Manning Fulton is pleased to announce the addition of Gary Ernst to its legal team. Gary brings extensive experience and a compassionate approach to estate planning, trust, and probate administration, further strengthening the firm’s estate planning and administration practice group. Gary brings a deep understanding of the complexities involved in estate planning and administration, coupled with a genuine commitment to provide tailored guidance to individuals and families. Gary also has a significant corporate background, offering a valuable and integrated perspective for clients with business interests and complex asset structures. His addition underscores Manning Fulton’s ongoing dedication to offering comprehensive and sophisticated legal support to its clients.
About Gary Ernst
Gary is a seasoned attorney specializing in guiding individuals and families through life’s most challenging transitions and has successfully navigated diverse estate scenarios. His ability to tailor sophisticated legal strategies to unique circumstances and dedication to clear communication and informed decision-making ensures clients understand the complexities of legal processes. Gary’s comprehensive legal background extends beyond estate planning, encompassing commercial litigation, corporate governance, and real estate. This multidisciplinary perspective provides him with unique insight when structuring estate plans for clients with intricate business interests or unique asset configurations. In addition, as a lifelong animal lover, Gary is a leading attorney in the field of animal law, including the drafting and administration of both simple and complex pet trusts.
“Gary will be a valuable asset to the Firm,” said corporate practice group leader Sandra Clark. “His extensive experience in estate planning and corporate planning, combined with his multidisciplinary approach, aligns perfectly with our firm’s values. We are confident his expertise will be invaluable to our clients.”
Prior to joining Manning Fulton, Gary worked at Trusts and Estates Law Group of North Carolina (formerly Brady Cobin Law Group, PLLC), a firm focused on estate planning, trusts, and probate. Gary earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
About Manning, Fulton & Skinner, P.A.
Founded in 1955, Manning Fulton & Skinner, P.A. is one of the longest-standing law partnerships in North Carolina. Manning Fulton’s estate and trust administration attorneys protect your interests by working with individual and corporate fiduciaries in matters of probate, estate and trust administration. Our attorneys can deal with matters related to your estate, including probate and tax requirements.
