Your Estate Planning Partner in the North Georgia & Western NC Mountains
Dedicated. Local. Focused on Protecting What Matters Most.
At Blue Ridge Legacy Law, protecting your future—and the future of your loved ones—isn’t just our work, it’s our calling. Based in Highlands, North Carolina, and serving the surrounding mountain region, we focus exclusively on estate planning. From wills and trusts to Medicaid asset protection, guardianship, and special needs planning, we guide individuals and families with clarity, compassion, and trusted legal knowledge.
Meet Attorney
Julie Upshaw
Founding Attorney, Blue Ridge Legacy Law
Estate Planning Attorney – Highlands, NC & North Georgia
Julie Upshaw has been practicing law for 24 years, earning her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law. Her commitment to estate planning began after witnessing a terminally ill family member find peace through careful, values-based legal preparation. That experience shaped her mission: to help others feel secure, supported, and informed throughout their own planning journeys.
Julie focuses exclusively on estate planning—working with clients to create wills, trusts, and incapacity plans that reflect their unique lives and protect what matters most. She leads with education, not pressure, and emphasizes building meaningful, lasting relationships with the individuals and families she serves.
Professional Memberships
North Carolina State Bar
Regulates attorney conduct and ensures public protection in NC.
State Bar of Georgia
Governs attorneys licensed in Georgia and promotes professional excellence.
WealthCounsel
A collaborative network supporting high-level estate planning lawyering and drafting.
Personal Family Lawyer® Network
A national community of relationship-based estate planning.
NAELA – National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Offers advanced training in Medicaid and elder care law.
Our Mission
To Lead With Clarity, Care & Confidence
At Blue Ridge Legacy Law, our mission is to deliver legal planning that reflects the full scope of your life—not just your assets. We empower you with information, advocate for your wishes, and create a plan that honors your values, supports your loved ones, and protects your legacy.
Our Core Values
Compassion & Respect
We meet you where you are—with no pressure and full dignity.
Expert Advocacy
You get strategic guidance and top-tier legal preparation from an experienced estate planning attorney.
Local Commitment
Our roots run deep in Highlands, Franklin, and the North Georgia mountains. We know the region and its families.
Empowerment Through Education
You deserve to understand your options before making decisions.
Integrity & Transparency
With flat-fee pricing and direct attorney access, there are no surprises—just honest service.
What Makes Us Different
Tailored Estate Planning. Personal Legal Service.
Direct Attorney Access
You’ll work directly with Attorney Julie Upshaw—no call centers, no middlemen, just personalized support, with in-person (by appointment only) and virtual appointments available.
Dedicated Practice
Estate planning is all we do. We don’t divide our time between practice areas.
Time-Efficient Turnaround
We aim to complete most estate plans within 6–8 weeks. Need updates? We make that easy too.
Education-First Approach
Your initial meeting includes 45 minutes of education—at no charge—to ensure you're making informed decisions.
Regional Focus
We proudly serve Highlands, Franklin, Cashiers, Macon and Jackson Counties, NC, and North Georgia mountain communities.
Quote from Julie
“Planning your estate isn’t just about what happens after you’re gone—it’s about how you’re remembered and how your loved ones are supported in the years ahead. My goal is to make sure your plan reflects your life and protects the people you care about most.”
Ready to Protect Your Legacy?
Because Your Family Deserves a Plan That Fits.
Whether you’re just getting started or updating a current plan, Blue Ridge Legacy Law is here to support your journey—clearly, confidently, and compassionately.