Ethan A. Trice

Ethan A. Trice

Sheffron Law Firm
  • Estate Planning, Business Law, Probate ...
  • Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
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Biography

I'm an attorney practicing in Western North Carolina and licensed to practice in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Arkansas. I primarily focus on transactional law and estate planning.

I'm originally from Georgia, but went to Wake Forest for Law School. While at Wake Forest, I was involved in the Moot Court, Public Interest Law Organization, Phi Alpha Delta, and the Federalist Society.

My main practice areas are estate planning, business law, trademarks, and family law. I am a guardian ad litem in several of the counties here in Western North Carolina.

Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Elder Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Trademarks
Trademark Registration
Video Conferencing
  • Skype
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  • WhatsApp
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arkansas
Arkansas Judiciary
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North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
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South Carolina
South Carolina Bar
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Tennessee
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
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Texas
State Bar of Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Sheffron Law Firm
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Davis Curry Law
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Attorney
King Law Offices, PLLC
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Education
Wake Forest University
J.D.
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University of Nebraska - Kearney
M.A. (2018) | History
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Mercer University
B.A. (2013) | History + Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Professional Associations
Arkansas State Bar
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State Bar of Texas
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Tennessee State Bar
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South Carolina Bar
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North Carolina Bar Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Batista's Cuba: The Unrepublican Republic
?University of Nebraska at Kearney?ProQuest Dissertations Publishing
Certifications
Notary Public
North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Teaching House
Websites & Blogs
Website
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9 Questions Answered
Q. What legal actions can protect an elderly man whose wife is married to someone else?
A: There is a lot to unpack there. Firstly, he didn't marry anyone. If she was married to someone else when she "married" that elderly man, the marriage to the elderly man is void (bigamy is illegal in NC).

Secondly, if she abused his funds, she could be guilty of a felony under § 14-112.2. Exploitation of an older adult or disabled adult. Filing some sort of emergency action and/or freezing his credit and other assets would be wise.

Thirdly, your stating he "is unaware that she is still married" makes me think there may be an issue of capacity (unless the post is saying that the private investigator told family but not the elderly man). If there's a capacity issue, filing a petition for guardianship and filing for an emergency hearing due to her exploitation would also be wise.

Realistically, you need to hire an attorney as this is a complicated matter.
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Q. Should I file a motion to dismiss child support arrears leading to jail threat in NC?
A: Unfortunately, you cannot generally modify an arrears amount. If the party that is owed it still wants it, you can't modify. Each county is different, but I'm surprised they're actively threatening jail if you are making payments. If there is a threat of contempt of court, then you should be able to request court appointed counsel. You can also hire local counsel to get ahead of it.
Q. Need help to stop niece and nephew from exploiting mother's assets while she is hospitalized.
A: You need to file a petition for guardianship and check the box for an interim guardian. This will get you before a clerk sooner and you will be able to explain the situation. You can also reach out to your county's adult protective services and they may even be willing to help you with that petition.
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Sheffron Law Firm
475 S Church St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Telephone: (828) 698-9889
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed