Graves May

Graves May, PLLC is a renowned law firm providing a wide range of legal and tax services to high-net-worth businesses and individuals in North Carolina. With years of experience in intricate, detailed work involving planning, implementing, and defending tax reduction, asset protection, estate planning, and business succession strategies, our attorneys are experts at offering state-of-the-art tax and legal services. Our primary goal is to serve our clients with the finest legal service, focusing on comprehensive coverage, professional excellence, and long-lasting relationships.

Practice Areas

Our firm specializes in various practice areas, including:

• Advanced Estate Planning: Our attorneys help affluent families implement sophisticated planning strategies such as Family Limited Partnerships, Personal Residence Trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, and charitable gifting techniques to reduce Federal Estate Taxes, Gift Taxes, and Generation Skipping Transfer Taxes, ensuring a secure future for your loved ones.

• Asset Protection: We help shield your assets from potential litigation risks and claims by employing various legal entities and strategies, ensuring the preservation of your wealth for future generations.

• Business & Corporate Law: Our firm provides counsel on various matters such as business formations, mergers, acquisitions, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

• Captive Insurance Companies: Our attorneys offer guidance on forming and managing captive insurance companies, which provide customized insurance coverage for businesses, leading to cost savings, tax benefits, and risk management.

• Criminal Tax Defense: Our experienced attorneys represent clients in criminal tax investigations and prosecutions, offering skilled defense and negotiation in cases involving tax evasion, tax fraud, and other tax-related crimes.

• Estate Planning: We offer comprehensive estate planning services, including the creation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.

• Federal & State Taxation: Our firm represents clients in various tax controversies, including audits, appeals, and litigation with federal and state tax authorities.

• Probate/Estate Administration: We help families navigate the probate process, handle estate administration tasks, and oversee the distribution of assets in accordance with the deceased's wishes.

• Tax Controversy: Our seasoned attorneys advise and represent clients in various tax disputes and controversies, ranging from audits and appeals to litigation.

Our Team

Our team of experienced attorneys and counselors at law includes:

• Rick E. Graves, JD, Master of Taxation, CFP, Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law
• Rebekah Lowderman, Executive Assistant
• Kevin T. May, Attorney
• Jenna Parkolap, Associate Attorney
• Lori Rondeau, Office Administrator

At Graves May, PLLC, we are committed to utilizing our expertise, dedication, and professionalism to meet the unique needs of each client and provide unparalleled legal and tax services. Our team is eager to answer any questions and help you achieve your estate, financial planning, and business goals.