Erin Patterson Law PLLC

08/29/2025

We are looking for our newest team member! Please check out our job post or pass along to anyone who may be a great fit! Click here to learn more: https://www.epattersonlaw.com/careers

08/25/2025

One of our favorite organizations, Samaritan's Feet, is on a mission this year to deliver over 1 million shoes to those in need around the world. We had the privilege of volunteering with them last week to clean, organize, and pack hundreds of shoes. To learn more or get involved, visit: https://samaritansfeet.org/get-involved/

04/28/2025

In a continuation of our Key Terms Explained series, we cover the differences between the designation of a trust as a "conduit" or "accumulation" trust and the impact such designation can have on distributions from retirement accounts.

In a continuation of our Key Terms Explained series, we cover the differences between the designation of a trust as a "conduit" or "accumulation" trust and the impact such designation can have on distributions from retirement accounts.

03/28/2025

We so enjoy creating "light-bulb moments" for our clients and are grateful when they feel the same way!

02/21/2025

We are delighted to announce the inclusion of some members of our legal team in recent award publications!

We are delighted to announce the inclusion of some members of our legal team in recent award publications.

10/22/2024

Erin Patterson and Jeanna Shelton were honored to speak at the Financial Planning Association professional development event held in Charlotte today. The attorneys were part of a panel discussion related to estate planning entitled "Easing Into Hard Conversations" and were delighted to highlight how financial advisors and estate planning attorneys can work together to serve clients well.

09/03/2024

Read our latest blog post for a review of certain implications of state law and federal income tax law on joint revocable trusts.

A review of certain implications of state law and federal income tax law on joint revocable trusts.

08/20/2024

We are proud to announce that Erin Patterson has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her work in the areas of Trusts and Estates, Corporate Law, and Business Organizations. Erin's dedication to serving clients and advancing her skill sets in these areas has garnered this well-deserved recognition in the Best Lawyers publication for many years.

This year's awards featured record-breaking voter participation, highlighting the increasing importance of peer recognition within the legal community. For the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 23 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 80,000 leading lawyers included in the milestone 31st edition.

Please join us in celebrating Erin's accomplishments!

07/22/2024

As we start a new week, our team is aiming to exceed client expectations again with every client interaction!

07/01/2024

In our latest blog post, we discuss the tax and legal considerations for the surviving spouse of a decedent.

Learn more about the tax and legal considerations for the surviving spouse of a decedent.

06/07/2024

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead

Yesterday, our team volunteered at Samaritan's Feet - an organization with a Charlotte home-base and which is committed to providing shoes to those in need around the world. We unboxed, rolled, and packed socks that will be distributed with thousands of pairs of shoes. To learn more about this amazing mission, visit https://samaritansfeet.org/

05/23/2024

We are delighted to announce that Jessica Mantekas is now fully licensed to practice law in the state of South Carolina. Congratulations, Jessica! With this new licensure, Jessica joins Attorney Erin Patterson with the professional qualification to directly counsel clients who reside in South Carolina.

We look forward to continuing to offer the estate planning and administration services we have provided to both of the Carolinas for years.