Samuel Rea Kilgore III

Samuel Rea Kilgore III

also known as BJ Kilgore

4.5
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 13 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Asheville, NC
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +2 more

11 North Market Street, Asheville, NC

About Samuel

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 8 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 13 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Van Winkle Law Firm

11 North Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801

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Samuel Rea Kilgore III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Exceptional Estate Planning Attorney

We had a trust prepared in 2010 by a law firm in Virginia. When we recently moved to North Carolina, we knew we needed to update our trust to conform with North Carolina law. The trust that was originally prepared for us contained a great deal of boiler plate trust language and was nearly 100 pages.... While it achieved our basic requirements, it was confusing with some language that didn't really apply to us or fit our circumstances. After reviewing our trust and listening to how we wanted our estate handled, BJ suggested doing a restatement of trust rather than simply amending our existing trust, which would have made our original trust even more confusing. We took BJs advice and he produced a restatement of trust that achieved all of our goals and requirements and did that in a document that was clear and concise; with all of this accomplished in a document one third the length of our original trust. We are extremely pleased with the BJ's diligence and professionalism. He listened and understood what we wanted and our trust reflects that. We strong recommend retaining BJ for your estate planning. We are confident you will be as pleased as we are.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate Planning

I hired Mr. Kilgore to prepare my Last Will & Testament, Living Will, and Health Care & General Powers of Attorney. Mr. Kilgore took exceptional care to explain each document to me and, based on our consultation and my responses to a detailed questionnaire. drafted documentation that included several... comments in the margin (provided by Mr. Kilgore) explaining certain sections' relevance to my personal situation, and to NC State Law. He listened to my feedback and we finished the documents using an iterative process. I was very happy with the final documents, and most importantly I understood exactly what I was signing and executing. Mr. Kilgore is knowledgeable and thoughtful, and an excellent estate planning specialist.

Posted by Laura | April 28, 2015 | Estate Planning

Great estate planning!

BJ did a wonderful job helping my husband and me with our estate planning documents. We executed our Wills, Power of Attorney, and Guardianship with BJ's help. He was professional, quick to respond to any questions we had during the process, and was very knowledgeable and detail oriented. BJ provided... great client service and he made the process easy!

Posted by Daniel | January 09, 2014 | Child Support

On the mark

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 ...right.

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Samuel Rea Kilgore III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Samuel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Andrea Matt

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Geneva Yourse

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Anthony Eldreth

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

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 Society

Board of Directors

2019 - Present

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Professional Advisory Committee Member

2018 - Present

Leadership Asheville 37

2018 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association Estate Planning and Fiduciary Section

CLE Committee member

2017 - Present

United Way Highland Circle

Executive 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 Program

Volunteer Attorney

2016 - Present

Asheville Young Professionals Association

2016 - Present

Care Partners Hospice

Pro Bono Attorney Volunteer

2016 - Present

Pisgah Legal Services

Young 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 Review

Articles 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

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