Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC

Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC Focusing on family law, real estate, and estate planning, Stott, Hollowell, Windham, and Stancil, PLLC is recognized as a trusted legal firm serving the area.

The attorneys at Stott, Hollowell, Windham, and Stancil, PLLC offer services in family law, estate planning and real estate in the Gaston and Mecklenburg county areas. Stott, Hollowell, Windham, and Stancil, PLLC offers legal knowledge and experience spanning 37 years to provide quality legal services to the greater Gaston and Charlotte regions. Stott, Hollowell, Windham, and Stancil, PLLC have co

me together, with a mission to provide forward-thinking and client-oriented legal services. SHWS is committed to serving all populations, including the LGBT community and the unique legal issues LGBT individuals, couples, and their families deal with throughout their lives.

Divorce paperwork can come across as both personal and impersonal at the same time.Personal, since it touches money, kid...
09/03/2026

Divorce paperwork can come across as both personal and impersonal at the same time.

Personal, since it touches money, kids, housing, and routines.

Impersonal, since the process has forms, deadlines, and court requirements without any regard to your feelings.

A free divorce resource can help people see the sequence before they’re in the middle of it. Get your free copy on our website.


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Carrie Fisher had a gift for making fear sound survivable.Not glamorous. Not polished. Survivable.Courage doesn't requir...
09/02/2026

Carrie Fisher had a gift for making fear sound survivable.

Not glamorous. Not polished. Survivable.

Courage doesn't require certainty first.

If your last real estate closing happened outside North Carolina, the process here may look a little different.In many s...
09/01/2026

If your last real estate closing happened outside North Carolina, the process here may look a little different.

In many states, buyers and sellers work with a title or escrow company. North Carolina gives licensed attorneys a central role in key parts of the closing, including title review, preparing legal documents, and addressing legal rights tied to the transaction.

Our blog explains why real estate attorneys are part of the closing process in North Carolina and what that looks like for buyers, sellers, realtors, and lenders. https://shws.law/looking-for-a-title-or-escrow-company-in-north-carolina-what-you-really-need-is-a-real-estate-attorney/

A real estate closing has a lot of moving parts, and local realtors know the rhythm well.The buyer wants keys. The selle...
09/01/2026

A real estate closing has a lot of moving parts, and local realtors know the rhythm well.

The buyer wants keys. The seller wants confirmation. The lender wants documents back. The attorney checks title, deed details, payoff information, and recording steps.

When the legal team works in this area every day, the process can feel less scattered for everyone at the table.

Our newsletter shares practical real estate insight for buyers, sellers, realtors, and lenders. Subscribe to get updates each month.


https://shws.law/newsletter/

Assistive technology in school can help kids in more ways than people think.It may be speech-to-text, a visual schedule,...
08/31/2026

Assistive technology in school can help kids in more ways than people think.

It may be speech-to-text, a visual schedule, an adapted keyboard, a screen reader, or a tool that helps a student communicate during class.

For parents, the key takeaway is this: the tool is only part of the plan. Training, access during the school day, and consistent use matter too.

A good IEP looks at how the student learns in real classrooms, not only how the tool looks on paper. Read the blog for more on the process.


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08/28/2026

Estate plans age in unexpected ways.

The person named as executor moved to Wilmington. The child who was 8 is now 28. The house was sold. A spouse passed away. A new grandbaby joined the family.

An outdated plan may still look official. That doesn’t make it a good reflection of life now.

A review helps your documents match the people, property, and priorities you currently have.


https://shws.law/video/how-often-should-my-estate-plan-be-updated/

A lot of estate planning conversations happen in the car.Adult children talk after visiting Mom. Spouses talk after a me...
08/27/2026

A lot of estate planning conversations happen in the car.

Adult children talk after visiting Mom. Spouses talk after a medical scare. Someone says, “We probably need to handle this,” then life resumes.

A free estate planning guide gives that conversation a tangible next step.

It explains core planning tools in everyday language, so the first meeting feels less like walking into a test. Get your copy to learn more.


https://shws.law/free-resource/

Prenups get discussed like they’re only for celebrity weddings and family money.In real life, they come up for second ma...
08/26/2026

Prenups get discussed like they’re only for celebrity weddings and family money.

In real life, they come up for second marriages, family land, small businesses, houses bought before marriage, and couples who want financial expectations in writing before the cake tasting.

Reach out to discuss how a prenuptial agreement can benefit you.

Call: 704-827-3941 | Text: 704-800-6454

Small business owners know the “back office” does not feel small.A new LLC, a lease, a partner conversation, a bank acco...
08/25/2026

Small business owners know the “back office” does not feel small.

A new LLC, a lease, a partner conversation, a bank account, a tax ID, a vendor agreement: each piece connects to the next one.

The right legal structure should match how money moves, who makes decisions, and where risk shows up.

Our newsletter shares legal insight for owners building something local. Subscribe for monthly updates.


https://shws.law/newsletter/

Estate planning is a conversation about ordinary life:Who can pay bills after surgery?Who can speak to doctors?Who shoul...
08/24/2026

Estate planning is a conversation about ordinary life:

Who can pay bills after surgery?
Who can speak to doctors?
Who should inherit the house?
Who will make decisions without family group texts becoming a full-time job?

For many people, the hardest part is saying the wishes out loud. The plan puts those wishes somewhere your family can find and follow. Read the blog to learn more about how to simplify the process.


https://shws.law/estate-planning-does-not-have-to-be-overwhelming/

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