The Happy Lawyer NC

at Mackintosh Law, PLLC

where expert legal services come with personal care

Estate Planning. Elder Law. Wills & Trusts.

Estate Administration. Small Business Law & Contracts.

You’re working hard to create a life that’s fulfilling, rich with people and property that brings joy today, and can create a secure legacy for future generations. No matter what life stage you’re in, it’s important to  have the legal details in place to protect yourself and your family from the unexpected.

In today’s complex world, where no one’s situation is cookie-cutter, a personal approach to planning ahead is essential protection. Though we all know that DIY services are available (even for wills, estate planning, and more) the reality is that all too often they leave people very poorly protected.

We invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation with Kristen Mackintosh today, and discover the difference that personal care makes.

Our Practice Areas:

Estate Planning Binder
Elder Law
Estate Administration
Small business lawyer

  • Kristen is known for being "The Happy Lawyer: and she definitely lives up to that name. Kristen is down to earth and always has a smile on her face. It was an absolute pleasure working with her. She and her team are highly knowledgeable and offer great customer service from beginning to end.

    - Sherrie

  • Kristen was outstanding. We didn’t know much about estate planning and she guided us each step of the way. She made sure all of our questions were answered. Not only is she professional and knowledge but is also very personable. She always started each meeting with a sincere greeting and genuine interest in our lives. Thumbs up Kristen Mackintosh!

    — Richard Garretson

  • Kristen is a wonderful attorney and definitely has our best interest at heart. She goes above and beyond to provide excellent service for her clients. I definitely highly recommend her!

    — Mary Coleman

  • We've been dealing with ongoing attempts to get an estate closed. After multiple appointments with the assistant clerks of court over the years, we took our file to Kristen Mackintosh, The Happy Lawyer, and she gave us helpful advice to hopefully finally get this estate closed. She was patient, knowledgeable, and insightful!

    — Ron Fowler

  • Kristen Makintosh was wonderful. She was very patient, thorough and spent a lot of time with us. Estate planning isn't fun, but Kristen made it painless.

    — Adrienne Dougherty

  • Kristen has helped us with our will and also when we had a family member pass away.(estate questions) She is absolutely awesome to work with and payed attention to details as well as our personal needs. Her rates are very reasonable and we are planning on having other family members reach out to her for services. If you choose to work with her you will not be disappointed.

    — Chris Vozdik

OUR MISSION

“… is to provide a warm, caring, comfortable environment where we can counsel, advise and craft individualized plans. We treat our clients with empathy, compassion and respect and provide them with home-baked treats.”

Meet Kristen Mackintosh

A native North Carolinian admitted to the NC bar in 2013, Kristen is passionate about transforming what many feel is a less-than-exciting part of adulthood into a positive and friendly experience, while ensuring clients get the protection and planning needed to rest easy.

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