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Court-supervised probate and estate administration resources including filing requirements, timelines, and legal support.
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Local resources for homeowners in Franklin, NC dealing with foreclosure, probate, tax liens, bankruptcy, and other difficult situations. Real contacts, phone numbers, and next steps.
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Resources for homeowners in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy who need to sell their home.
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Resources for homeowners facing code enforcement notices, building code violations, minimum housing standards, or condemnation.
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Resources for homeowners behind on HOA dues facing liens, penalties, or HOA foreclosure.
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Resources for owners of vacant homes including registration, insurance, maintenance, and sale options.
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Resources for reverse mortgage borrowers and heirs — HECM counseling, heir timelines, and non-recourse protections.
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Verified local contacts for other situations Franklin homeowners face — attorneys, government offices, and financial counselors, organized by topic.
Foreclosure
Foreclosure Attorneys
Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. (Orville D. Coward Jr.)
Established in 1951, one of Western NC's most respected firms. Orville Coward was named Best Lawyers 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation — Real Estate and Land Use & Zoning. The firm includes the only Board Certified Real Estate Law Specialist located west of the Asheville metro. Handles real estate transactions, title disputes, eminent domain, and property litigation across Macon, Jackson, and Swain counties.
(828) 524-6475
Coward, Hicks & Siler — real estate and foreclosure43 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Law Offices of Kenneth W. Fromknecht II, P.A.
Franklin-based attorney with 36+ years of experience handling real estate law, business law, civil litigation, and insurance matters. Represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Macon County.
(828) 349-9911
Kenneth W. Fromknecht II — real estate law29 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Sloan & VanHook, PLLC
Franklin-based firm representing buyers, sellers, owners, landlords, tenants, property managers, banks, mortgage lenders, contractors, and developers. Handles real estate closings, title issues, property disputes, and also practices bankruptcy and estate planning.
(828) 276-1177
Sloan & VanHook — real estate law70 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeForeclosure Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate foreclosure situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Inheritance Attorneys
Law Office of Russell R. Bowling
Practicing in Franklin since 1979, Russell Bowling has over four decades of experience in estate planning, trusts, wills, healthcare advance directives, and long-term care planning. Also a Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law. Serves clients throughout Western NC.
(828) 524-5070
Russell Bowling — estate planning and probate77 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. (Thomas R. Crawford Sr.)
Thomas Crawford is a NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. Native of Franklin with over 50 years of experience (UNC School of Law J.D. with Honors, 1972). Practices estate planning, elder law, trust administration, wills, asset protection, and charitable giving.
(828) 524-6475
Coward, Hicks & Siler — estate planning and probate43 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Collins & Collins, P.A. (Joseph M. Collins)
Handles wills drafting, power of attorney documents, guardianships, probate, and estate administration. Joseph Collins grew up in Franklin and has practiced law since 1988. Serves Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Graham, Clay, and Cherokee counties.
(828) 524-0017
Collins & Collins — probate and estate administration217 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Macon County Probate and Court Services
Macon County Clerk of Superior Court
County clerk office in Franklin for foreclosure hearings, probate filings, estate administration, and civil proceedings for Franklin and all Macon County residents. Clerk: Shawna Lamb.
(828) 349-2037
Macon County Clerk of Court5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeInheritance Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate inheritance situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Divorce Attorneys
The Law Office of Rich Cassady
Franklin-based attorney handling divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, separation agreements, and domestic violence protective orders. Represents clients in Macon, Cherokee, and surrounding Western NC counties. Offers $200 initial divorce consultations.
(828) 634-4132
Rich Cassady — family law672 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734
Collins & Collins, P.A. (Joseph M. Collins)
Handles custody and child support, divorce and equitable distribution, separation agreements, and certified mediation for family matters. Joseph Collins is a Certified Mediator for family, financial, and civil superior matters, serving Macon and six surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 524-0017
Collins & Collins — family law and mediation217 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Domestic Violence and Family Safety Resources
REACH of Macon County, Inc.
