Michael Cory Howes
Strauss Law PLLC • Raleigh, NC
Estate PlanningFinancial PlanningInsurancePersonal InjuryProbate
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Contact
Email
Phone
(833) 387-1508
Address
Raleigh, NC, US
Professional
About
**Michael Cory Howes, Esq.** **Raleigh, NC | Strauss Law PLLC** Michael Cory Howes is a seasoned attorney and financial strategist based in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in Estate Planning, Probate, Financial Planning, Insurance, Personal Injury, and Tax law. With a robust educational background and extensive professional experience, Cory offers a unique blend of legal and financial expertise that sets him apart in the legal landscape. A native North Carolinian, Cory earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from Wake Forest University, where he cultivated his keen financial acumen as a financial advisor and employee benefits consultant. His early career focused on assisting individuals and families with comprehensive financial planning, insurance solutions, and investment strategies. Additionally, he worked closely with businesses to design effective employee benefits programs and executive compensation plans. Cory’s passion for the law was ignited during his collaboration with various attorneys, leading him to pursue a legal education at the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. He began his legal career at a litigation firm in Raleigh, where he honed his skills before founding Howes Law, PLLC. His practice concentrated on Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, and Business Planning. In 2016, Howes Law merged with the Forrest Firm, a certified B corporation, where Cory took the helm of the trusts and estates practice. In July 2021, Cory joined Strauss Law PLLC, where he now leads the Raleigh office, continuing to provide expert legal guidance to clients navigating the complexities of estate and financial planning. He is an active member of WealthCounsel, LLC, a national organization dedicated to enriching the practice of estate and business planning attorneys through shared knowledge and experience. Cory Howes is committed to delivering personalized and strategic legal solutions, ensuring that clients’ needs are met with diligence and expertise.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.
Credentials
Education
2008 University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999 Wake Forest University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2022 Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine 2021 Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine 2020 Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine 2019 Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine
Publications
2017 Forrest Firm Blog Defining the Fiduciaries You Should Appoint in Your Estate Plan 2017 Forrest Firm Blog The Top Two Ways the Court Gets Involved in Your Estate and How to Avoid Them 2017 Forrest Firm Blog Your Estate Planning Project Should Be a Process 2017 Forrest Firm Blog Estate Planning Tips for Unmarried Couples 2017 Forrest Firm Blog Factoring Long-term Care Into Your Estate Plan Pays Off
Associations
North Carolina Bar Association Virginia Bar Association
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Updated: May 25, 2026