Cheryl David | Greensboro Estate Lawyer

We make the biggest difference for families through our Estate and Elder Law Planning. When we keep a family from going through Court for end of life care, qualify them for benefits so they don't lose everything, keep them out of the Probate process through Revocable Trust Planning or efficiently take them through the Court process we're changing lives.

We built a successful practice over the last thirty years by listening to our clients and determining each day how to make the practice work a little better for our clients. The most important attribute however is our staff. Our staff members are friendly, highly skilled and customer oriented.

When I choose a lawyer for my family I look for someone who is passionate about what they do, who legally specializes in their specific area of law and most importantly, a lawyer who has been referred to me either by someone I trust or has excellent reviews from past clients and other professionals who have knowledge of their skills.

Every state has different laws and every county has specific nuances which must be addressed, so in my opinion local knowledge is the key to a successful expedited result. Knowing the right way to do things and the right people to see to get them done is everything. In the last 30 years this is how our firm has operated and best served our clients. What information can you provide for free? We have free monthly education seminars to address the overall area of Estate Planning and Elder Law. Attendance at these events is a great way to educate yourself about this vast area of law and get some of your specific questions addressed. What will happen when I call the office to make an appointment? Our staff members will ask you about your situation, see if we are able to assist you and if so, set you up with the best attorney to address your needs.

For the last thirty years we've practiced in only one area of the law - Estate Planning and Elder Law. Our office does comprehensive planning. We handle as much of the leg work as is humanly possible for our clients. For instance, most firms don't transfer assets or change beneficiaries for their clients, but instead give them instructions on how to do these things when they leave. A key part of our job and the difference at Law Offices of Cheryl David is that we do these things for our clients. We believe it's our job to make your life easier and help you though the process. Whether it's protecting an estate from the devastating costs of illness or the expense of Probate when a loved one dies, we're here to help.

I love when spouses and children come in and thank us and tell us that our staff made a difficult time easier. They recount how friends and other family members referred them to our office and how satisfied they are with our work and how they will refer others to us when they see someone who needs our services.

• The American College of Board Certified Attorneys | Fellow | 2013 - Present
  National Association of Estate Planners and Councils | Accredited Estate Planner | 2011 - Present
  National Association of Estate Planners and Councils | Estate Planning Law Specialist | 2011 - Present
  Medicaid Planning Solutions | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present
  Legal Justice 4 All Campaign | Board Member | 2009 - Present
  North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section | Member | 1997 - Present
  North Carolina Bar Association, Elder Law Section | Member | 1997 - Present
  National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 1996 - Present
  American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys | Member | 1996 - Present
  American Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present
  North Carolina Bar Association | Member| 1989 - Present
  North Carolina Bar Foundation | Member | 1989 - Present
  Guilford County Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present
  BJH Foundation for Senior Services| President | 2014 - 2016
  Gate City Rotary | Membership Chairperson | 2012 - 2017
  American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys | Board of Governors | 2002 - 2004
  Beth David Synagogue | Board Member| 2000 - 2004

• Rookie of the Year, Gate City Rotary, for Exemplary Volunteer Contribution  2012-2013
  Board Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist        Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc.        2011
  Fellow        American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys        2011
  BV Rated Attorney        Martindale-Hubbell        2009
  Recognition of and Certification of Completion        Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College        1995

• My favorite cases are planning estates which avoid probate and the court system when death occurs. A few weeks ago a longstanding client passed, 5 years after her husband died. Upon her death we were able to finalize her estate without any court involvement in one week. When probate is necessary, helping the families through the court system in and expedited manner is very rewarding. Also, for our clients who get ill and need skilled care, nothing is better than getting them qualified for Medicaid, preserving their assets and helping their families find the right care and assistance during their illness.

• OWLS | Estate Planning and Asset Protection | 2015
  NC Winegrowers Association | Estate Planning for Winegrowers | 2015
  HR Group Educational Series | Estate Planning for Small Business | 2015
  Estate Planning Workshop | Estate Planning and Elder Law | 2015
  Estate Planning | Estate Planning Practice | 2015
  Estate Planning for Bereaved Spouses | Estate Planning for Bereaved Spouses | 2014
  Craft Insurance In-house training | Estate Planning and Asset Protection | 2014
  Starting and Maintaining a Successful Law Practice in Today's Economy | Law Practice in Today's Economy | 2011
  Nursing Home, Assisted Living and Hospice Guide | Nursing Home, Assisted Living and Hospice Guide | 2009
  Consumers Guide to Medicaid Planning | NC Consumers Guide to Medicaid Planning | 2009
  Weekly Meeting Invited Speaker | Estate Planning Basics | 2009
  Senior Survival Workshop | The Economics of Estate Planning and Asset Protection | 2009
  Living Trust Seminar | Wills and Trusts | 2009
  Grand Senior Group | Estate Planning and Elder Law | 2009
  Estate Planning Seminar | Probate, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney | 2009
  Estate Planning for Families with Young Children | Estate Planning for Young Families | 2009
  Abbotswood Senior Living | Estate Planning and Elder Law | 2009

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