Provides 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter (10 private rooms), protective order assistance, court and medical accompaniment, safety planning, crisis counseling, and violence prevention education for Franklin and Macon County survivors. On-site kennel for pets. Services available in English and Spanish. All services free and confidential.
REACH of Macon County — domestic violence servicesNational Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential hotline for immediate safety planning, local referrals, and support by phone, text, or chat.
National Domestic Violence HotlineHousing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeDivorce Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate divorce situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Relocation and Sale Attorneys
Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. (Orville D. Coward Jr.)
Established in 1951, one of Western NC's most respected firms. Orville Coward was named Best Lawyers 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation — Real Estate and Land Use & Zoning. The firm includes the only Board Certified Real Estate Law Specialist located west of the Asheville metro. Handles real estate transactions, title disputes, eminent domain, and property litigation across Macon, Jackson, and Swain counties.
(828) 524-6475
Coward, Hicks & Siler — real estate and foreclosure43 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Law Offices of Kenneth W. Fromknecht II, P.A.
Franklin-based attorney with 36+ years of experience handling real estate law, business law, civil litigation, and insurance matters. Represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Macon County.
(828) 349-9911
Kenneth W. Fromknecht II — real estate law29 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Sloan & VanHook, PLLC
Franklin-based firm representing buyers, sellers, owners, landlords, tenants, property managers, banks, mortgage lenders, contractors, and developers. Handles real estate closings, title issues, property disputes, and also practices bankruptcy and estate planning.
(828) 276-1177
Sloan & VanHook — real estate law70 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeRelocation Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate relocation situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Tax and Debt Attorneys
Sloan & VanHook, PLLC (Stuart Sloan)
Offers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings from the Franklin office. Chapter 13 available for no money down except court costs and credit report fees for qualified wage earners. Serves Macon, Jackson, Swain, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 276-1177
Sloan & VanHook — bankruptcy70 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Pitts, Hay & Hugenschmidt, P.A.
Edward Hay and Robert M. Pitts are NC State Bar Certified Specialists in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. The Asheville-based firm has served Franklin and Macon County for many years and takes appointments for local clients. Handles Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 filings in the Western District of NC.
(828) 255-8085
Pitts, Hay & Hugenschmidt — bankruptcy specialists14 Clayton Street, Suite A, Asheville, NC 28801
Collins & Collins, P.A. (Joseph M. Collins)
Franklin-based general practice firm serving Western NC for nearly 30 years. Joseph Collins has been practicing since 1988 and is a certified mediator for family, financial, and civil superior matters. Handles consumer debt relief, creditor negotiations, and financial restructuring for Macon County residents.
(828) 524-0017
Collins & Collins — debt relief217 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Tax Payment and Relief Offices
Macon County Tax Department
County tax office collecting real and personal property taxes for Franklin and all Macon County jurisdictions, with online tax search and payment options.
(828) 349-2148
Macon County online tax payment5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeTax Liens Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate tax liens situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Property Damage Attorneys
Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. (Orville D. Coward Jr.)
Established in 1951, one of Western NC's most respected firms. Orville Coward was named Best Lawyers 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation — Real Estate and Land Use & Zoning. The firm includes the only Board Certified Real Estate Law Specialist located west of the Asheville metro. Handles real estate transactions, title disputes, eminent domain, and property litigation across Macon, Jackson, and Swain counties.
(828) 524-6475
Coward, Hicks & Siler — real estate and foreclosure43 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Law Offices of Kenneth W. Fromknecht II, P.A.
Franklin-based attorney with 36+ years of experience handling real estate law, business law, civil litigation, and insurance matters. Represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Macon County.
(828) 349-9911
Kenneth W. Fromknecht II — real estate law29 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Sloan & VanHook, PLLC
Franklin-based firm representing buyers, sellers, owners, landlords, tenants, property managers, banks, mortgage lenders, contractors, and developers. Handles real estate closings, title issues, property disputes, and also practices bankruptcy and estate planning.
(828) 276-1177
Sloan & VanHook — real estate law70 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeFire / Storm Damage Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate fire / storm damage situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Underwater Mortgage Attorneys
Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. (Orville D. Coward Jr.)
