Southpoint Estate Planning - Durham, NC
Southpoint Estate Planning is a dedicated Durham, North Carolina elder law and estate planning firm founded in 2022 by attorney Dori J. Dixon. The boutique practice specializes in wills, revocable living trusts, special needs planning, Medicaid long-term care qualification, guardianship, and probate administration for individuals and families across the Research Triangle.
Compassionate Estate, Elder, and Special Needs Planning in Durham
Planning for your family's future or managing the legal realities of aging requires empathy, specialized knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail. Established in 2022 by attorney Dori J. Dixon, Southpoint Estate Planning was built to guide families through life's most critical transitions. Attorney Dixon brings over two decades of legal experience, having served as President of the North Carolina Chapter of NAELA and Chair of the Elder and Special Needs Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. In addition, she has taught elder law as an adjunct associate professor at UNC School of Law. Whether you need an attorney in Durham to establish a special needs trust or protect family wealth from long-term care costs, Southpoint Estate Planning provides welcoming, dignified counsel.
Comprehensive Estate and Elder Law Services
The practice concentrates on estate, elder, and special needs planning across Durham County and the Research Triangle. As dedicated wills, estate planning and probate lawyers, the firm delivers tailored legal support in several core areas:
- Wills and Basic Estate Plans: Drafting tailored last wills to designate guardians for minor children and distribute property properly with skilled wills lawyers.
- Revocable Living Trusts: Creating customizable trusts that avoid probate delays while preserving family privacy alongside knowledgeable trusts lawyers.
- Special Needs Trusts: Structuring supplemental needs trusts that support loved ones with disabilities without disqualifying them from Medicaid or SSI benefits with experienced estate planning lawyers.
- Powers of Attorney: Preparing durable financial powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and living wills with experienced power of attorney lawyers.
- Elder Law and Long-Term Care: Advising seniors and caregivers on assisted living transitions, nursing home care planning, and asset protection strategies.
- Medicaid Qualification: Guiding families through North Carolina Medicaid asset transfer rules to fund essential nursing care.
- Guardianships: Assisting families in establishing legal guardianship over incapacitated adult relatives or special needs children.
- Probate Administration: Guiding executors and administrators through North Carolina probate court filings with supportive probate lawyers.
A Heart for Families and the Special Needs Community
At Southpoint Estate Planning, legal counsel is rooted in a passion for community service. Founder Dori Dixon has spent her career advocating for seniors and people with special needs. That genuine commitment is reflected in every consultation, where complex statutory rules are translated into clear, actionable advice. Recognized as a Super Lawyer in elder law and estate planning, attorney Dixon blends academic knowledge with heartfelt client care. Clients value the firm's calm office setting, organized planning binders, and convenient Clio client portal. If you need to hire an attorney who understands long-term care rules and special needs benefits, finding a lawyer at Southpoint Estate Planning gives your family lasting peace of mind.
Schedule an Appointment with a Durham Estate Planning Lawyer
Proactive planning relieves family stress and protects your wishes before an unexpected crisis occurs. Southpoint Estate Planning is located at 5842 Fayetteville Rd, Suite 113, Durham, NC 27713. The firm offers transparent flat-fee estate planning packages so you can plan with complete clarity. Contact the Durham office today to schedule your consultation and secure your family's future.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in southern Durham within the dynamic Southpoint area, situated in the Sutton Station mixed-use development on Fayetteville Rd, just north of the I-40 interchange.
Building Location
This office is located in Sutton Station, a multi-building retail and commercial office development with luxury residential apartments. The office stands near popular dining destinations like the Italian restaurant Bocci and Bua Thai.
Parking Details
Clients visiting the office can take advantage of the ample, free surface parking lot spaces available throughout the Sutton Station courtyard and surrounding commercial buildings.
Public Transit
Served by GoTriangle Route 805 (Chapel Hill - Southpoint); nearest stop is at Fayetteville Rd at Sutton Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
To reach the office, enter the main commercial entryway of 5842 Fayetteville Rd. Since this is a ground-level retail and office suite, proceed directly to Suite 113 on the first floor.