$ 375-375 per hour
Samuel Rea Kilgore III
also known as BJ Kilgore
About Samuel
Biography
I am a licensed North Carolina and Tennessee attorney and a principal within the Van Winkle Law Firm's Trusts & Estates practice group. I focus my practice in the areas of probate law, trust and estate planning, estate adminiatration and related matters on appeal.
I work with clients to determine their planning goals and strive to develop customized estate plans tailored to fit each client's needs. This planning by using the following estate planning "tools":
- Wills
- Revocable ("Living") Trusts
- Irrevocable Trusts
- Health Care Power Attorney
- General Power of Attorney
- Living Wills
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 8 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 13 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Van Winkle Law Firm
11 North Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Support
Posted by Daniel | January 09, 2014 | Child Support
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Samuel a.k.a BJ was hired to assist in resolving a child support issue. I felt his guidance and advice helped me navigate through the potential obstacles in resolving this issue. Of course when your backs against the wall and the other party refuses to co-operate or negotiate, call BJ he will do you ...
Samuel Rea Kilgore III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Samuel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. B.J. provides top quality legal representation in family law and estate planning matters. He is knowledgeable, hard-working and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients."
"Samuel "BJ" is a great attorney. He carefully listens to his clients to create an estate plan that is perfectly tailored to their needs and situation. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. Kilgore since our law school days and still turn to him for assistance on family law matters. I fully endorse Mr. Kilgore as a lawyer you can trust to provide excellent representation."
Experience
Honors
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Clients Choice Award, American Institute
2010
Book Award- Franchising law, Campbell University
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney, Coffield Heedy Kilgore
2012 - Present
Attorney, Marshall & Taylor, P.C.
1900 - Present
Principal, The Van Winkle Law Firm
2016 - 2025
Attorney, The Van Winkle Law Firm
2011 - 2011
Pro Bono Extern, Everett Gaskins Hancock, LLP
2011 - 2011
Summer Associate, Baddour Parker & HIne, P.C.
2011 - 2012
Clerk (externship), North Carolina Court Of Appeals
2010 - 2010
Summer Associate, North Carolina Department of Justice
Associations
2023 - Present
Asheville Humane SocietyBoard of Directors
2019 - Present
Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaProfessional Advisory Committee Member
2018 - Present
Leadership Asheville 37
2018 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association Estate Planning and Fiduciary SectionCLE Committee member
2017 - Present
United Way Highland CircleExecutive Committee Member
2016 - Present
Land of Sky Estate Planning Council
2016 - Present
28th Judicial District Bar
2016 - Present
Pisgah Legal Services- Mountain Area Volunteer Lawyer ProgramVolunteer Attorney
2016 - Present
Asheville Young Professionals Association
2016 - Present
Care Partners HospicePro Bono Attorney Volunteer
2016 - Present
Pisgah Legal ServicesYoung Professionals Board Member
2016 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Wills for Heroes Committee
2012 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section
2012 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Appellate division
2012 - Present
American Bar Association
2012 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association
2012 - 2016
Wake County Bar Association, Athletics Committee
2012 - 2016
Wake County Bar Association
2012 - 2016
North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2010 - 2012
Campbell University Law ReviewArticles Editor
Education
2012
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Appalachian State University
BA
N/A
Appalachian State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
The Ultimate Guide to Probate
Ethical Practice Considerations and Concerns in Probate
2018
Basics of Will and Revocable Trust Drafting
Basics of Estate Planning
2017
The Probate Process from Start to Finish
Sale of Property and Distributions
2017
2017 North Carolina Estate Planning and Probate Law Survey Course
North Carolina Probate Law
2016
How to Plan for Your Future Series
The Role of Fiduciaries in Estate Planning and Administration
N/A
Fundamentals of Estate Planning Seminar
Fundamentals of Estate Planning
Publications
2018
Basics of Will and Revocable Trust Drafting - North Carolina Bar Association
Basics of Estate Planning
2017
2017 North Carolina Estate Planning and Probate Law Survey Course - North Carolina Bar Association
2017 North Carolina Probate Law I Manuscript
2012
Campbell Law Review
Campbell Law Review Volume 34
2011
Campbell University Law School Law Review
Campbell Law Review Volume 33
Languages
English