$ 350-450 per hour
Sabrina Winters
About Sabrina
Biography
I am often asked why I practice in an area of law that is filled with so much sadness, grief, and heart-wrenching conversations. It’s a legitimate question especially if you know me. The truth is, I am very emotional. I am a crier; I feel my emotions strongly. I am immensely empathetic to people. After the passing of my uncle, I saw these descriptors of myself not as flaws anymore but as true strengths...strengths others could rely on and depend on.
Good and bad “things” happen every day to every one of us. These “things” are what make us who we are. How we allow the “things” to affect our lives is what shapes our future. My uncle’s passing twenty years ago was my “thing”. It was the “thing” that mapped out my future.
My uncle had a great sense of humor and a lackadaisical attitude about life. The kids in the neighborhood called him the “Candy Man” because every time he came to visit, he would have a trunk full of candy to pass out to all of us! He never forgot a birthday…ever!!! Without fail there would be money taped to the inside of our card with a “silly self-portrait” he would draw of himself.
My uncle was happy to a fault. Nothing ever concerned him; nothing ever had a sense of urgency for him. Life was life and it was what it was going to be. He was a happy man during his life. The unanswerable question has always been and will always be…was he happy at the end of his life? I don’t know the answer to that and yet I was there when he took his last breath. I think of him often and always wonder what he must have been thinking? Was his pain anything like the heartache his family went through having to watch him slowly lose a little bit of himself?
I questioned so much; questions which after twenty years still cannot be answered. Was he regretting brushing me aside when I would try to talk to him about getting his documents in place? If he had to do it over again, would he? Would it make a difference to him knowing at the end how emotionally beaten my father was after he died? Would he have done anything differently if he knew the heartbreak his family would suffer not being able to help him with his pain? What if he knew those that he held dear to his heart would be petty about the “stuff” he left behind?
It was gut-wrenching to see my father watch his brother die and wonder what my uncle was thinking as he saw us all by his bedside. Was he proud of the funeral and service we had for him or was he up in Heaven laughing at all of us because we were all such emotional fools? Did we do what he wanted?
No family should ever have to live with the burden of having to make the decisions my father had to make. We felt alone and hopeless with so many questions yet no one made any efforts to answer any for us. No one should live with doubt; always asking themselves if they did the right thing. No loved one should bear the pain of watching a family member die when there are so many alternate ways in which to manage their end of life.
The Firm’s purpose is to be the hand you reach for to guide you in planning for the worst day of your life and the hand your family holds during the worst day of their life.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
75%
27 years
Probate
25%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 26 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
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Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC
6406 Carmel Road, Suite 301, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, 28226
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Posted by Pam | March 09, 2017
Helpful, Knowledgeable, and Caring
Ms. Winters skillfully and thoughtfully answered my legal question and provided guidance for how to proceed. Though brief, this was my best experience in recent memory with an attorney. She is a breath of fresh air.
Posted by Eva | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent, professional service
Sabrina is a highly knowledgeable attorney who cares about her clients and works hard to ensure that they receive high-quality service and that they are satisfied with the end result. From the moment we contacted Sabrina to discuss working with her until the end of our engagement, Sabrina provided ex...
Posted by Lisa | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Very professional. knowledgeable and pleasant.
I finally decided to have a will and other necessary documents prepared. My sister told me about Sabrina as she saw her ad in the Catholic News & Herald. Sabrina is very professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant. She took the time to explain all the legal documents to me to ensure I understood the...
Posted by Carole | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent Attorney and Fine Human Being
After my precious Momma died on 9/04/15, I realized, at the urging of loving family members, that I needed to have a new will and other legal documents drawn up to ensure that my affairs were in order. I saw Sabrina Winters' advertisement in an issue of "The Catholic Herald" and made an appointmen...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2015 | Estate Planning
Presentation on Legal Documents Pertaining to End of Life
Sabrina was very thorough and extremely clear in her presentation of information regarding important legal documents pertaining to end of life planning. She answered all of my questions and I felt very comfortable discussing personal matters with her. She is a true professional with an exceptional ...
