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Jeff serves as the appointed public administrator for Durham County, which means the courts rely on him when someone dies in Durham without anyone to manage their estate. He’s active in the local bar association and the PTA at his children’s school. When he’s not on carpool duty, he enjoys biking to his office in Durham’s Mutual Tower. While in law school, Jeff hiked North Carolina’s 39 highest peaks—and has the patch to prove it. Finally, he takes great pride in working with families at difficult moments in their life. This work is informed by his experience as a caregiver for his father during a long illness and later administering his father’s estate.
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411 W. Chapel Hill Street, Suite C-2, Durham, NC, 27701
500 Westover Dr #32043, Sanford, NC, 27330
34 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by Dollie Hinch | September 14, 2020 | Wills & Living Wills
Review of Jeffrey L. Austin, Estate Layer
After the several restarts it took to make the legal language of my will both legally correct and understandable to me, not to mention the blockbuster interruption caused by the Covid-19 virus, I found Jeffrey L. Austin patient, helpful, knowledgeable and comfortable to work with. Therefore, I woul...
Posted by Vicky | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Estate documents
I liked working with Jeff very much. His pleasant and caring personality made me feel at ease talking about private and delicate matters. He prepared my will, financial and health directives documents. Rapport was established when he came to my home for the initial orientation and was relaxed when ...
Posted by Cindy | March 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Completely satisfied
Jeff Austin prepared my documents regarding POA both financial and medical as well as a general Will for my estate. I found Jeff both friendly, accessible and responsive as well as informed, able to clarify answers to any questions or concerns from me and to do so promptly and with courtesy. I woul...
Posted by Drago | February 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Estate Planning Professional
After telling Jeff the intention behind my will, he helped me get setup with exactly what I needed. Can't say enough about his customer service! I feel great knowing my family is taken care of.
Thanks so much, Drago. I enjoyed working with you.
Posted by diana | February 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Estate Planning
My husband and I were long overdue to prepare updated wills, powers of attorney, etc. The ones we had were from over twenty years ago when the children were minors and we needed guardians. Jeff helped us through the process of updating everything. This was particularly important to me because when my...
I'm glad we were able to get this done to give you some peace of mind. Best of luck to you.
"I am impressed with Mr. Austin's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
"I have gotten to know Mr. Austin in the legal and social community. I value his knowledge and experience in adult guardianships and elder law in general. There are many choices for you to make and he will patiently walk you through them. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've had the opportunity to meet with and talk to Jeff on several ocassions, and I've found him to be very knowledgeable about estate planning. More importantly, he is very down to earth and is easy to talk to. I would personally recommend him to anyone looking for an estate planning attorney."
"I highly recommend Attorney Jeffrey Austin to legal clients in the NC Triangle community. He is a highly capable, conscientious and intelligent professional who cares deeply about social justice, and utilizing the law toward that end for everyday folks. He embodies the best ideals of the legal profession."
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2012
Excellence in Legal Writing, CALI
2014 - Present
Research associate, Univeristy of North Carolina School of Government
2016 - Present
Adult Care Home Community Advisory CommitteeAppointee of the Durham County Board of Commissioners
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
French
English
Legal Answers
My brother had a poa drafted and signed while my father was in a home for mental disability and now is using his money for his ?
12 Jan 2018
How is an Executor's Commission calculated in NC?
24 Nov 2017
Does a Healthcare POA have to be filed with the Register of Deeds in North Carolina?
11 Sep 2017