About Pierce Law Group
Pierce Law Group is a North Carolina estate planning and probate law firm that helps families plan ahead, settle a loved one’s estate and protect what they’ve built — with an attorney you can actually reach, and fees you know before the work begins.
- 10,000+ Families helped
- 3 North Carolina offices
- 5 North Carolina attorneys
Legal help you can understand, from people you can reach
When your family needs a lawyer, you don’t want a nameless firm telling you what you should have done. You want someone who learns your situation, explains your options in plain language and helps you make an informed decision about your life and your legacy.
That is why attorney Jared Pierce founded Pierce Law Group: to build a firm known across North Carolina for being singularly focused on its clients. We are a small, agile team of experienced lawyers who use today’s technology to offer families a sophisticated alternative to the traditional law firm — without the traditional price tag or the traditional silence.
If you are looking for the largest firm in the state, we are not it. If you want a team that knows your name, answers the phone and treats your family’s plan as if it were their own, you are in the right place.
What Pierce Law Group Does
We concentrate on the legal work that surrounds a family’s estate — planning it, administering it and resolving the disputes that grow out of it.
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Estate Planning
Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives, designed around your family rather than a template. The outcome is a plan that keeps you in control during your lifetime and passes what you own to the people you choose, without a court deciding for you.
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Probate & Estate Administration
Step-by-step guidance for executors, administrators and heirs settling a loved one’s estate in the North Carolina Clerk of Court. We handle the filings, deadlines, creditor notices and accountings so the estate closes correctly and the family can move forward.
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Probate for Wrongful Death Claims
In North Carolina a wrongful-death claim can only be brought by a court-appointed personal representative. We open the estate, secure the appointment and coordinate with the family’s injury counsel so the claim can proceed and the proceeds are distributed as the law requires.
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Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
Planning for the cost of long-term care before a crisis, including Medicaid eligibility, asset protection and the documents a family needs to act for an aging parent. The outcome is care paid for without a lifetime of savings being spent first.
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Guardianship
When a loved one can no longer make decisions and no power of attorney exists, we petition the court for guardianship and represent the family through the hearing. We also help families avoid guardianship altogether with incapacity planning done ahead of time.
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Partition Actions & Surplus Funds
Resolving disputes between co-owners of inherited or jointly held property, and recovering surplus funds owed to former owners after a foreclosure sale. The outcome is a fair division or sale, and money that belongs to you actually reaching you.
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What Makes Pierce Law Group Different
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An attorney leads every matter
Online document services and high-volume “estate plan mills” hand you forms and a phone tree. At Pierce Law Group a licensed North Carolina attorney reviews your situation, designs your plan and signs off on every document, and when you call you will often reach an attorney directly.
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You know the fee before any work begins
Many traditional firms bill estate work by the hour in six-minute increments, so the final cost is a surprise. We start with a free consultation, then put the scope and the fee in writing before we draft a single page. No meter running, no surprise invoice.
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Focused on estates, not a general practice
We concentrate on estate planning, probate, elder law and the family property disputes that grow out of them. That focus means we have seen the problem you are facing many times before and can tell you plainly what will and will not work.
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A modern firm that keeps things moving
We use today’s tools so your matter does not sit in a pile. Remote meetings and signing options are available, we reply to new inquiries within one business day, and you get regular updates instead of the silence families so often dread.
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Local offices, statewide reach
Three North Carolina offices in Durham, Raleigh and Winston-Salem, and clients across the state. We know the local Clerk of Court offices and how each one actually runs, and we have helped more than 10,000 families plan ahead or settle an estate.
Who Uses Pierce Law Group
Our clients are North Carolina families at the moments that matter most: planning ahead, caring for a parent, or settling the affairs of someone they’ve lost.
- North Carolina parents who want to name guardians for their children and put a plan in place
- Adults of any age who want to stay in control if they become incapacitated
- Executors and administrators named in a will, or next of kin who need to open an estate
- Families of someone who died because of another person’s negligence and need a personal representative appointed
- Adult children planning for an aging parent’s long-term care and Medicaid eligibility
- Families who need guardianship of a loved one who can no longer make decisions
- Siblings and relatives who co-own inherited property and cannot agree on what to do with it
- Former homeowners who may be owed surplus funds after a foreclosure sale
- Blended families, business owners and anyone whose situation does not fit a form
The Team Behind Pierce Law Group
Jared W. Pierce, Founder & Managing Attorney
Jared grew up in South Africa and moved to Durham with his family in 2001. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from North Carolina Central University in 2006 and his law degree from NCCU School of Law in 2009, staying involved in local organizations including Project Care and the NAACP along the way.
