John R. Sloan

Trusts and Estates

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Wilmington, North Carolina

35+ years experience

Ward and Smith PA

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

910-794-4805

https://www.wardandsmith.com/attorneys/john-sloan

University Corporate Center, 127 Racine Drive, P.O. Box 7068, Wilmington, NC 28406-7068

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Bio

John leads the firm's Trusts and Estates practice. He is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. John's practice experience encompasses estate planning, estate administration, estate and gift tax planning, and related services primarily, though not exclusively, to high net worth individuals and families. His practice also involves business succession planning for closely-held business owners, asset protection, and estate planning with IRAs and retirement accounts. John frequently lectures to civic and community groups and at continuing legal education seminars on various topics relating to estate planning and estate administration. John is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law.

Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Trusts and Estates
Practice Area: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Special Focus: COVID-19
The Best Lawyers in America, 2018-2019
"Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, Tax/Estate Planning, 2013, 2015, 2018, and 2019
"Super Lawyer," North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2007