Monks Law Firm, PLLC

We provide affordable wills, trusts and estates advice and documents, with a personal touch. / Busque a continuación recursos en español.

With over 37 years of experience helping clients, Steve Monks is more than ready and able to help you NOW; don't wait till it's too late.

Wills, Trusts and Estates, North Carolina and Texas

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At Monks Law Firm, PLLC, we provide the following legal services.

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Testamento simple con instrucciones en español

Directiva médica anticipada católica

Wills, Trusts, and Estates

  • We provide FREE consultations for wills, trusts, and estates during our regular working hours. There is a $50 consultation fee for evening or weekend consultations.
  • Get your simple and complex will.
  • Living Revocable Trusts, rather than a will, can save your family significant time and money.
  • Irrevocable Trusts to assist you with Medicaid planning and benefits.
  • Gun Trust provides clear instructions for loved ones regarding what they can and cannot do if a gun owner becomes incapacitated; without a trust, family members may come into contact with restricted weapons, which could put them at risk of inadvertently violating federal or state law.
  • Land Trust for asset protection and privacy.
  • Special Needs Trust for the protection of your loved ones with “special needs” upon your death.
  • Limited and Statutory Durable Power of Attorney to determine who will make all other vital decisions, other than your health, when you can’t.
  • Health Care Power of Attorney to determine who makes medical decisions when you can’t.
  • HIPPA Authorization to ensure that those you wish to have access to your medical records.
  • A Living Will or directive to Physicians expresses your “end-of-life” decisions to ensure those responsible understand your wishes. 
  • Designation of Temporary or Permanent Guardian or Conservator provides instructions about who will serve to be responsible for you or your children if I you cannot.

Other information about the Firm.


  • Fixed Fees for most legal services and consultations.
  • Do you know of anything where the price is going down? I used to charge $325 per hour, and now I charge $200 per hour; legal fees are high enough. 
  • Pay for Estate Planning documents alone or in a bundle: only pay for what you need.
  • We understand the importance of flexible payment options. That's why we offer payment plans to suit your needs.
  • Discounts are available for cash payments and advance payments and for members of some special groups: Teachers, First Responders, Active-Duty Military, Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Delta Sigma Pi, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
  • Weekend, Evening, and House Call Consultations are available.


OTHER AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • HOWDY, don't forget that I'm licensed in Texas.
  • Preparation of Corporations and LLCs.
  • General Civil Litigation.
  • Collections and Demand Letters.
  • Mediation.
  • Family Law, Criminal Law, and Traffic Ticket representation, depending upon the location, to comply with my non-compete agreement after having sold my "litigation" practice.  


FREE STUFF AND OTHER RESOURCES (click on to download)

Simple Will with Instructions

Catholic Advanced Medical Directive

Basic Medicaid Eligibility Chart


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About Monks Law Firm, PLLC

Are you confused by all of the options for estate planning for you and your family?  Do you know someone you can talk to who can tell it straight without costing you much money?  That's what we do at the Monks Law Firm, PLLC.  In addition to assisting people with a few other areas of law, our primary objective is to eliminate the confusion and help people get the advice they need to make important decisions concerning estate planning and then prepare the documents for that plan at a reasonable price.  


It is estimated that only 1/3 of Americans have a will! Though we believe a simple will alone may not be your best option, it's better than nothing and may possibly be all that some can afford.  We are committed to helping everyone have the wills, trusts, and estates advice and documents they need, nothing more than they need, and at a price they can afford. That is why we provide a FREE simple will to anyone who wants one and FREE consultations for estate planning.  To ensure you don't postpone this important matter, we offer consultations and service in the evenings, on weekends, and even at your home.  


Procrastination can be costly, especially when it comes to estate planning. The right plan can save you and your loved ones from unnecessary financial and emotional hardships.  Don't wait until it's too late. Take control of your future today. Contact us at the Monks Law Firm, PLLC, and let us empower you to make the right decisions for your estate planning.  

Wills, Trusts and Estates Legal Team

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Practicing law for over 37 years and licensed in North Carolina and Texas...

Steve Monks

Steve Monks

Owner / Manager

Born in Texas, I moved to North Carolina as soon as I could; apologies to my Texas friends and family. I've tried over 500 cases and handled thousands more. I have managed and worked in small and medium sized law firms, some with multiple offices. Now I'm a solo practitioner working out of my backyard “shoffice”. A shoffice is a shed that has been transformed into an office. This affords me the opportunity to assist with the care of my mother-in-law who lives with my wife, Yvonne and I, and who has Alzheimer's. My areas of practice have been diverse including Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Traffic Ticket Defense, General Civil Litigation and presently and primarily, Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law. I am a certificated mediator, continuing legal education presenter and I have published legal articles in various mediums. I have been the attorney and member of the board of directors for non-profit organizations, various businesses, have provided countless hours of pro bono services and have worked extensively with the group legal industry having served as a member of the board of directors of the Group Legal Services Association. And, I have been a defensive driving instructor, disc jockey and cheerleader for the infamous Phi Slamma Jamma basketball team; Go Coogs! "I may not have seen it all, but I've seen a lot".

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6613 Speight Circle
Raleigh, NC 27616

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