Established in 1951, one of Western NC's most respected firms. Orville Coward was named Best Lawyers 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation — Real Estate and Land Use & Zoning. The firm includes the only Board Certified Real Estate Law Specialist located west of the Asheville metro. Handles real estate transactions, title disputes, eminent domain, and property litigation across Macon, Jackson, and Swain counties.
(828) 524-6475
Coward, Hicks & Siler — real estate and foreclosure43 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Law Offices of Kenneth W. Fromknecht II, P.A.
Franklin-based attorney with 36+ years of experience handling real estate law, business law, civil litigation, and insurance matters. Represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Macon County.
(828) 349-9911
Kenneth W. Fromknecht II — real estate law29 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Sloan & VanHook, PLLC
Franklin-based firm representing buyers, sellers, owners, landlords, tenants, property managers, banks, mortgage lenders, contractors, and developers. Handles real estate closings, title issues, property disputes, and also practices bankruptcy and estate planning.
(828) 276-1177
Sloan & VanHook — real estate law70 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeUnderwater Mortgage Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate underwater mortgage situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Job Loss and Debt Attorneys
Sloan & VanHook, PLLC (Stuart Sloan)
Offers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings from the Franklin office. Chapter 13 available for no money down except court costs and credit report fees for qualified wage earners. Serves Macon, Jackson, Swain, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 276-1177
Sloan & VanHook — bankruptcy70 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Pitts, Hay & Hugenschmidt, P.A.
Edward Hay and Robert M. Pitts are NC State Bar Certified Specialists in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. The Asheville-based firm has served Franklin and Macon County for many years and takes appointments for local clients. Handles Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 filings in the Western District of NC.
(828) 255-8085
Pitts, Hay & Hugenschmidt — bankruptcy specialists14 Clayton Street, Suite A, Asheville, NC 28801
Collins & Collins, P.A. (Joseph M. Collins)
Franklin-based general practice firm serving Western NC for nearly 30 years. Joseph Collins has been practicing since 1988 and is a certified mediator for family, financial, and civil superior matters. Handles consumer debt relief, creditor negotiations, and financial restructuring for Macon County residents.
(828) 524-0017
Collins & Collins — debt relief217 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeJob Loss Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate job loss situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Medical Hardship Attorneys
Sloan & VanHook, PLLC (Stuart Sloan)
Offers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings from the Franklin office. Chapter 13 available for no money down except court costs and credit report fees for qualified wage earners. Serves Macon, Jackson, Swain, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 276-1177
Sloan & VanHook — bankruptcy70 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Pitts, Hay & Hugenschmidt, P.A.
Edward Hay and Robert M. Pitts are NC State Bar Certified Specialists in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. The Asheville-based firm has served Franklin and Macon County for many years and takes appointments for local clients. Handles Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 filings in the Western District of NC.
(828) 255-8085
Pitts, Hay & Hugenschmidt — bankruptcy specialists14 Clayton Street, Suite A, Asheville, NC 28801
Collins & Collins, P.A. (Joseph M. Collins)
Franklin-based general practice firm serving Western NC for nearly 30 years. Joseph Collins has been practicing since 1988 and is a certified mediator for family, financial, and civil superior matters. Handles consumer debt relief, creditor negotiations, and financial restructuring for Macon County residents.
(828) 524-0017
Collins & Collins — debt relief217 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeMedical Hardship Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate medical hardship situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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IRS Lien and Debt Attorneys
Sloan & VanHook, PLLC (Stuart Sloan)
Offers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings from the Franklin office. Chapter 13 available for no money down except court costs and credit report fees for qualified wage earners. Serves Macon, Jackson, Swain, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 276-1177
Sloan & VanHook — bankruptcy70 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Pitts, Hay & Hugenschmidt, P.A.
Edward Hay and Robert M. Pitts are NC State Bar Certified Specialists in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. The Asheville-based firm has served Franklin and Macon County for many years and takes appointments for local clients. Handles Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 filings in the Western District of NC.
