Danica Lynn Little

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Danica Lynn Little

5.0
20 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Probate Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts ... +3 more

11220 Elm Lane, Suite 200, Ballantyne Office, Charlotte, NC

Virtual Consultation Available

About Danica

Biography

Serving clients with compassion and legal guidance is our passion

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

Probate typically involves Probating Wills and Codicils, Notifying Heirs, Collecting Assets, Liquidation of Assets, Preparing and Filing Court Inventories & Accountings, Assessing Creditor Claims, Paying Claims and Taxes, Distributions, Court Audit

22 years

30%
Estate Planning 25%

Without a Will, probate assets pass by state law, which may result in assets not passing as you want. Estate planning includes Last Will and Testament, Revocable Trusts, Living Will, Health Care Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, HIPAA..

22 years

25%
Trusts 15%

Trusts, Revocable Trusts, Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Irrevocable Insurance Trusts, Charitable Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Trust Administration, Trustee Services, Trust Drafting, Guidance, and Distributions.

22 years

15%
Business 10%

We are passionate about advising businesses, owners, and management. We regularly advise clients regarding entity choice, formation, tax, ownership, control, succession planning, asset protection, shareholder agreements, buy/sell agreements, and corporate minutes and other documents.

22 years

10%
Elder Law 10%

Whether you are planning for your future or assisting a loved one we understand the complexities, legalities, and emotions surrounding elder law, estate planning, planning for incapacity, guardianships, Medicaid eligibility, and Long-term care.

22 years

10%
Guardianship 10%

Guardianship of the Person, Guardianship of the Estate, General Guardianships, Legal Advice Pertaining to Guardian Services for Incompetent Adults and Persons with Special Needs

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 19 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 21 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Danica Little Law, PLLC

11220 Elm Lane, Suite 200, Ballantyne Office, Charlotte, NC, 28277

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6000 Fairview Rd., Suite 1200, Southpark Office, Charlotte, NC, 28210

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8712 Lindholm Drive, Suite 300, Birkdale Village - Lake Norman, Huntersville, NC, 28078

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363 Church Street, Concord Office - Old Creamery, Concord, NC, 28025

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10130 Mallard Creek Road, Suite 300, Huntersville Office, Charlotte, NC, 28262

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Danica Lynn Little's Reviews

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Posted by John | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Review of the Danica Little Law firm

Our family has entrusted the Danica Little Law firm for several years. They have created two trusts and two wills and provided essential legal advice. On our last visit, both Danica and her assistant, Sharmaine Huggins, were most helpful in meeting our estate planning needs. We would definitely re...commend this law firm.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Experience W Danica Little and Staff

Danica was referred to us years Back to handle Legal Paper Work-Estate planning. We were extremely happy with the whole office and process. We of course returned this year for Legal POA papers for our daughter! All questions answered, left again feeling confident we (daughter) have what will be ne...eded if NEEDED! Her Paralegal is also Wonderful. Great team.

Posted by Kathy | July 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Re-open an estate!

Thanks to Danica I was able to get a 9 year-old closed out estate re-opened to account for recently discovered assets. Very complicated and lot of paperwork. This process requires a lawyer who will take a long-term approach to a project - very time consuming. She was helpful and kept us all encour...aged!

Posted by Mike and Lynne | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great legal advice to comply with South Carolina law

We used Danica Little Law based on an endorsement from Fidelity Investments. They reviewed all our existing documents and made several meaningful recommendations. As a result we had them prepare our Durable Power of Attorney, our Last Will and Testament, and many other medical documents and directive...s, We know of many neighbors who also chose this firm and the advice and service they all received was superb. We can’t say enough good about the legal guidance we received from Danica Little.

Posted by William | December 11, 2017 | Estate Planning

Estate Documents

Danica has been our estate attorney for years and we have updated our documents a few times over time. She is always there for consultation and input and makes sure our desires are properly included in our estate documents. Other family members use her excellent services as well.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

50 Women Leaders in Law, Fortune Magazine

2015

Top Rated Trusts and Estates Lawyer, National Law Journal

2015

Top Rated Trusts and Estates Lawyer, The American Lawyer

2015

Top Leaders in Law, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyers Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyers Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyers Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2010

Women Extraordinaire, Charlotte Magazine

2010

Super Lawyers Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2009

Board Certified Specialist - Estate Planning and Probate Law, North Carolina State Bar

2009

40 Under 40, Charlotte Business Journal

2009

Super Lawyers Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyers Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2004

Order of the Coif, Order of the Coif

2003

Articles and Notes Editor of the Year, Transnational Journal of Law

2002

Book Award (Highest Grade) Leases and Sales, Florida State College of Law

2001

Book Award (Highest Grade) Torts, Florida State College of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney / Owner, Danica Little Law, PLLC

2014 - 2015

Attorney / Owner, Bass Dunklin Little McCullough & Smith

2004 - 2014

Attorney, Wishart Norris Henninger & Pittman, Pa

Associations

2014 - Present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2006 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

North Carolina Association of CPAs

Member

1995 - Present

Institute of Management Accountants

Member

2013 - 2014

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Chair of Tax Section

2008 - 2009

Charlotte Women's Bar Association

President

2007 - 2008

Charlotte Women's Bar Association

Vice Pre

2006 - 2007

Charlotte Women's Bar Association

Treasurer

2005 - 2006

Charlotte Women's Bar Association

Secretary

2003 - 2004

Federal Court

Internship

Education

2004

Florida State University College of Law

J.D.

2001

University of South Florida - College of Business Administration

Masters

1999

University of South Florida - College of Business Administration

BA

Speaking Engagements

2015

Continuing Legal Education

Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Income Tax Planning

2011

National Teleconference

Avoiding Beneficiary Designation Traps: Advanced Tactics

2011

CPA Continuing Ed Seminar

NC Guardianship Proceedings

2011

Continuing Legal Education

Summary of Tax Relief of 2010

2011

Continuing Legal Education

Closing the Estate

2011

Continuing Legal Education

Ethics in Probate Practice

2010

Continuing Legal Education

Taxation Challenges When Each Dollar Counts

2010

Continuing Legal Education

Trust Administration and Termination Tips for Borderline Estates

2010

Business Owner Conference

Estate Planning for Business Owners

2009

Conference for Business Owners

Estate Planning for Business Owners

2009

Business Owner Workshop

An Integrated Estate and Succession Plan is Critical for Business Owners

2009

Bankers Seminar

Creating and Preserving Business and Personal Wealth

2008

Workshop for Financial Planners

Estate Planning Traps

2008

National Association of Remodeling Industry

Asset Protection for Business Owners

2007

Estate Planning Seminar

Key Issues in Estate Planning

2007

Continuing Education

Estate Planning in Uncertain Times

Publications

2016

NCBA Estate Admin Manual co-Author

2014

NCBA Estate Admin Manual co-Author

2012

NCBA Estate Admin Manual co-Author

2009

Greater Charlotte Biz Magazine Business Owner Estate Planning Before 2010

2009

Greater Charlotte Biz Magazine Now is the Time for Tax-Efficient Wealth Transfers

2009

Greater Charlotte Biz Magazine Probate and the Business Owner

Languages

English

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