Ryan Stump
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI
Licensed in North Carolina since: 2011
Education: Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2023 
Free Consultation Charlotte Estate Planning
7300 Carmel Executive Park DrSuite 110
Charlotte, NC 28226 Phone: 704-766-8836 Email: Ryan Stump Visit website
Details
North Carolina native Ryan D. Stump is an accomplished Estate Planning lawyer with over 13 years of experience in the legal profession and a passion for helping clients achieve peace of mind knowing their family, wealth, and assets are protected for the future.
Ryan handles a wide range of Estate Planning matters, from Wills and Trusts to Powers of Attorney and estate tax planning. Whether you want to create a comprehensive Estate plan, draft a Will to ensure your assets are disbursed per your wishes, establish a Trust for your loved ones, or ensure your affairs will be properly managed in the future through the use of Powers of Attorney, Ryan can guide you as you prepare for the future. Ryan emphasizes a tailored, personal approach to estate planning and believes working as a team is the best way to meet client goals — not some cookie-cutter solution.
Background
Ryan received his bachelor’s degree from Campbell University, majoring in Trust and Investment Management and minoring in Financial Planning. After beginning his career as a Trust Officer with Regions Morgan Keegan, he returned to school and received a law degree from Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.
Real-World Experience
Mr. Stump’s real-world experience sets him apart as an Estate Planning attorney in Charlotte. His educational background prepared him to implement and develop sophisticated tax, financial, and Estate Planning strategies. As a Trust Officer, he provided hands-on guidance to clients regarding trust and estate matters.
Ryan has personally dealt with the fallout from family members who failed to properly plan while they were alive. He understands the common pitfalls of poor planning and knows how Estate Planning documents are administered from a practical perspective. This experience and know-how fuel Mr. Stump’s enthusiasm for helping others provide for their loved ones and protect their assets while navigating the complex area of Estate Planning.
Estate Planning Services
- Estate planning
- Wills and Trusts
- Gun Trusts
- Asset protection
- Business succession planning
- Powers of Attorney
Education
- J.D., Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
- B.A. cum laude, Campbell University
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
Honors & Awards
- North Carolina Legal Elite
- Super Lawyers Rising Star
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Super Lawyers
First Admitted: 2011, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://cltestateplanning.com/about/
- Our clients, Husband and wife, were hit by a drunk driver while riding their motorcycle on the way home from dinner. The drunk drive did not have insurance. We were able to recover the full amount of uninsured motorist coverage from both the Husband and Wife's insurance policies. The case was settled for $260,000.00., 2013
- Officers at a local beach bar observed the client leave the bar and get into his vehicle. The officers then observed the client back into a fence, nearly missing a parked vehicle on the road. The client was charged with Driving While Impaired. All charges were dismissed. , 2012
- The client was charged with assault on a female, assault by pointing a gun and communicating threats, after a domestic dispute with his live-in girlfriend. All charges were dismissed., 2013
- The client was arrested after selling a large quantity of marijuana to a confidential informant, who was working for local police. A search of the client resulted in several additional drug related charges. After it was all said and done, the client was facing four felony charges and two misdemeanor charges, all related to drug possession. The cleint received a deferred prosecution. , 2013
- Client was charged with committing a second-degree forcible sex offense after a night of drinking and partying with friends. After re-interviewing key witnesses and witnesses not interviewed the investigating detective, it was discovered the alleged victim went to work the following day, bragging about what took place the previous day, most importantly that she consented to what happened. All charges were dismissed. , 2013
- The client allegedly assaulted his teenage daughter after a heated verbal exchange. The State had photographs, taken the night of the incident, to show the injuries to the alleged victim's face. All charges were dismissed. , 2012
- The client allegedly embezzled more than $20,000 from the church where he was employed and served as bookkeeper. After reviewing the evidence it was clear that proper procedures were not put into place to prevent or bring attention to any financial wrongdoing. Additionally, it was discovered that several attempts were made to bring attention to the lack of security and oversight of the church’s finances. The felony embezzlement reduced to misdemeanor larceny, 48 hours of community service and one year of unsupervised probation., 2013
- After a confidential informant purchased narcotics on two occasions from the client, on video, the client was charged with fourteen drug charges. Of the charges, four were drug trafficking charges, which carry a mandatory term of imprisonment in North Carolina. In all, the client was facing a mandatory minimum of 300 months and a potential term of over 400 months, in prison. Client received 30 months with a voluntary surrender at a later date and possibility of work release., 2013
- The client was under investigation involving allegations of a child sex offense. After an independent investigation by Mr. Stump and a presentation of those findings, the State declined prosecution. , 2013
- Client was charged with speeding, reckless driving to endanger, driving while impaired and child abuse. The speeding charge was reduced and all other charges were dismissed. , 2013
- While on vacation with his wife at the beach, the client was pulled over and charged with DWI. The client was later convicted in district court. After appealing the case, we were able to convince the prosecutor that probable cause did not exist to support the arrest. All charges were dismissed. , 2013
- The client was charged with assault on a female, assault by pointing a gun and communicating threats, after a domestic dispute with his live-in girlfriend. All charges were dismissed., 2013
- After meeting an underage individual on an online dating service, it was alleged that our client engaged in illegal sexual relations with the individual. The client was arrested after being caught with the minor, after the minor's parents alerted law enforcement. After an independent investigation by Mr. Stump, the State declined prosecution. , 2013
- Client was accused of speeding and driving while impaired on a federal military base. All charges were dismissed. , 2013
- Mr. Stump was nominated for and received the award for Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2014., Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
- Mr. Stump was nominated for and received the award for Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2015, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2015
- Mr. Stump was nominated for and received the award for Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers in North Carolina for 2014., Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers for North Carolina, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
- Mr. Stump was awarded the 2014 Client's Choice Award by Avvo.com based on the outstanding reviews he received by former clients. , 2014 Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com, 2014
- Attended the White Collar Criminal Defense College at Stetson University, 2013
- Attended the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, 2015
- Attended the National Criminal Defense College ("NCDC") at Mercer Law School, 2013
Office location for Ryan Stump
7300 Carmel Executive Park Dr
Suite 110
Charlotte, NC 28226
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2023