Doris Jordan Dixon

Doris Jordan Dixon

also known as Dori Jordan Wiggen, Dori Jordan Dixon

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Wills & Living Wills

5842 Fayetteville Rd., Suite 113, Durham, NC

About Doris

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 25%

Elder law is an area of law that addresses the unique needs of older clients and their families and includes: asset protection planning, estate planning, medicaid planning, guardianships, veterans benefits, powers of attorney, long-term care planning and special needs planning.

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Estate Planning 25%

Estate planning includes: asset protection planning, preparation of wills and/or trusts, special needs planning for persons with disabilities, health care powers of attorney, durable powers of attorney and living wills.

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Probate 25%

Estate Administration and Probate is the process of collecting and distributing a person's assets after his or her death. The person who is given the authority to collect and distribute these assets is called the Personal Representative. We assist the personal representative in locating, valuing and collecting assets of the estate, determining and paying legal bills and debts, preparing and filing court documents, preparing tax filings, distributing property to beneficiaries, handling disputed c

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Wills and Living Wills 25%

A Will is a document which provides the manner in which a person’s property will be distributed after death. It must meet certain formal requirements as provided by the laws of each state.

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 21 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2004

Active

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Location

Southpoint Estate Planning

5842 Fayetteville Rd., Suite 113, Durham, NC, 27713

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Doris Jordan Dixon's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Francis | March 21, 2012 | Probate

Parent's Estate

Dori was extremely helpful in navigating the workings of my late parents affairs. In this very stressful time I was guided by Ms, Wiggen through all the legal requirements and issues that came up during the processes. Her skilled dexterity in communicating to other heirs who were not cooperative dur...ing the probate process was evidence of her legal competence and her abilities in handling elder law.

Posted by Robbie | February 20, 2012 | Estate Planning

Five Star Plus Recommendation for Wiggen Law Group, PLLC

Attorneys Dori Wiggen and Jack Wiggen are very professional, knowledgeable, detailed, and courteous. We reviewed with Dori our high level goals and needs as husband, wife, and parents of two children (one child with special medical needs). She assessed our goals and needs in great detail. She organiz...ed our Estate Wills, Living Wills, Financial POA's, Health POA's, Trust Fund, Medical Disability, Guardianship Plans (if needed), etc. The entire WLG team follows up with our questions, concerns, and provides legal advice and suggestions beyond our goals. We have the utmost respect for the whole WLG team. They are sensitive to our needs, compassionate, and demonstrate their knowledge to the highest degree. I had already learned that attorneys having experience with special medical and medicaid needs children are very rare. WLG's attributes are rare, too! We highly recommend the WLG team without any hesitation. Their services extend beyond the walls of their office. They are involved in community activities and speeches due to their sincere desire to help others. Five Star Plus Rating!!!

Posted by Mindy | February 20, 2012 | Wills & Living Wills

Wonderful Lawyer!

Dori took the time to listen to my husband and me and really understood what we were looking for in making out a will and setting up a special needs trust for our son. She responded to our questions in a timely fashion and was very thorough in her treatment of the matter. She anticipated potential pr...oblems I hadn't even considered, and when we found things we wanted to change, she did so without any hesitation. Her presentation was professional. We would highly recommend her to others.

Posted by Eva | April 30, 2010 | Estate Planning

Legal Services Received From Dori Wiggen

Dori assisted my husband and me with our estate planning and was able to walk us through the process of setting up a trust to ensure that our family would be taken care of in the future. She was very responsive, knowledgeable and professional throughout the entire process. We look forward to working ...with her again in the future.

Posted by Joyce | April 08, 2010 | Estate Planning

Very professional

I had an excellent experience with the Wiggen Law Group. My husband and I were having our first child, and decided that it was time for estate planning. Dori was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. She explained each and every step in the process so that we could understand ...exactly how to plan for the future.

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Ms. Wiggen's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. She has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Daniel Meier

Elder law lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John-Paul Schick

Wills and living wills lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Friend

"I am more than happy to endorse Dori. Since meeting her about 4-5 years ago, she has repeatedly demonstrated a very high IQ when it comes to all things will, trusts, estates, and elder law. She's also very knowledgeable when it comes to Social Security and Medicaid and Medicare and VA benefits. I've gotten to know her well, and she is a pleasure to work with and very easy to refer clients to. She is very good at clearly communicating what to most are very dry and legalese-loaded topics. I know that she is very professional and timely in her interactions with her clients and colleagues. I would recommend (and have recommended) Dori to my closest friends and family members without hesitation."

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Sarah Tillman

Elder law lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred several clients to her for Medicaid planning and all of them have been pleased. She is ethical, bright and responsive."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Member of the Year, NC NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Founder/Attorney, Southpoint Estate Planning

2013 - 2022

Partner, Schell Bray PLLC

2013 - 2017

Adjunct Associate Professor of Law, University Of North Carolina School Of Law

2010 - 2013

Partner, Wiggen Law Group PLLC

2007 - 2010

Associate, Private Law Firm

2006 - 2007

Associate, Private Law Firm

2004 - 2006

Associate, Private Law Firm

Associations

2011 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association Elder Law Section

Executive Council

2010 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2010 - Present

Chapel Hill and Durham Elder Resources

Member

2010 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2010 - Present

Durham Orange Estate Planning Council

Member

2007 - Present

NCBA Estate Planning Section

Member

2007 - Present

NCBA Elder Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2022 - 2022

Academy of Special Needs Planners

Member

2017 - 2017

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; North Carolina Chapter

President

2015 - 2016

North Carolina Bar Association Elder and Special Needs Law Section

Chair

2013 - 2016

Chapel Hill and Durham Elder Resources

Board of Directors

2013 - 2014

North Carolina Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Chair of CLE Committee

2011 - 2017

NC NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys)

Board of Directors

2010 - 2011

North Carolina Bar Association YLD Law and Aging Committee

Co-chair

2010 - 2011

Academy of VA Pension Planners

Member

Education

2004

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Appalachian State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Raleigh, NC

Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care

2012

KNOW Event

Estate and Long-Term Care Planning

2012

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants

Planning For Incapacity

2011

The Law and Senior Abuse

Elder Abuse

2011

NC NAELA UnProgram

Medicaid: Planning and Applying for Nursing Home and Special Assistance

2011

Medicaid Update 2011 Medicaid Update 2011

2011

Edward Jones Lunch and Learn

Medicare and Long-Term Care Planning

2011

Duke Retirees Association Retiree Luncheon

Long-Term Care and Estate Planning

2011

Duke Law School

Basics of Estate Planning

2011

Caregivers Dinner

Legal Issues for Caregivers

2010

The New Healthcare Legislation: A Panel Discussion

Healthcare Reform Changes to Medicare, Medicaid and Longterm Care

2010

Retirement Support Group

Planning the Financial Aspects of Retirement

2010

Durham Evening Alzheimer's Support Group

Veteran's Aid and Attendance

2010

Advance Care Planning Advance Care Planning

2010

2010 Caregiver Spring Break 2010 Caregiver Spring Break

Publications

2012

National Business Institute Seminar What to Do When a Spouse Is Confronting Health Issues - The Estate Plan

2012

National Business Institute Seminar How to Protect an Elderly Client's Assets

2012

National Business Institute Seminar Ethical Considerations When Representing the Elderly Client

2011

Senior Guide Magazine Ask the Expert; Elder Law Questions and Answers

2011

Triangle Retirement Resource Guide Little Known Veteran's Benefit Helps Pay for Long-Term Care

2008

BOOM! Magazine Do I Really Need A Will?

Languages

English

Activity

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