Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Raleigh for Family Law & Estate Planning
David C. Franklin has provided comprehensive legal services to individuals, families, and businesses since 1990, specializing in family law, estate planning, business transactions, and tax planning. With over 25 years of experience and an advanced tax degree from Georgetown Law, our firm combines deep legal expertise with personalized solutions to address complex legal challenges. Our practice is built on a foundation of protecting client assets, navigating family transitions, and ensuring business continuity through tailored legal strategies. We serve clients in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill with a focus on delivering cost-effective, responsive representation.Our unique approach integrates family law, estate planning, and business law expertise to address overlapping legal needs, particularly for family-owned businesses and high-asset individuals. We prioritize client education to empower informed decision-making and offer many services on a flat-fee basis for transparency. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our recognition by Best Lawyers in America and our extensive experience representing diverse clients across multiple industries.
Services
Estate Planning
Family Law
Business Transactions
Tax Planning
Probate Administration
Asset Protection
Prenuptial Agreements
Wills
Trusts
Divorce Representation
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of experience in family law, estate planning, and business transactions
- Advanced tax expertise to protect client assets
- Personalized legal solutions tailored to client needs
- Offering cost-effective legal rates and flat fee services
- Diligent and responsive representation for timely resolutions
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and ensure their wishes are honored through wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. We specialize in creating customized plans for individuals, families, and business owners. Our tax expertise ensures optimal strategies for asset distribution and protection during life transitions like divorce or remarriage.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law representation including divorce, child custody, and property division. Our approach addresses complex financial and business interests while prioritizing client goals. With experience in high-asset cases, we protect business ventures during marital transitions and ensure fair outcomes for all parties involved.
Business Transactions
Our business transaction services focus on entity formation, contracts, and mergers & acquisitions. We specialize in family business transitions, addressing valuation, tax implications, and succession planning. Our integrated legal perspective ensures alignment with estate planning and family law considerations for comprehensive business solutions.
Tax Planning
We offer strategic tax planning to minimize liabilities and protect assets through estate and business structures. Our services include analyzing taxable estates, implementing asset protection strategies, and advising on complex tax controversies. Our LL.M. in Taxation enables sophisticated planning for individuals and businesses facing tax challenges.
Probate Administration
Our probate administration services guide executors through estate settlement processes. We handle asset re-titling, beneficiary designations, and tax compliance while addressing potential family law intersections. Our experience ensures efficient resolution of estate matters with attention to tax implications and client legacy goals.
People
David C. Franklin
Attorney at Law
David C. Franklin has practiced law since 1990, specializing in family law, estate planning, and business transactions. He holds an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown Law and is recognized by Best Lawyers in America. His unique background includes tax consulting at Ernst & Young and business ownership experience.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and living wills. We help customize these based on your family and business needs.
How does divorce affect estate plans?
Divorce doesn't automatically revoke estate plans. We recommend updating documents to reflect new circumstances, especially regarding beneficiaries and business ownership structures.
Can you help with family business succession?
Yes, we specialize in family business transitions, addressing valuation, ownership transfer, and tax implications while aligning with estate planning goals.
Do you offer flat fee legal services?
Many of our services are offered on a flat fee basis for transparency. Contact us to discuss specific pricing for your legal needs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and surrounding North Carolina areas for all our legal practice areas.
How do you handle complex asset divisions in divorce?
We leverage our business and tax expertise to value and divide complex assets while protecting business interests and ensuring fair outcomes for all parties.
