is the managing attorney at Hicks-Guinn Law, PLLC in Charlotte, North Carolina. She assists individuals and small business owners, and enjoys counseling families and individuals in estate planning, estate administration, business succession planning and real estate matters. Ms. Hicks-Guinn also advises businesses as general corporate counsel, and advocates for victims in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. She serves on numerous committees with the Mecklenburg County Bar Association; has been appointed to the General Contracting and Licensing Board for the State of North Carolina; and served on the City of Raleigh Human Relations Commission, as well as several civic and philanthropic organizations across the state. Ms. Hicks-Guinn earned her B.S. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her J.D. degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in North Carolina and before the U.S. District Court for the Western District.

is a North Carolina State Bar board-certified specialist in elder law. From traditional estate planning and administration to the unique and challenging issues facing the elderly and those with disabilities, she works to support the family as they address current concerns and plan for the future. The often complex situations of elderly or disabled clients require detailed planning and a specific knowledge base in the area of elder law. Ms. Rodberg regularly helps clients establish and administer guardianship and special needs trusts, develop comprehensive Medicaid and long-term care plans, and prepare traditional estate planning documents. In addition, she frequently gives presentations on topics like recent developments in elder law, special needs trust taxation, and probate matters.

practices elder and special needs law with McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A., where his practice focuses on developing and implementing comprehensive personal estate plans, assisting clients in navigating the estate administration and probate process, advising clients on how to deal with the costs of long-term care, Veterans Administration benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship, and special needs trusts. Mr. Atherton completed a clerkship with the Kentucky Supreme Court. He earned his undergraduate degree in business economics from Western Kentucky University and law degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. He is licensed to practice law in Kentucky and North Carolina. Mr. Atherton is the immediate past chair of the North Carolina Bar Association, Elder and Special Needs Law Section; a member of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's Professional Advisory Committee; Land of Sky Estate Planning Council; 28th Judicial District Bar; Kentucky Bar Association, North Carolina State Bar, Estate Planning & Fiduciary Section; and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Mr. Atherton has been an instructor for National Business Institute, North Carolina Bar Association, UNC Asheville Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and North Carolina NAELA on special needs trusts, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship and Medicaid.

is an attorney with McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. where she focuses her practice on estate planning and benefits planning. She helps clients understand their options and develops comprehensive plans tailored to individual needs. From guiding you through tax implications to helping you navigate long-term care decision, Ms. Bulls provides her clients with compassionate and personalized advice to address their concerns and accomplish their planning goals. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her J.D. degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Ms. Bulls is admitted to practice in North Carolina and before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

is an attorney with Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law, where he focuses his practice on corporate, business, intellectual property and tax issues for individuals, families and small to mid-sized closely held companies. He is a NCDRC certified mediator- superior court. Mr. Tippett earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Duke University; and his J.D. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is admitted to practice law in North Carolina and Georgia; and before the U.S. District Court, Middle and Western districts of North Carolina; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Eleventh circuits; and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia.

is a partner and attorney at The Vernon Law Firm, P.A. where she maintains a general practice focusing primarily on estate planning and administration, immigration, and employment law. With over 15 years of experience as a lawyer, Ms. Bogacki is known for her compassionate approach to clients and has built a reputation for providing tailored, strategic solutions that ensure her clients' financial and personal goals are met with clarity and precision. She offers practical, clear guidance on how to handle estate matters, from drafting documents to navigating the probate process. Ms. Bogacki holds a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School. She is dually licensed in North Carolina and Massachusetts. Ms. Bogacki is dedicated to giving back to her community and has served on several nonprofit boards; and along with her spouse, is a certified foster parent. When not working, she enjoys watching her daughters compete in soccer games, playing with her dogs, and gardening.