(828) 255-8085
Pitts, Hay & Hugenschmidt — bankruptcy specialists14 Clayton Street, Suite A, Asheville, NC 28801
Collins & Collins, P.A. (Joseph M. Collins)
Franklin-based general practice firm serving Western NC for nearly 30 years. Joseph Collins has been practicing since 1988 and is a certified mediator for family, financial, and civil superior matters. Handles consumer debt relief, creditor negotiations, and financial restructuring for Macon County residents.
(828) 524-0017
Collins & Collins — debt relief217 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeIRS Tax Lien Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate irs tax lien situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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HELOC Default Attorneys
Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. (Orville D. Coward Jr.)
Established in 1951, one of Western NC's most respected firms. Orville Coward was named Best Lawyers 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation — Real Estate and Land Use & Zoning. The firm includes the only Board Certified Real Estate Law Specialist located west of the Asheville metro. Handles real estate transactions, title disputes, eminent domain, and property litigation across Macon, Jackson, and Swain counties.
(828) 524-6475
Coward, Hicks & Siler — real estate and foreclosure43 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Law Offices of Kenneth W. Fromknecht II, P.A.
Franklin-based attorney with 36+ years of experience handling real estate law, business law, civil litigation, and insurance matters. Represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Macon County.
(828) 349-9911
Kenneth W. Fromknecht II — real estate law29 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Sloan & VanHook, PLLC
Franklin-based firm representing buyers, sellers, owners, landlords, tenants, property managers, banks, mortgage lenders, contractors, and developers. Handles real estate closings, title issues, property disputes, and also practices bankruptcy and estate planning.
(828) 276-1177
Sloan & VanHook — real estate law70 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeHELOC Default Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate heloc default situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Judgment Lien Attorneys
Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. (Orville D. Coward Jr.)
Established in 1951, one of Western NC's most respected firms. Orville Coward was named Best Lawyers 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation — Real Estate and Land Use & Zoning. The firm includes the only Board Certified Real Estate Law Specialist located west of the Asheville metro. Handles real estate transactions, title disputes, eminent domain, and property litigation across Macon, Jackson, and Swain counties.
(828) 524-6475
Coward, Hicks & Siler — real estate and foreclosure43 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Law Offices of Kenneth W. Fromknecht II, P.A.
Franklin-based attorney with 36+ years of experience handling real estate law, business law, civil litigation, and insurance matters. Represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Macon County.
(828) 349-9911
Kenneth W. Fromknecht II — real estate law29 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Sloan & VanHook, PLLC
Franklin-based firm representing buyers, sellers, owners, landlords, tenants, property managers, banks, mortgage lenders, contractors, and developers. Handles real estate closings, title issues, property disputes, and also practices bankruptcy and estate planning.
(828) 276-1177
Sloan & VanHook — real estate law70 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention
HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line
Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Franklin homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Macon County.
Find a HUD-approved housing counselorMacon Program for Progress, Inc.
HUD-participating Public Housing Agency since 1985 serving Macon County. Administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), provides housing counseling, rental assistance, and connects Franklin residents with affordable housing resources.
(828) 524-4471
Macon Program for Progress housing counseling350 Orchard View Drive, Franklin, NC 28744
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help
State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Macon County.
NCHFA homeowner assistanceFree and Low-Cost Legal Aid
Pisgah Legal Services — Franklin Office
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents. Handles domestic violence protective orders, child custody and support, divorce, housing and debt issues, elder law, and immigrant assistance. Serves Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson, and surrounding Western NC counties.
(828) 253-0406
Pisgah Legal Services Franklin office93 Church Street, Suite 206, Franklin, NC 28734
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Smoky Mountain (Sylva) Office
Free legal services for qualifying low-income residents. Handles housing, consumer, family law, and public benefits cases. Serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties.
Legal Aid NC Smoky Mountain officeJudgment Lien Real Estate Agents in Franklin
Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor
Specializing in helping Franklin homeowners navigate judgment lien situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
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Last reviewed: February 2026
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