$ 175-250 per hour
Heather Elizabeth Hazelwood
also known as Heather Hazelwood, Hazelwood Law
About Heather
Biography
Estate planning made easier. Really. In 2016, I founded my Durham, North Carolina-based law firm, Ampersand Law, on the belief that estate planning doesn’t need to be a confusing, stressful, and opaque process. With more than 10 years of experience, I demystify estate planning by making the process straightforward, manageable, and transparent. The best way to see this in action (other than being my client) is via the law firm’s Instagram account @ampersandlawnc. Outside my (home)office, you can find me walking my dogs, working out with Peloton, reading, and/or drinking champagne (but generally not all at the same time).
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
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Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
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Licensed in North Carolina for 9 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 14 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Ampersand Law
PO Box 61182, Durham, NC, 27715
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Heather Elizabeth Hazelwood's Reviews
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Posted by C | January 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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Go with Heather! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I (and now, my partner) have been working with Heather for just under a decade, off and on. Her approach is thorough and efficient, yet friendly and personable. She's our go-to for legal matters every time!
Posted by Pat | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An outstanding attorney for help with estate planning and will writing
She was knowledgeable, efficient, and thoughtful; i couldnt have asked for someone better in estate planning.
Posted by Nina | June 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional & painless
I can't get enough of Heather. My spouse and I went through the whole estate planning shebang with Heather, who made the process completely painless. When a recent change in circumstances arose, we made some edits to our wills and yet again, it was so easy. And then it happened again. The third time ...
Posted by Ann | May 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Streamlined process
Very clear and streamlined process for creating the documents that no one wants to talk about...Heather was friendly, professional, and efficient. I highly recommend for your estate planning needs.
Posted by anonymous | May 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Helpful estate planning
Heather was great to work with, provided really clear information on the estate planning process for someone totally new to it. She also makes efforts to use inclusive language in her materials which I really appreciated. She provided straightforward but detailed answers to questions throughout the p...
Heather Elizabeth Hazelwood's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Heather as an Estate Planning lawyer. She is not only highly skilled and experienced, but she is organized, thorough and meticulous,."
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"I send lots of my family law clients to Heather to create or adjust their wills during divorce. I hear back from them that Heather is responsive, professional, and cost-effective."
"I went to law school with Heather. We had many classes together and worked on many projects together. Heather is a person of the highest professionalism and dedication to not only her craft, but her clients."
"I highly commend Attorney Heather Hazelwood to the North Carolina Triangle-area community. Besides her erudition and deep substantive knowledge of transactional and estate-planning matters, she practices law with the greater good of society in mind. The combination of these attributes, in my opinion, is what makes an especially fine attorney."
"I know Heather as a small business and estate planning in the community and am happy to recommend her to anyone needing such services."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, American Bar Foundation
2019
2019 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, Supreme Court of North Carolina
2011
Graduation Cum Laude, UW Law School
2011
Dean’s Academic Achievement Award, UW Law School
2011
Mathys Memorial Award for Service to Moot Court, UW Law School
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Hazelwood Law, PLLC dba Ampersand Law
2011 - 2015
Associate, Hurley, Burish & Stanton, S.C.
Associations
2021 - Present
NCAWA Judicial Endorsement CommitteeMember
2020 - Present
Sixteenth Judicial District Bar Grievance CommitteeMember
2016 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
North Carolina State BarLicensed Attorney
2016 - Present
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (Durham/Orange chapter)Vice President, President, Immediate Past President
2016 - Present
Durham County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Sixteenth Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinLicensed Attorney
2014 - 2018
Exceptional Kids Yoga Project, Inc.Board President
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate Administration
Successfully administered & court case closed
Trust Administration
Trust successfully administered & terminated
Estate Planning - streamlined
Estate plan completed
Estate Planning - comprehensive
Estate plan completed
Education
2011
University of Wisconsin
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2021
Clio's Legal Trends Report for Solo Lawyers
Clio's Legal Trends Report for Solo Lawyers
2021
American Bar Association
How to Prepare For a Future Beyond COVID-19
2020
Purpose & Power
Estate Planning: The Ultimate Adulting Task
2020
Estate Planning: During the COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond
Estate Planning: During the COVID-19 Pandemic & Beyond
2020
Estate Planning 101: Just the Basics
Estate Planning 101: Just the Basics
2020
Clio's Innovate Legal Online: Practice Area Meetup
Navigating theChanging Estate Planning Landscape During the COVID-19 Crisis
2020
Clio's Innovate Legal Online
Level Up Your Firm's Marketing and Social Media
2016
What's Your Plan? The Basics of Estate Planning - A Free Informational Session
Estate Planning
2015
Casualty Claims Seminar - “Negotiations with Insurance Claims”
Mediation
2014
UW Law 743: “Art Exhibition Controversy”
Negotiation/Mediation
2014
Casualty Claims Seminar - “Negotiations with Insurance Claims”
Mediation
2013
UW Law 743: “Art Exhibition Controversy”
Negotiation/Mediation
2013
HIPAA Update
HIPAA
2013
Casualty Claims Seminar - “Negotiations with Insurance Claims”
Mediation
2012
Lunch & Learn Seminar: Advance Directives
Advance Directives
2012
Casualty Claims Seminar - “Negotiations with Insurance Claims”
Mediation
Publications
2020
Ampersand Law website
Five Key Estate Planning Documents for Families with Minor Children
2020
Ampersand Law website
Three Key Estate Planning Documents for Everyone
2020
Ampersand Law blog
FAQ: What happens when you die without a Will?
2020
Ampersand Law blog
FAQs about Revocable Living Trusts
2020
2020
Ampersand Law blog
FAQ: What Happens to Debt at Death?
2020
Ampersand Law blog
Tips for Talking to Your Parents about Their Estate Plans
2020
Ampersand Law blog
5 Questions about Probate
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does a deed supersede a Will?
22 Sep 2016
Q&A
Trust Account, Safety Deposit Box and Savings Account
18 Jul 2016
Q&A
How can i give my car to my grand-daughter if the title has my deceased husband on the title
08 Jul 2016