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 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 Supreme Court Vacates and Remands IRS Tax Whistleblower Case Following Reversal of Chevron by: Whistleblower Law at Kohn Kohn Colapinto The Never-Ending Fiduciary Rule Story Continues: Effective Date of DOL’s Newest Fiduciary Investment Advice Rule Delayed by Federal Court in Texas by: Adam W Scoll Bipartisan House Working Group Releases Report Calling for Increased Oversight of AI in the Financial Services and Housing Markets – AI: The Washington Report by: Bruce D. Sokler , Alexander Hecht Beltway Buzz, July 26, 2024 by: James J. Plunkett Weekly IRS Roundup July 15 – July 19, 2024 by: Evan Walters , Kevin Spencer OFCCP Releases Expedited Conciliation Procedures Directive by: Laura A. Mitchell Upcoming Legal Education Events Oct 23 2024 33rd Annual Law of Product Distribution and Franchise Seminar Oct 9 2024 Government Contracts Annual Update 2024 Sep 6 2024 Public Company Shareholder Engagement Summit Sep 6 2024 2024 Employment Law Symposium Print