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Joan Adele Keston
About Joan
Biography
“Going through so many difficult issues with my late husband, parents, grandparents and aunt for long periods of time, I decided to apply my life experience and legal and business experience to counsel and assist other people. My work in business and finance has been a valuable asset in this process. It is more than just estate planning or long-term care or asset protection; it is life planning that should address and integrate all of these concerns. It also requires an understanding of what people are facing and the passion to help.”
Prior to forming J.A. Keston Law, PLLC, Joan worked as an international legal consultant, and as a business attorney focusing on complex financial projects and acquisitions. She has worked with public and private corporations, start-ups and non-profit organizations. She has been a Faculty Advisor at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and on the Advisory Council at Kenan-Flagler’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). She has lived and worked in Europe, Brazil and North Africa. Most recently, Joan was a finalist for Wilma Magazine’s 2014 Women to Watch!
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Payment Methods
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 47 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Joan Adele Keston
1213 Culbreth Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28405-3639
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Joan Adele Keston's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Elaine | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
My husband and I recently completed a family trust along with all additional documents. Our personal situation was an unpleasant one and Joan's compassion and empathy made a difficult task almost pleasant. She guided us through the entire process with care and patience. We highly recommend her for...
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Don't waste your money
If you are representing a parent, be careful. Paid $6000 for advice and runaround. Grand ideas. You still do all the work. If you're looking for Veterans benefits, go straight to the VA. do not waste your time or money. Disappointed. Received no benefits.
Posted by Bill | October 7, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
One of the very best.
I have recommended Ms. Keston to a number of my clients with excellent results. She is an expert in this field. Her advice has proved to invaluable and her fees are very reasonable. Perhaps the best recommendation is that she represents my wife and me.
Posted by Teri | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Life Care Planning
My husband & I were very pleased with Attorney Joan Keston's in-depth expertise & integrative approach to Elder Care, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, & expertise in the related NC legal documents. As a result, she prepared all our final documents for both of us, at a reasonable rate - our Last W...
Posted by Rpbert | July 22, 2015
Honest-Trustworthy-Understanding
Joan has handled my affairs for 10 years now. She is always there for a quick question making sure you do not feel rushed. She thoroughly explains all the options making sure you are comfortable with the decisions being made. If you need a quick change to a will or a detailed trust created because...
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"Ms. Keston is a skilled attorney and one of the brightest persons I know. Equally important is her genuine concern for her clients and her intuitive, caring nature. I highly endorse Ms. Keston."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founding Attorney, JA Keston Law, PLLC
2006 - 2013
Managing Principal, Keston & Associates, Ltd.
2005 - 2006
General Counsel & Secretary, Smart Online, Inv
2004 - 2005
VP Business Development, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, Visage Solutions, LLC
1999 - 2000
Special Counsel, Duane Morris & Heckscher, LLP (N/K/A Duane Morris, LLP)
1997 - 2003
Consultant, Pajet, Inc.
1986 - 1997
Executive Officer / Owner, Brasilia Agro Comercial & Industrial Exportadora Ltda.
1981 - 1986
Assistant Counsel, Lease Financing Corporation
1978 - 1981
Assistant Corporate Counsel, Consolidated Rail Corporation
Associations
2014 - Present
New Hanover County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2013 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2013 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (North Carolina chapter)Member
Education
1998
University of Miami School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1978
Villanova University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Bucknell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Rotary Club
Elder Law, Estate Planning & Asset Protection
2015
Monthly Free Educational Seminars in Wilmington and Southport
Life Care Planning; an Integrative Approach to Elder Law, Estate Planning & Asset Protection
2014
YMCA
Elder Law, Estate Planning & Asset Protection
2014
Aging in Place Downtown
Elder Law, Estate Planning & Asset Protectio
Languages
Portuguese
Spanish