Question 1

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Accepted Answer

Estate Planning
Probate
Guardianship/Fiduciary

Kyle Dickerson helps clients with all aspects of estate planning and estate administration, which includes creating personalized plans for the future, and guiding those who have lost a loved one through the probate process to ensure both assets and family are protected.  Kyle advises clients on planning strategies ranging from basic wills to complex trusts, long term care asset protection, special needs planning, and guardianship.

Kyle represents executors and trustees with the challenging tasks involved in the administration of estates and trusts, asset valuations, management of estate assets, and the preparation of probate court filings.  He has significant experience in identifying and resolving issues created by family-owned business and interests in other closely-held companies in the estate planning and administration context.

Kyle also represents clients in corporate governance and transactional matters including entity selection/formation, operation, and mergers/acquisitions. He regularly negotiates and drafts a variety of commercial and business documents such as shareholders agreements, employment agreements, and stock and asset purchase agreements.

Kyle frequently lectures to civic and community groups on various topics relating to estate planning and administration, special needs planning, guardianships and Medicaid asset protection planning.

Question 2

EDUCATION

Accepted Answer

The University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2000)
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (B.A., 1996)

Question 3

ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ HONORS

Accepted Answer

Executive Committee and Incoming Chair (2023), New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee & Secretary, Eastern Carolina YMCA Board of Directors (Twin Rivers YMCA, New River YMCA)
Past Treasurer New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce 
Past Charmian, Salvation Army Advisory Board for Craven and Pamlico Counties 
Past president Craven County Bar Association
North Carolina Super Lawyers ‘Rising Star’ (2012)
Member, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
Member, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section of North Carolina Bar Association
Academic Book Award, Real Property I
Academic Book Award, Real Property II
Academic Book Award, Criminal Procedure

Kyle Dickerson

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

EDUCATION

ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ HONORS