Sabrina Winters's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Sabrina personally and have seen her estate planning work. As a fellow attorney, I can attest to Sabrina's excellent legal work and the care she gives her clients. Any client needing estate planning services will be in great hands with Sabrina."
"I cannot endorse Sabrina highly enough for estate planning, probate, and related matters. She is a superior attorney who genuinely cares for her clients, and it shows in the results she gets for them."
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"I am impressed with Ms. Winters' thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. She has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
"Sabrina is among the most conscientious estate planning attorneys of whom I am aware. She will give her clients exceptionally competent counsel while considering their needs and their unique circumstances. She cares about her clients and makes complicated estate planning concepts easy to understand."
"Sabrina is an active member of our legal community who makes a strong effort to educate her clients and protect their interests. Her background of practicing in multiple states gives her a broad perspective which she uses to provide better representation to her clients. I have referred matters to her and am sure I will again."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sabrina is very knowledgeable attorney that takes the time to listen to her clients."
"Estate Planning can be a complex area of the law and you may not know that you have made a mistake with your planning until years after the lawyer does the work. Sabrina offers a ton of free information and reports at her website - reports that every consumer should read before hiring an attorney. I endorse Sabrina and recommend that you call her and ask for her free information first...so that you'll know what questions to ask!"
"Sabrina Winters is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced estate planner. She wholeheartedly advocates for her clients and skillfully helps her clients prepare for their future and protect their assets and loved ones. I highly recommend her!"
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Winters is an outstanding attorney with an excpeptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."
"I've known Sabrina for three years and since our practices are similar, albeit in different states (I'm in FL and Sabrina is in NC), I can say that Sabrina is very professional and excellent at providing her clients with great service that goes above & beyond what many estate planning attorneys provide their clients. I highly recommend Sabrina and have referred my own clients to her as the need arises for a NC attorney. Kristen Marks, My Pink Lawyer Pensacola, Florida"
"I have practiced estate planning law for over 15 years now in Raleigh, and during my tenure I’ve met and worked with many other lawyers and financial advisors. There are a lot of attorneys who dabble in estate planning – in between going to court for a traffic ticket and getting someone divorced, draft a “Last Will and Testament†by using a standard form (that they probably didn’t even draft themselves) and tweak it for each client. That’s not how Sabrina works. Sabrina takes the time for each individual client to create an individual plan tailored to that family’s needs. She is detail oriented which is what you need when figuring out the “to do†of what will happen if the worst case scenario impacts your family. Sabrina is extremely personable and easy to work with, as well, so she’ll make the process as painless as possible. In short, I strongly recommend Sabrina. If you’re considering using her as your estate planning attorney I would greatly encourage you to do so."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2020
50 Most Influential Woman, The Mecklenburg Times
2019
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2013
Elite Attorney, Women With Know How - Making An Impact
2012
Top 50 Entrepreneur 2012, Business Leaders
2011
Top 25 Business Law Blogs, LexisNexis
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, Sabrina Winters Attorney at Law, PLLC.
1998 - 2004
Associate, John Newman Esq.
Associations
2005 - Present
Mecklenburg Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
1998 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2022
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (North Carolina chapter)Member
Education
1998
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD
1992
State University of New York, Stony Brook
BA
Speaking Engagements
2013
Get Your Ducks In A Row
Revocable Living Trusts/Estate Planning
2013
End of Life Planning
Confronting End of Life Decisions Before it is too late
2012
Publications
2019
LexisNexis publication
Estate Planning Manual - Update
2018
LexisNexis publication
Estate Planning Manual
Languages
English
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to have an executor of a will to get registered with wake county NC?
06 Jun 2017
Q&A
Passing on mineral rights to heirs.
24 Feb 2015
Q&A
I just learned that my mother and I have unclaimed property in the state of NC. What does Misc Outstanding Checks mean?
09 Aug 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Pre-Planning a Funeral - Why Children Should Encourage Their Parents To Do It
26 Sep 2011
Legal Guide
5 Topics To Discuss With Elderly Parents
08 Aug 2011
Legal Guide
4 Reasons Why Young Professionals Need An Estate Plan
04 Aug 2011