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 ECHA’s Redesigned C&L Inventory Is Available in ECHA CHEM by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Carla N. Hutton NASEM Releases Quadrennial Review of NNI, Recommends Renewed and Expanded Infrastructure by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Carla N. Hutton Profit Sharing Payments Are Around the Corner: Key Considerations for Employers in Mexico by: Pietro Straulino-Rodriguez , Natalia Merino Moreno Amendment to Mexico’s National Housing Fund Institute for Workers Law Introduces New Employer Obligations by: Pietro Straulino-Rodriguez Enforcing English Proficiency: Employers of Commercial Drivers Face New FMCSA Guidance by: Sean C. Herring , Mina M. Wood Observing Memorial Day With a Supportive Workplace for Veterans and Servicemembers by: Michael Oliver Eckard , Kevin B. Piercy OSH Law Primer, Part XIII: Criminal Penalties and Sanctions by: Ryan J. Swink The Trump Administration Announces Trade Agreement With China by: David R. Allman , Nathaniel B. Bolin Beltway Buzz, May 23, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett Orange Book Listings: Republican Led FTC Picks Up Where Democrat Led FTC Left Off by: Chad A. Landmon , Andrew M. Solomon Employment Law Basics in Djibouti: A Guide for U.S. and Multinational Companies by: Komlavi Atsou , Patty Shapiro Tenth Circuit Rules Forfeiture-for-Competition Not Subject to Non-Compete Reasonableness Test by: Seth J Safra , Edward Lee Understanding Infrastructure Development Districts in Tennessee by: Emily Lamb , Will Stout FTC Extends ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule Deadline by: Timothy A. Butler , Matthew M. White McDermott+ Check-Up: May 23, 2025 by: Debra Curtis , Julia Grabo Upcoming Events May 27 2025 Making a Mountain Out of a Mole Hill: Damage Escalation Strategies in Property Claims May 27 2025 The RIF Roadmap: Tools and Tactics for a Smooth and Complaint Transition May 28 2025 EU’s Role in Space Sustainability – Orbital Debris, Space and Traffic Management May 28 2025 Top Tips for Employers – Managing the Use and Abuse of Employee Leave Programs Print
