Court-Appointed Public Administrator · Clay County, NC
Main Street counsel for western North Carolina.
Real estate closings, estate planning, probate and estate administration, estate and trust litigation, guardianships, and civil litigation — handled personally by Paul Scott Lipof, one block from the Clay County Courthouse.
The Office Greeter
Maycee is waiting to greet you!
Maycee is the firm dog and unofficial hospitality lead — greeting arriving clients, supervising long signing sessions, and showing a particular fondness for estate-planning consultations, probably because they run long enough for a second nap.
“A small-town firm deserves a small-town welcome — four paws included.” If you would rather Maycee keep a respectful distance, let Nancy know at intake.
Meet the full teamAbout the Firm
Clear, careful counsel for the mountains.
Lipof and Nichols, PLLC is a small firm by design. Every matter is worked by Paul Scott Lipof from intake through close — no handoffs, no junior associates. The result is direct attorney access and steady, personal attention to your file.
Licensed in North Carolina, Florida, the District of Columbia, with an office on Main Street in Hayesville, one block from the Clay County Courthouse. The firm serves Clay, Cherokee, Macon, and Graham counties across western North Carolina.
One lawyer, every file
Paul returns your calls, drafts your documents, and appears at your closing or hearing personally.
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jurisdictions: NC, FL, DC
Flat-fee estate plans
Wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives at a known price.
What We Do
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
Flat-fee estate plans — wills, revocable trusts, trust creation and funding, durable and health care powers of attorney, and advance directives.
Learn more → 02Probate and Estate Administration
Guiding executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through North Carolina probate — qualification, inventories, accountings, claims, and final distribution.
Learn more → 03Estate and Trust Litigation
Will caveats, trust disputes, fiduciary and accounting disputes, breach-of-trust claims, and the removal of executors and trustees in North Carolina courts.
Learn more → 04Real Estate Closings and Title
Residential and commercial closings, title examination, deed preparation, and refinance work across Clay County and western North Carolina.
Learn more → 05Guardianships
Guardian of the person and guardian of the estate proceedings, standby guardianships, and minor-child guardianships in North Carolina Superior Court.
Learn more → 06Civil Litigation
Contract, property, business, and collection disputes in North Carolina state courts and federal court.
Learn more → 07Contracts and Construction Law
Drafting, reviewing, and enforcing contracts — including construction agreements, mechanic's liens, operating agreements, and commercial leases.
Learn more → 08Public Administrator — Clay County
Paul Scott Lipof serves as a court-appointed Public Administrator for Clay County, administering estates with no qualified family member to serve.
Learn more →Where We Practice
Serving western North Carolina
From the office in Hayesville, the firm handles matters across Clay, Cherokee, Macon, and Graham counties — including Hayesville, Murphy, and Franklin.
The People at 33 Main Street
A small bench, by design
When you call the firm, you reach the people doing the work.
Nancy Kimsey
Office Manager
The first voice on the phone and the first face at the door.
Lonnie Fein
Paralegal
Research, document preparation, and closing logistics, supervised by Paul.
Maycee
Office Greeter
The firm dog and unofficial hospitality lead. She greets arriving clients, supervises long signing sessions, and has a particular fondness for estate-planning consultations.
And of course, Maycee — the office greeter — is always on duty at the door.
Talk with a Hayesville attorney.
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Office at 33 Main Street, Hayesville.