William Patrick Hobson

Profile

Since becoming Of Counsel, Willie has limited his practice to "non-tax-related" estate planning and probate/estate administration. "Many clients want a 'simple', low-cost will; they don’t want to talk about 'estate planning'. What they don’t realize is that simple wills do not dispose of non-probate property, life insurance proceeds, IRA and 401K plan benefits, joint property. Simple wills may not provide adequate protection for property passing to minor children, nor provide for the desired disposition of assets where the anticipated beneficiary predeceases the person who makes the will. "When preparing a will, one needs to discuss in detail his or her family circumstances and assets with a lawyer who is experienced in advising and counseling. Preparing a will is no substitute for designing an estate plan."

Professional Activities

Mecklenburg County Bar Association; Member, North Carolina Bar Association; 26th Judicial District and North Carolina State Bar. North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina. [U.S. Army 1965-1968]

Education

J. D., 1971 University of North Carolina A.B., 1964 University of North Carolina

Date of Birth Location November 14, 1941 Dunn, NC