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American Estate Planning Series


Charlotte Estate Planning

Meet Zachary Setzer and Richard Fox of Providence Wills & Trusts, serving the Charlotte metropolitan area. Explore their educational videos, learn about their approach, and connect with their firm.

Meet Your Charlotte Estate Planning Team


📞 (704) 259-7656
www.providencewillsandtrusts.com
Serving the Charlotte Metropolitan Area

Zachary B. Setzer
Founder, Providence Wills & Trusts
North Carolina Contributing Attorney, American Estate Planning Series

Zachary Setzer is a North Carolina estate planning attorney and the founder of Providence Wills & Trusts. He focuses his practice on helping individuals and families create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other planning strategies designed to protect loved ones and preserve family legacies.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University School of Law, Zach founded his firm with a commitment to providing clear guidance, flat-fee planning, and long-term relationships with clients. He is passionate about helping families plan ahead, avoid unnecessary conflict, and create lasting peace of mind for future generations.

Richard W. Fox
Attorney, Providence Wills & Trusts

Richard Fox is a North Carolina estate planning attorney with Providence Wills & Trusts. After graduating from Boston University, Richard served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment to Iraq, before beginning his legal career.

Today, Richard helps North Carolina individuals and families create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other planning strategies designed to protect loved ones and preserve family legacies. Through his educational videos for the American Estate Planning Series, he helps families better understand trusts, probate, wills, inheritance planning, and other important estate planning topics.

Meet Your North Carolina Estate Planning Attorney

Featured North Carolina Estate Planning Videos

Watch North Carolina estate planning attorneys answer common questions about wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and other important planning topics. New North Carolina-specific videos will be added regularly.

6 Ways North Carolina Estate Planning Is Different

Estate Planning in North Carolina: Wills, Trusts, Probate & Protecting Your Family

Why North Carolina Real Estate Is Different After Death

Who Does What in a Living Trust? (North Carolina)

Do You Need a Trust or a Will in North Carolina?

How Probate Works in North Carolina

Should You Add Your Child to Your House? (North Carolina)

Choose Your Next Step

Whether you are just beginning to learn about estate planning or preparing to meet with an attorney, here are the best places to start.

Explore North Carolina Resources
Access videos, articles, and educational resources covering wills, trusts, probate, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other estate planning topics.


Download the Estate Planning Starter Workbook
Download the Estate Planning Starter Workbook to organize your financial information, identify planning goals, and prepare for future estate planning discussions.


Meet Your North Carolina Attorney
If you are ready to discuss your estate planning needs, learn more about Zachary Setzer and Providence Wills & Trusts.

Looking for More Information?

Explore our North Carolina Resources page for additional videos, educational guides, and answers to common estate planning questions.

Part of the American Estate Planning Series, a nationwide educational platform helping families better understand estate planning across all 50 states.