Why do you need an Estate Planning Lawyer?
Leave a Legacy.
Not a Mess.
Will or trust, what do you really need to keep your family out of court and out of conflict when something happens to you?
As an experienced attorney for wills, we review your family dynamics and assets so you understand how the state's default plan would apply to you. If you're searching for an attorney for wills near me, we help you create a plan that fits your needs, your budget, and your goals for yourself and your loved ones.
Protect Who (and What) Matters.
Give your loved ones the security they deserve.
Even if you've created a plan already, it may not work when your family needs it. Even the best estate plans can fail without proper guidance, regular updates, and correct asset ownership. Give your family a plan that works when they need it most.
Give Yourself Peace of Mind.
It doesn't matter how much money you have.
Estate planning is simply about attending to the inevitable and bravely facing the end. Our comprehensive and holistic counseling process ensures you make the right choices for yourself, and the people you love. Let us help you navigate the legal steps needed to secure your family's future.
Meet Our Legal Team
Deb Rasmussen, Managing Attorney
I'm Deb Rasmussen, your neighborhood Personal Family Lawyer®, and I'm here to support you by creating a plan that works. I graduated from Brigham Young University in Linguistics with minors in Chinese and Japanese and raised 4 humans before becoming a lawyer. I was also an entrepreneur for 15 years in the memory-keeping industry.
I apply this experience in preserving your family wealth, which consists of not only your money and property, but also your family values, pictures, and stories. Just prior to attending Campbell Law School, I worked as an estate planning paralegal. During law school, I interned at the North Carolina Court of Appeals for the Honorable Judge Julee Flood and after graduation, clerked for the Honorable Chief Judge Donna Stroud.
I'm known for my people skills, Debbie Downers, and ability to resolve conflict. I love working with families here at Rasmussen Law, which I started in May of 2024. I belong to the North Carolina Bar, the Wake County Estate Planning Council, and the J Reuben Clark Legal Society. I live in Morrisville, North Carolina with my handsome husband, Lars.
McCaul Nelson, Associate Attorney
I'm McCaul Nelson, a dedicated attorney focused on estate planning and administration. I received my undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill in 2015 and worked in fundraising and compliance before starting my legal education in 2021 at Campbell University School of Law (J.D. 2024). While in law school, I also completed my Master's in Trust and Wealth Management from the Campbell University School of Business and served on the school's Pro Bono Council and Honor Court.
I'm known for my approachable demeanor and commitment to compassionate guidance, and I aim to build lifelong relationships with my clients. I believe in treating every client who walks through my door as if they were my parent, grandparent, or best friend. I always want to hear about your kids, grandkids, pets, and learn something new about you!
I'm a member of the North Carolina Bar, the Wake County Bar, and the Wake County Estate Planning Council. Outside of work, I volunteer on the Wedding Committee at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, foster dogs with Charley's K-9 Rescue, and use my fundraising experience to support the Me Fine Foundation, which helps families of pediatric patients in medical crisis situations. I also enjoy playing mah jongg, traveling with my husband, and taking our dog, Cricket, to Dorothea Dix Park.
