts, and advanced directives. We work with families and business owners to ensure assets transfer according to client wishes while minimizing tax liabilities.
Wills and Trusts
We draft and implement all types of estate planning instruments including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, and powers of attorney. Our attorneys ensure documents comply with state regulations while reflecting client intentions. We specialize in complex trust structures for asset protection and tax optimization.
Estate Administration
We guide executors through probate processes and estate administration. Our services include asset valuation, debt settlement, tax planning, and distribution guidance. We help personal representatives fulfill legal obligations while honoring decedent wishes, with expertise in North Carolina probate procedures.
Business Formation
We assist entrepreneurs in selecting and establishing appropriate business entities including LLCs, corporations, and professional associations. Our services cover formation documents, operating agreements, and compliance frameworks. We provide ongoing counsel for corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
Succession Planning
We develop succession strategies for business owners to ensure smooth leadership transitions. Our plans address tax implications, ownership transfer, and continuity of operations. We integrate estate planning with business objectives to preserve value during ownership changes.
People
Todd A. Stewart
Managing Partner
Certified specialist in estate planning and probate law with over 25 years of experience. Focuses on integrated estate and business planning strategies for high-net-worth clients.
John J. Long, Jr.
Partner
Experienced attorney specializing in business law and corporate governance. Assists clients with entity formation, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance matters.
S. Blaydes Moore
Attorney
Legal professional with expertise in estate administration and business succession planning. Provides counsel on asset protection and wealth transfer strategies.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and tax-saving strategies tailored to individual needs.
Do you handle business succession planning?
Yes, we develop customized succession plans for business owners, integrating estate planning with corporate transition strategies.
Can you assist with probate matters?
Our attorneys guide executors through North Carolina probate processes, including asset distribution and debt settlement.
What business formation options do you support?
We assist with LLCs, corporations, S-corps, and professional associations, providing complete formation and governance documentation.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we offer cross-border estate planning services for non-citizens and non-residents with global asset considerations.
How are attorney fees structured?
We provide transparent fee structures with personalized cost estimates before initiating any legal work.
