About Sarah P. Wenzel

Sarah P. Wenzel moved to Waynesville, NC in 2003, having lived in the Washington, DC area for several years and having grown up in Connecticut. She graduated cum laude from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. In 2003, Sarah received her law degree with honors from Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, D.C. In law school, Sarah was an editor for the AU International Law Review.

Sarah is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and is a member of the Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section and the Elder Law Section. In Haywood County, she has served on the Hospice Advisory Council, the scholarship committee of Altrusa of Waynesville, and with various other volunteer organizations. Sarah currently servers on the Board of the Fund for Haywood County, an affiliate of the Western North Carolina Community Foundation based in Asheville, NC, as the Grants Committee Chair.

 

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Trusts and Estates
Posted by Peter
August 08, 2025
Hired Attorney Sarah P. Wenzel

We used Sarah Wenzel to do our estate planning trust documents and would highly recommend her and her team! The process was very organized and we are very happy that we chose her. Each meeting was highly productive and we feel like we really understand our documents and the future scenarios. We are confident we have a good plan that covers our bases!

 
Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
January 08, 2025
Hired Attorney Sarah P. Wenzel

Ms. Wenzel was all you would want from an estate planning attorney- knowledgeable, responsive, organized, and practical. We're happy we had her as our counselor. Any question that we had regarding the impacts of the documents were answered quickly and clearly, and gave us a significant comfort level with the final product.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Scott
March 20, 2024
Hired Attorney Sarah P. Wenzel

Sarah made a complicated set of legal documents easy to understand and complete. We feel secure in the knowledge that every possible eventuality has been covered and addressed. If you need trust advice, we would highly recommend Wenzel and Wenzel.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
February 27, 2024
Hired Attorney Sarah P. Wenzel

Sarah was friendly, well organized and well prepared for each of our meetings. She fully explained all our estate documents and organized our documents into formats that are easy for access when needed later.

Estate Planning
Posted by Bryan
February 20, 2024
Hired Attorney Sarah P. Wenzel

Sarah prepared all of our Estate documents to be in compliance with North Carolina law. We had this done in Florida and provided those documents to her before our first meeting. We were truly impressed with how thoroughly prepared she was for our first meeting. She was completely familiar with our prior documents and had clear recommendations. Throughout the process of completing our Trusts, Wills, POAs, Living Wills, etc., Sarah explained each aspect clearly, had thoughtful recommendations for our specific needs, and helped us understand the impact of each decision. Sarah's supporting staff were also knowledgeable, efficient, friendly and responsive. We couldn't have asked for better. At the end, we were provided, not only with the documents, but clear written instructions for us and for our survivors. We feel very comfortable that our wishes will be clearly communicated and met.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Sandy
November 16, 2023
Hired Attorney Sarah P. Wenzel

It was great working with Sarah. She made sure I understood the entire process. She gave me appropriate examples that helped me make the correct decisions. She was very hands-on which made me feel confident that the end product would be precise and accurate. Thank you Sarah!

Estate Planning
Posted by Constance
September 10, 2023
Hired Attorney Sarah P. Wenzel

After working with Sarah rewriting my parents wills as they had moved here to be with me from New Jersey, I appreciated her competence, empathy and help. Upon their deaths, she also helped guide me on probate that I could do myself. We again chose her to rewrite our Estate Plans, which originated in Indiana, to conform with NC laws. She pointed out possible problems with original plan and thoroughly explained why they were problems. We readjusted our plan on her advice. Everything was organized in our Estate Plan book with explanations for heirs on what to do upon our deaths for us to hand to them for future use. She has a wonderful personality which made going through this process a lot more enjoyable.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
September 23, 2020
Hired Attorney Sarah P. Wenzel

Sarah prepared our estate planning documents and it was a very professional and streamlined process. She was very thorough in her communication and was responsive to our inquiries.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
September 04, 2020
Hired Attorney Sarah P. Wenzel

I truly enjoyed working with Sarah P. Wenzel. She is a true professional. She is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. I would definitely recommend her to my friends.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
December 28, 2019
Hired Attorney Sarah P. Wenzel

In our 60s, we recently married and Sarah prepared new Wills and POAs. A little complex with separate families and finances. Sarah explained provisions of each document, gave examples of "what would happen if.." asked poignant questions that helped us think through our intent and made certain she understood it. The finished docs were thorough and stated what the law allows so Executors and POAs have that knowledge easily available. She spent time needed and never pushed us because of time constraints.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Living Wills
  • Other 11
    • Probate
    • Ancillary Probate
    • Decedents Estates
    • Probate Administration
    • Estate Administration
    • Living Trusts
    • Trust Administration
    • Pet Trusts
    • Trust Law
    • Trust Planning
    • Advance Directives

Practice Details

  • Languages
    French
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
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    Partner
    Firm Name
    Wenzel & Wenzel, PLLC
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 5%
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2003, North Carolina
    2003, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
    Memberships
    North Carolina (Member, Section on Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law)
    Haywood County and 30th Judicial District Bar Associations
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    American University
    Class of 2003
    J.D.
    cum laude

    American University
    Class of 2003
    J.D.
    Note and Comment Editor

    American University
    Class of 2003
    J.D.
    A.U. International Law Review
    Other Education
    Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
    Class of 2000
    B.S.B.A.
    International Business

    Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
    Class of 2000
    B.S.B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1978
    Waterbury, Connecticut

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Partner at Wenzel & Wenzel, PLLC
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166 Branner Avenue, Suite AWaynesville, NC 28786U.S.A.

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