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Ruth M. Allen
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Biography
Now at a new law firm, I continue working with families to develop estate planning documents to provide peace of mind, and also help families with estate administration.
I also have a wealth of experience with guardianships, having served as a Guardian ad Litem for Wake County guardianship hearings for over six years. I welcome the opportunity to assist my clients with the difficult process of having a guardian appointed for their loved one.
Education
- North Carolina Central University School of Law
- J.D.
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Professional Experience
- Legal Secretary, Paralegal, Attorney since 1984
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- I have over 26 years in the legal services industry, covering all aspects of the field. As a new legal secretary, I joined a small, young firm of attorneys in downtown Atlanta, Georgia in 1984. In 1988, I obtained a certificate in Paralegal Studies from the National Paralegal Institute in Atlanta. After moving to Houston, I achieved a Certified Legal Assistant in the national level by taking a national certification exam. In 2002, I entered law school, and passed the bar in early 2006.
Professional Associations
- North Carolina State Bar
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- National Association of Consumer Advocates
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- National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys
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- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Eastern District of NC
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- Middle District of NC
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- North Carolina
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Fees
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Free Consultation
bankruptcy, debt collection causes of action -
Contingent Fees
for Fair Debt Collection Practices Act matters
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Areas
- Guardianships
- Surplus Funds
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