Dealing with death in your family is never easy. It's painful, trying, and often quite messy. My situation is no exception. There are people in the family trying to act nefariously, and so I felt I needed to seek legal advice. I'd tried calling two different estate attorneys in NC (I am out of state). One was outright rude, replying, "Where did you get my number?" to a long, heartfelt message I sent him. The other firm was fine enough, but they wanted to charge me for a 5-minute phone call and didn't travel to the part of NC I needed them to. Another Google search led me to call Westall, Gray, & Connolly in Asheville. The receptionist asked what I needed, I gave a quick summary, and she transferred me to Wiley, an estate attorney who was very knowledgeable, patient, and just a lovely person to interact with--that's very welcome when you're dealing with vultures fighting over the family member's estate like it's carrion. Before I chatted with Wiley, I was afraid and upset, but his practical suggestions and warmth made me feel so much better. He's a humble guy as well. I didn't find out until the very end of the call that his last name is first on the letterhead. :-) So, if (let's be honest, more like WHEN) my family tries to cheat me out of my inheritance, I will happily hire Wiley to represent me. And I highly recommend that if you need an estate attorney, that you hire him as well. read more