Zachary B Setzer
Providence Wills and Trusts • Weddington, NC
Estate PlanningPersonal InjuryProbateWills & Trusts
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Contact
Email
z.setzer@legalwisenc.com
Phone
(704) 288-5567
Address
Weddington, NC, US
Professional
About
Zachary B. Setzer is an attorney at Providence Wills and Trusts in Weddington, NC, focusing on Estate Planning, Personal Injury, and Probate. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. Zachary's practice centers on helping clients create effective estate plans that protect their families and prevent future conflicts. He has developed a keen understanding of the importance of comprehensive planning and the need for clients to revisit their plans periodically to ensure they remain relevant. Providence Wills and Trusts offers a range of services in estate planning and probate, emphasizing personalized attention to each client's situation. Zachary earned his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2010 and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006. He is admitted to practice law in North Carolina, where he continues to serve clients in estate planning and probate matters.
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
2010 Washington and Lee University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2006 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill BA - Bachelor of Arts 2006 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | French
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2017 Lawyer of Distinction - Nominated, Lawyers of Distinction 2017 Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization 2016 Elite Service Provider 2016, ARAG 2016 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2015 Providence Wills and Trusts Kids Protection Planning Guide 2015 Providence Wills and Trusts How To Leave Behind Retirement Assets The Right Way 2015 Providence Wills and Trusts Guide to NFA Gun Trusts 2014 National Business Institute Advanced Elder Law Ethics 2010 Washington and Lee Law Review Washington and Lee Law Review: Volume 67 (Lead Articles Editor)
Associations
2015 - Present American Bar Association Member 2015 - Present American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section Member 2010 - Present Union County Bar Association Member 2010 - Present North Carolina State Bar Member 2013 - 2014 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Special Needs Law Section Member
Speaking
2014 Keeping Your Business and Personal Lives Separate Business Planning and Limited Liability 2014 How To Avoid Probate Probate Avoidance 2014 Grandparents as Guardians Guardianship Planning 2014 Estate Planning for Special Needs Beneficiaries Special Needs Planning 2014 Advanced Elder Law Legal Ethics in Elder Law
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Updated: Jun 03, 2026