Starrett Law Firm

10/22/2026

How ready is your family, really?

Most people have a rough idea. A few have a plan. Our Estate Ready℠ quiz helps you find out where you stand in about 3 minutes, privately and without pressure.

Recently planned with us? Send this to the friend or family member who keeps saying "we really should do ours."

https://quiz.starrettlawfirm.com/estateready

10/20/2026

Life changed. Has your plan?

Estate planning isn't a one-time task. It's meant to grow with you, and these 9 moments are a good cue to take a first step towards or a fresh look at a plan: marriage or separation, a new baby, frequent travel, a move to North Carolina, wanting to avoid probate, starting a business, a new pet, changes in health, and an inheritance.

Which of these happened in your family this year? Read about all 9: https://starrettlawfirm.com/the-9-life-changes-that-should-trigger-an-estate-plan-review/

10/19/2026

It's National Estate Planning Awareness Week, and this is your sign to start.

If you've been meaning to get to it "after the holidays" or "once things calm down," you're not alone. Most people put it off because it feels big. It doesn't have to.

Follow along this week as we share tips to help you understand why and when estate planning matters, and move it from your to-do list to your done list.

10/18/2026

Meet the people behind your plan.

We're a small Ballantyne-based team, and that's on purpose. Whether you planned with us years ago or you're just getting started, you'll always know who you're talking to at Starrett: Allen, Darren, Hillary, or Claire.

Meet us on the Firm page: starrettlawfirm.com/firm

10/17/2026

Our new website is live and there are 5 things you can do there in under 10 minutes.

Take the 3-minute Estate Ready℠ quiz, download a free primer, see if any major-life-moments call for a plan review, review our plan options and fees, and join Legacy Maker℠ for fresh ideas.

Start here: starrettlawfirm.com

10/15/2026

For years, we invited you to plan your path. After helping Charlotte families since 2009, we've learned that life's path rarely goes as planned. What can be planned is how prepared your family is for the moments that matter. That's the heart of our new promise: Love Plans Ahead℠.

If you planned with us, your plan is still here, and so are we. If an estate plan is still on your to-do list, get started with Starrett.

Take a look around: starrettlawfirm.com

09/03/2024

Join us this September as we help raise money for new shoes that will be provided to children and teens in foster care through Congregations For Kids. This virtual fundraiser is hosted by Ballantyne Ball, a local 501(c)(3) charity founded by managing attorney Allen Starrett. Please consider making a donation so we can show these kids a lot of love!

There are more than 550 kids navigating the foster care system across North Carolina's Mecklenburg and Union Counties so far this year. In the journeys of vulnerable children in our region, approximately 30% are placed in temporary living situations outside of their home county. This change in homeb...

09/04/2023

We're live! September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month and, as a sponsor of this year's charity gala to support mental health treatment programs for youth and adolescents, we have teamed up with Ballantyne Ball and HopeWay to sponsor 100 Client Welcome Totes before the end of the month. Welcome totes filled with encouraging and comforting items are given to community members entering treatment. A donation of just $20 puts a tote bag in the hands of someone beginning their journey to healing. Please help us reach our $2K goal! Thank you!

Spread hope and love with our team this Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Just $20 sponsors a Welcome Tote Bag for a HopeWay client entering treatment—a simple but impactful reminder that they are supported and strong. HopeWay is the charity beneficiary of the 2024 Ballantyne Ball. Your particip...

07/19/2023

You've done it again, neighbors! We're honored to be voted a 2023 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave. This award helps us continue to grow and connect more families to personalized estate planning experiences. Thank you for your recommendations, and your votes!

01/27/2023

Ovarian cancer is a hard-to-detect disease. The most common signs are often related to other illnesses or may seem vague, so it's important to monitor your body and discuss persistent symptoms with a doctor.

Remember the acronym B.E.A.T. to know what to look out for:

B ➡️ Bloating that never seems to go away

E ➡️ Eating difficulties and feeling full too quickly

A ➡️ Abdominal and pelvic pain

T ➡️ Toilet habits change (urination or bowel habits)