News Summary
Craig Associates, PC has been awarded the Gold award as the best law firm in Asheville. This honor reflects the firm’s dedication to providing exceptional legal services and strong community trust, particularly in estate planning. Chris Craig, the firm’s leader, emphasizes the importance of client trust and the firm’s commitment to clarity and support. Additionally, the firm will host free estate planning workshops this summer, further showcasing their community-oriented approach.
Asheville, NC – Craig Associates, PC has been recognized as the best law firm in Asheville by winning the Gold award in the Law Firm category of the Best of Asheville 2024 awards. This accolade highlights the firm’s strong reputation for personal service and technical excellence among local clients.
The Best of Asheville awards are determined through a readers’ choice program that surveys local residents to identify trusted businesses across various sectors. The recognition underscores the importance of client trust and community reputation, particularly in the sensitive field of estate planning.
Chris Craig, an estate planning attorney and the leader of Craig Associates, PC, expressed that the award is significant not solely as a recognition of his leadership, but as a reflection of the firm’s efforts to serve its clients and the broader community. Estate planning requires a high level of trust, and Craig Associates, PC is known to provide clear guidance and peace of mind to its clients during often complex and emotional times.
Comprehensive Legal Services
Craig Associates, PC offers a wide array of legal services that go beyond traditional estate planning. Their offerings include:
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Advance healthcare directives
- Special-needs and asset-protection planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Business succession strategies
In addition to estate planning, the firm also provides legal counsel on real estate transactions, entity formation and governance for businesses, and support for adoption and guardianship matters. Their approach is to create legally durable plans that are practical and easy to understand, using plain language to demystify legal jargon for clients.
Free Estate Planning Workshops
This summer, Craig Associates, PC is offering free estate planning workshops on July 8th, July 23rd, and August 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Focal Point Coworking in Asheville. The workshops are open to the public and designed to educate participants about topics such as asset protection and various estate planning options. Lunch will be provided for attendees, creating an inviting opportunity for learning and discussion.
Attendees will also have the chance to receive free individual consultations regarding their estate planning matters. The firm encourages residents to participate, suggesting that even those with existing estate planning documents may benefit from discovering new strategies.
Growth and Community Focus
The recognition as the top law firm follows a year of growth for Craig Associates, PC, which remains committed to responsive service and meeting community needs. While the Gold award is gratifying, the firm emphasizes the ongoing effort to uphold the standards that earned this recognition in the first place.
Residents interested in consultations or workshops can find more information on the firm’s website or by calling (828) 258-2888. Craig Associates, PC is located at 149 S Lexington Avenue in Asheville’s South Slope district.
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