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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
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Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate and Will Planning
Jeff is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He takes the time to explain the law in lay terms and communicates in a timely manner. I highly recommend using Jeff for estate planning needs.
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 Marti | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Gratitude for guidance in settling my son's estate.
So grateful to have been connected with Jeff Austin in a complicated estate settlement. Since I was in Colorado and my son died unexpectedly in North Carolina, he was invaluable as he guided me through each step of the process with patience and compassion. He was knowledgeable, thorough and availab...
Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2017 | Estate Planning
Trusts, Wills, Guardianship
I met with Jeff and he helped me understand some confusing language in my parent's will, trust, and p.o.a. documents. He also provided free web resources for research into public documents and property deeds. We also spoke about adult guardianship. Jeff seemed very knowledgeable in this area of ...
Posted by Barbara | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will, Durable Power of Attorney Papers
Jeff was extremely patient with us as we worked through the process of drafting new wills, durable powers of attorney, and health care powers of attorney. We procrastinated, while Jeff firmly kept us on the path. We are so pleased to have the documents all in order now, along with suggestions about...
Thank you, Barbara. It was a pleasure working with you, too.
"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
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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