Estate Planning Attorney in Wilson, NC

Wilson’s Dedicated Estate Planning Firm, Here for Every Stage of Life

At Hicks-Guinn Law, PLLC, estate planning isn’t a sideline service. It’s the dedicated focus of our practice, and we work directly with individuals, families, and small business owners in Wilson, North Carolina from our local Wilson office. Attorney Robyn Hicks-Guinn draws on both personal and professional experience to build plans that reflect how clients actually live, not just what they own.

A comprehensive estate plan does more than transfer assets. It names who makes medical decisions if you can’t, establishes care for minor children or incapacitated family members, and gives your loved ones a clear path forward. Anyone who owns assets or has dependents benefits from having a plan in place.

Ready to protect your family and your legacy? Call our Wilson estate planning attorneys at (888) 373-9699 or reach us through our online contact form to schedule a consultation.

Estate Planning Services We Provide

We prepare the full range of estate planning documents Wilson clients need, from foundational instruments to more complex planning structures. Every plan is built around your specific financial situation, family dynamics, and long-term goals.

What our estate planning services cover:

Wills: Establish how your assets are distributed and who manages your estate after your death
Trusts: Allow assets to transfer outside of probate, giving your family greater control and privacy over the process
Advanced Directives: Document your medical wishes, including healthcare powers of attorney and living wills, so decisions can be made if you become incapacitated
Guardianship Designations: Legally establish who will care for your minor children or an incapacitated family member
Estate Administration: Guide families through probate and trust administration after a loved one passes
Business Succession Planning: Help Wilson-area small business owners coordinate the transfer of their business alongside their personal estate plan

Serving Wilson, NC & Wilson County

Our Wilson office gives Wilson County residents direct access to an estate planning attorney without the drive to Raleigh or Charlotte. We serve clients throughout the area and can meet wherever works best for you, whether that’s in our office, at your home, at a hospital, or virtually.

North Carolina law governs how your estate is handled, and working with an attorney who understands local procedures matters. Wilson County probate, for example, is administered through the Wilson County Clerk of Superior Court. We know these local specifics and incorporate them into every plan we build.

North Carolina Estate Planning: What You Need to Know

North Carolina law determines what happens to your assets when you die. Without a valid will, your estate passes by intestate succession under the NC General Statutes, and the distribution may not reflect your actual wishes. A spouse, children, and other relatives each receive shares according to a fixed formula, regardless of your relationships or intentions.

The state recognizes several legal instruments for estate planning, including attested wills, self-proved wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare powers of attorney. Each serves a distinct purpose, and most comprehensive plans combine several of them.

Key documents and what they do:

Durable Power of Attorney: Authorizes someone to manage your financial affairs if you become unable to do so yourself
Healthcare Power of Attorney: Designates a person to make medical decisions on your behalf if you lose decision-making capacity
Revocable Living Trust: Holds assets during your lifetime and transfers them to beneficiaries outside of the probate process
Self-Proved Will: Includes a notarized affidavit that allows the court to accept the will without needing to locate and examine witnesses later

Estate planning documents aren’t permanent. They should be reviewed after major life changes such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or a significant shift in your assets. A plan that reflected your life five years ago may not reflect it today.

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What Sets Us Apart From The Rest?

Hicks-Guinn Law, PLLC is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.

Experienced Firm
Benefit from the wealth of experience our team brings to your side. In addition to successfully handling numerous cases, Robyn Hicks-Guinn also shares her expertise by instructing and mentoring other legal professionals.
Personalized Solutions
When you choose our firm, you will receive personalized legal representation. We will take the time to get to know you and work closely with you to develop a strategy tailored to your needs.
Flexible Consultations
We are flexible and committed to meeting you wherever is most convenient. Whether it's at your home, in a hospital, or through a virtual consultation, we ensure accessibility across the entire state.
Every Case Prepared for Court

Every case is meticulously prepared for court, ensuring that our clients receive the best representation and our commitment to achieving optimal outcomes for those we serve.

How Hicks-Guinn Law, PLLC Approaches Estate Planning

Robyn Hicks-Guinn teaches Continuing Legal Education courses in estate planning, which means other attorneys look to her as a resource in the field. That depth comes through in client engagements, whether the plan is straightforward or involves layered family and business considerations.

Our approach goes beyond the legal documents. We account for family dynamics, personal circumstances, and financial realities together, because a plan that doesn’t fit how you actually live may not serve your family the way you intend.

What working with us looks like:

Flexible meeting options including home visits, hospital visits, and virtual consultations statewide
Clear explanations of legal concepts throughout the process, so you always understand what you’re signing and why
Consistent attention from the first consultation through plan completion and any future updates
The same level of care and thoroughness for every estate, regardless of size or complexity

About Attorney Robyn Hicks-Guinn

Robyn Hicks-Guinn earned her law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. After graduating, she served as a law clerk to The Honorable Cheri Beasley on the North Carolina Supreme Court, then as Trial Court Administrator for the 7th Prosecutorial District under Senior Resident Judges Toby Fitch and Quentin Sumner. That foundation in North Carolina’s courts shapes how she approaches every client matter.

As a law student, Robyn partnered with Legal Aid of North Carolina and the Conservation Trust of North Carolina to host estate planning workshops for minority farmers and marginalized communities across the state. That work reflects a commitment to making estate planning accessible to people who are often overlooked by the legal system.

She is appointed to the North Carolina General Contracting and Licensing Board and serves on committees with the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. She has been recognized by the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society (2020) and named to Best Lawyers (2025). Her personal experience with life’s uncertainties informs the empathy she brings to every client relationship.

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I had a sensitive matter that needed to be handled quickly and efficiently and they took care of my needs. I would recommend their services anytime!

- Tedra B.
From the first meeting Robyn was very knowledgeable, professional and empathetic which I highly value. Robyn and team genuinely cared about making sure I got the information that I needed to make the best decision.

- Amara R.

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Start Your Estate Plan Today

Protecting your family and your assets starts with a single conversation. We offer confidential consultations in person at our Wilson office, at your home or a hospital, or virtually. There’s no pressure and no obligation. Wilson County residents are welcome to reach out at any stage of the planning process.

Many people put off estate planning because it feels overwhelming or because life gets in the way. The first consultation is simply a conversation about your situation, your family, and what you want to protect. We work at your pace and can come to you, so logistics don’t become a reason to delay. A plan put in place before a crisis can give you more options and more control.

Our estate planning lawyers serve Wilson, NC and the surrounding Wilson County area. Call us at (888) 373-9699 or use our online contact form to schedule your consultation.

The right time to plan is before you need to. Reach out to Hicks-Guinn Law, PLLC today and take the first step toward protecting what matters most.

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