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Free 15-Minute Introductory Call
We start with a brief call to understand your situation and confirm we're the right fit for you before you invest any time or money.
Apex, NC Estate Planning Lawyers
Estate planningthat protects
your family story.
When something happens to you, who will ensure your family and possessions are looked after? Schedule a FREE 15-minute introductory call so we can support you with the clarity of knowing you’ve done the right thing for the people you care about most.
Wills, trusts, and estatesfamily-focused planning approachServing the Triangle
Leave a Legacy. Not a Mess.
Every plan starts with a conversation.
Rasmussen Law begins with a conversation about your family, assets, concerns, and values so your plan can be built around real life, not a template.
Why planning matters
The state already has a plan. What is yours?
Estate planning is not only about who gets what. It is about who can act on your behalf, who can care for your children, whether your loved ones can find and access what you own, whether probate becomes public and expensive, and whether family members have enough direction to avoid conflict.
Rasmussen Law helps families understand what would happen under current North Carolina law. Then, together, we create a customized plan that is easier for loved ones to follow when it matters most.
Life & Legacy Planning
How our planning process works.
Our goal is to make doing the right thing for yourself and your loved ones feel manageable, informed, and personal.
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Planning Session
We have a thorough conversation about your family, assets, goals, and concerns. We build your plan around real life, not a template.
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Plan Design & Review
We walk you through every decision before we draft your documents, then revise until the plan reflects exactly what you want.
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Signing & Funding
After you sign, we guide you through the funding process to help ensure your assets are properly titled so the plan actually works.
How we help
Estate planning for families, business owners, and pet owners.
Rasmussen Law serves families across Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Morrisville, and the Triangle with planning built around your relationships and the assets you own.
Families with ChildrenSingle ParentsBlended FamiliesBusiness OwnersAdults Without ChildrenLife Partners
Wills & Trusts
A will and trust structure that reflects your values and is designed to reduce the likelihood of court involvement.
Learn MoreRevocable Living Trusts
Reduce probate, keep your affairs more private, and provide for an orderly transfer of assets to the people you choose.
Learn MoreAsset Protection
Structure your assets to reduce exposure to creditors, lawsuits, and unintended transfers.
Learn MoreBusiness Succession
Protect the business you built with a clear ownership transition plan designed to hold up whether you sell, retire, or pass away.
Learn MorePlanning for Pets
Arrange for your pets to be cared for by the people you choose with funds set aside for them.
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For parents of minor children
Who would care for them tonight?
Kids protection planning gives you a package of legal documents that nominates trusted guardians and leaves instructions, so the people around your children have far less uncertainty to navigate.
Learn MoreWhy not DIY?
Online templates alone do not protect a family.
Online templates can create papers, but they do not know your family dynamics, the assets you own, your beneficiary designations, your guardianship concerns, or whether your plan will still work years from now. We help you make informed decisions and keep your plan up to date over time.
Understand how North Carolina's default rules apply to your assets.
Plan for conflict prevention, incapacity, children, pets, and legacy wishes.
Understand the importance of funding your trust by retitling your accounts and updating beneficiaries to match it.
Keep your plan current with plan reviews at least every three years.
Built around real families
Planning that preserves more than property.
Rasmussen Law's Life & Legacy approach reflects the belief of our founding attorney, Deb Rasmussen, that family wealth includes values, photos, stories, relationships, pets, and the practical instructions loved ones need when life changes suddenly.
Meet your legal team
Two attorneys focused on estate planning.
Deb Rasmussen and McCaul Nelson bring estate planning experience, warm counseling, and a relationship-based approach to families who want clarity without intimidation.
Managing Attorney
Deb Rasmussen
Before founding Rasmussen Law, Deb was an entrepreneur, a paralegal at a real estate firm that prepared estate plans, and, after Campbell Law, an appellate court clerk. Her planning philosophy connects legal protection with family values, pictures, stories, and long-term peace of mind.
Associate Attorney
McCaul Nelson
McCaul focuses on estate planning and administration, with a Campbell Law J.D. and a Master's in Trust and Wealth Management. Her style is practical, relationship-centered, and focused on making complex decisions feel manageable.
Where We Serve
Serving Families Across the Triangle
Apex, NCCary, NCHolly Springs, NCFuquay-Varina, NCRaleigh, NCMorrisville, NCDurham, NCChapel Hill, NC
Client words
Guidance that feels like family.
Nothing short of outstanding
"Rasmussen Law was nothing short of outstanding in setting up our family trust. Deb Rasmussen walked us through each step of the process. She understood the details thoroughly and prepared documents which were tailored to our specific family needs."
Mike B. - Google client review
Made me feel like family
"I want to thank the entire team at Rasmussen Law (especially McCaul Nelson) for guiding me through the process of creating my will and other necessary documents. They were thorough, thoughtful, and made me feel like family."
Dustin P. - Google client review
Incredible experience
"We had an incredible experience working with Deb and her team at Rasmussen Law, PLLC! From the very beginning, Deb was patient, knowledgeable, and truly took the time to help my wife and me understand how a trust works."
Anthony D. - Google client review
Start today
There's no better time than today.
Schedule a free introductory call and take the first small step toward clarity for yourself, your loved ones, and the legacy you want to preserve.