Ruth M. Allen

Ruth M. Allen

Zealous and Empathetic Advocacy
  • Estate Planning, Probate
  • Eastern District of NC, Middle District of NC, North Carolina
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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 (probate) after a loved one has passed.

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.

An exciting new area of practice is surplus funds, where we help clients recapture funds resulting from foreclosure of real property where there is money left over for heirs/former owners to claim.

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
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Contingency fees for surplus funds matters.
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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Professional Experience
Legal Secretary, Paralegal, Attorney since 1984
Legal Industry
- Current
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.
Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law
J.D.
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Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
Current
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National Association of Consumer Advocates
member
- Current
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National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
- Current
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North Carolina Advocates for Justice
member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Website
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Contact & Map
Business Address
7413 Six Forks Road
#326
RALEIGH, NC 27615
Telephone: (919) 481-4141
Telephone: (919) 481-4141
Fax: (919) 573-9148