He founded Pierce Law Group in 2017 with a simple goal: make sure every client understands their legal situation well enough to make an educated decision about it. Known around the office for his open-door policy, his negotiating skill and his “Jaredisms,” he still leads matters personally. Jared and his wife Kaitlyn have two daughters. Read Jared’s full bio.
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Our five attorneys are supported by a Director of Operations, paralegals and legal assistants who keep every matter moving and every client informed — plus two office dogs who take their greeting duties seriously. Meet the whole team or follow us on LinkedIn.
Trusted by North Carolina Families
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Wish there were more stars to give! So valuable, professional and an example of customer service at its finest.
Gail S. · Google - ★★★★★
My experience was very helpful for continuing my journey through the probate process. I very much appreciate their knowledge and kindness.
Ricky J. · Google - ★★★★★
While most attorneys saw dollar signs, she saw me as a person first and treated me with a level of professionalism that is fleeting these days.
Che X. · Google - ★★★★★
Everyone I interacted with in this firm was extremely supportive, informative and pleasant to work with. Highly recommend!
Mary A. · Google - ★★★★★
I called based upon positive reviews on the web. I was surprised that a human, Mr. Pierce himself, answered the phone!
Bill T. · Google - ★★★★★
Gave me closure in a matter of minutes with clear verbiage and professionalism. Thanks for the assist.
Jus M. · Google - ★★★★★
Pierce Law Group was both courteous and professional throughout our interaction.
DeBorra R. · Google - ★★★★★
We called for the free evaluation and were met with kindness, thoughtful insight, and were totally reassured of our anxieties.
Erika B. · Google
How Pierce Law Group Works
From the first call to the last signature, here is what to expect.
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Reach out
Call, email or send the short form on our contact page. A member of our team replies within one business day to schedule your free consultation, by phone, video or in one of our offices.
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Free consultation with an attorney
You tell us what prompted you to reach out and what you want to accomplish. We tell you plainly whether we can help, what your options are and what it will take. There is no obligation.
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Scope and fee in writing
When we are a fit, you receive a written engagement agreement that spells out exactly what we will do and what it costs before any work begins.
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We do the work and keep you informed
Your attorney designs the plan or handles the estate; your paralegal keeps you updated and answers questions along the way. You review and approve everything before signing, and we explain what needs to happen after.
Key Facts About Pierce Law Group
| Firm name | Pierce Law Group, PLLC |
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| Type | Private law firm (professional limited liability company), licensed in North Carolina |
| Founder | Jared W. Pierce, Managing Attorney |
| Founded | 2017, Durham, North Carolina |
| Headquarters | 3020 S. Miami Blvd, Suite 201, Durham, NC 27703 |
| Other offices | 9121 Anson Way, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27615 · 615 St George Square Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 |
| Service area | Statewide across North Carolina; remote meetings and signing options available |
| Website | piercelaw.com |
| Phone | (919) 341-7055 |
| [email protected] | |
| Core offering | Estate planning, probate and estate administration, elder law and Medicaid planning, guardianship, partition actions and foreclosure surplus funds |
| Pricing | Free initial consultation. Fees are quoted in writing after the consultation and before any work begins; most estate plans are handled for an agreed fee rather than hourly billing. |
| Engagement terms | Written engagement agreement for each matter. No long-term contracts or subscriptions. |
| Communication | Phone, email, video and in-office meetings; Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; replies within one business day |
| Team | Five North Carolina attorneys supported by paralegals, legal assistants and a Director of Operations |
| Families served | More than 10,000 |
| Memberships | North Carolina Bar Association · North Carolina Advocates for Justice |
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Let’s talk about your family’s plan
Tell us what you’re facing and a North Carolina attorney will help you find the right next step. Your initial consultation is always free.