Blue Ridge Estate Services was created in response to the founders, Ryan and Tracy, each losing individuals close to them. Along with the grief of losing loved ones, they each faced the daunting task of settling the deceased person’s estates which included:

•  Collecting and cataloging financial assets held by various financial institutions;

• Collecting and cataloging personal property assets located in multiple locations;

• Sorting through personal property items that included making determinations which items were     worth saving or selling;

• Obtaining appraisals for jewelry, artwork, and firearm collections;

• Selling jewelry, artwork, and firearm collections utilizing private sales, sales directly to companies, and auction sales;

• Making donation arrangements to charitable organizations for items of personal property that        could not be sold;

• Making arrangements for trash pickup and other clean-up of real property in anticipation of a sale;

• Hiring a realtor and going through the steps of selling real property;

• Working with legal professionals to file estate documents with the respective probate court;

• Working with tax professionals to file the necessary documents for the final and estate tax return;

Ryan is and has been, a licensed attorney* in the state of Florida since 2006, with over a decade of experience in private practice, focusing on estate planning, probate, real estate, business formation, corporate transactions, and litigation. Additionally, he is a commissioned notary public in North Carolina.

After returning to their home state of North Carolina with his wife, Tracy, they discovered a deep connection to the local community and have since dedicated themselves to assisting families through estate settlement processes. Together, Ryan and Tracy possess extensive experience in managing a decedent's final affairs and navigating the challenges that can arise during these sensitive times.

We recognize that dealing with the affairs of a deceased loved one can be overwhelming, especially when juggling personal and professional responsibilities. That's where we come in. We act as your local partner, handling the often tedious and time-consuming tasks associated with estate administration, so you can focus on what matters most.

 * The services contemplated herein do not include legal advice or legal services, and this company is not a law firm licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina. If you require North Carolina legal advice, we would encourage you to engage the services of an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina.