Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna, PLLC - Durham, NC

Strategic Estate Planning, Probate, and Business Counsel in Durham, North Carolina

Navigating the complexities of legacy preservation, probate administration, elder care, or business transactions requires experienced and thoughtful legal counsel. Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna, PLLC is an established multi-attorney law practice centrally located near Research Triangle Park in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 2011, the firm represents individuals, families, executors, and business owners throughout Durham County, Wake County, Orange County, and across North Carolina.

The firm is founded on core principles of empathy, responsiveness, clarity, and efficiency. Whether preparing for unexpected incapacity, grieving the loss of a loved one while managing probate, or launching a new commercial venture, clients need a lawyer who listens attentively and develops tailored legal solutions. The attorneys at Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna, PLLC bring extensive knowledge in North Carolina fiduciary law, business governance, and probate litigation, guiding clients through delicate personal and commercial transitions with confidence.

Core Practice Areas and Asset Protection Services

The firm delivers comprehensive legal representation across interconnected legacy, probate, and commercial disciplines:

• Estate Planning Lawyers: Designing customized wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives to protect assets and bypass probate delays.
• Trusts and Elder Law: Structuring special needs trusts, Medicaid planning instruments, and asset protection mechanisms to preserve wealth and protect vulnerable beneficiaries.
• Probate Lawyers: Assisting executors, personal representatives, and trustees with estate administration, court filings with the clerk of superior court, inventorying assets, and settling creditor claims.
• Guardianship Proceedings: Representing families in clerk of court proceedings to establish legal guardianship for aging parents, incapacitated adults, or minor children with developmental needs.
• Business Formation and Corporate Law: Guiding entrepreneurs and established companies through limited liability company formation, partnership agreements, contract negotiation, and business succession planning.
• Business Litigation Lawyers: Protecting client rights in contested probate matters, will contests, breach of fiduciary duty disputes, and commercial contract litigation.
• Employment and Labor Lawyers: Advising employers and key executives on employment agreements, non-compete covenants, severance packages, and workplace compliance.

Transparent Representation and Community Leadership

At Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna, PLLC, transparency is paramount. The firm provides clear flat fee pricing for foundational estate planning packages, predictable billing arrangements, and free informational estate planning guides. Active in the Durham-Orange Estate Planning Council, the North Carolina Bar Association Estate Planning Section, and recognized by Durham Magazine and Super Lawyers, the firm pairs sophisticated legal acumen with community dedication. Clients seeking to hire an attorney will experience a welcoming, collaborative team devoted to their long-term security.

Convenient Research Triangle Location

Conveniently situated at 2314 S Miami Blvd, Suite 151, Durham, NC 27703, the office is moments from Interstate 40, Highway 54, and the heart of Research Triangle Park. The firm serves clients in Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, and across North Carolina via in-office and remote virtual appointments. Contact Hopler, Wilms, and Hanna, PLLC today to schedule your consultation and secure your family legacy or business interests.