Eldridge D. DodsonWard and Smith, P.A.Websitewww.wardandsmith.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmailLinkedIn910.794.4830 Professional Biography Eldridge is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. She assists all types of clients in drafting and implementing estate plans, including estate, gift and generation skipping transfer tax planning. Eldridge also provide counsel to executors and trustees in administering estates and trusts. Her clients value her experience, expertise and responsiveness. She frequently lectures to civic and community groups and at continuing legal education seminars on various topics relating to estate planning, estate administration and elder law. Prior to joining the firm, Eldridge practiced in Florida and Alabama. More Legal and Business Bylines From Eldridge D. Dodson Weathering the Storm: How to Get Your Affairs in Order - (Posted On Tuesday, November 12, 2024) Easing the Burden: The Gift of Planning for Incapacity - (Posted On Friday, May 03, 2024) Is Your Estate Plan Past Due for a Check-Up? - (Posted On Tuesday, August 08, 2023) How an Estate Plan Can Protect Against Financial Exploitation - (Posted On Thursday, September 22, 2022) Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Planning for Blended Families - (Posted On Wednesday, April 14, 2021) Webinar: Unpacking Your Estate Plan When Moving to North Carolina - (Posted On Monday, August 03, 2020) Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes & How to Avoid Making Them - (Posted On Friday, June 14, 2019) Estate Tax Reform Predicted for 2017 - (Posted On Sunday, March 05, 2017) Current Legal Analysis President Trump Takes Additional Actions on Reciprocal Tariffs, Shipping, and Digital Services Taxes by: Nathaniel B. Bolin , David R. Allman “Claims” Under the FCA, §1983 Claim Denials on Failure-to-Exhaust Grounds, and Limits to FSIA’s Expropriation Exception - SCOTUS Today by: Stuart M. Gerson Michigan Overhauls Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Laws by: Adam S. Forman , Daniel J. Glicker Federal Court Preliminarily Blocks Key Parts of President Trump’s Orders Restricting DEI at Private Employers by: T. Scott Kelly , Nonnie L. Shivers Québec’s Bold Proposal: Empowering Authorities to Safeguard Public Welfare During Work Stoppages by: Kevin MacNeill , Ryan Martin Beltway Buzz, February 21, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett Second Circuit Upholds Reverse Redlining Verdict Against Mortgage Lender by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Trump Executive Order Requires Independent Agencies to Submit Regulations for Presidential Review by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Upcoming Events Feb 25 2025 Navigating Double Patenting in the USPTO Era of Rulemaking Mar 5 2025 Workplace Wellness: Managing Stress & Anxiety for Peak Performance in Uncertain Times Feb 25 2025 Trade Secrets and Patents: A Comprehensive Approach to Protecting Intellectual Property Feb 26 2025 Recharge Your Battery Knowledge: An Overview of U.S. and EU Regulatory Requirements Print