Dori J. Wiggen

Dori J. Wiggen focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, elder law and special needs planning.

Dori is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Estate Planning and Elder Law Sections of the North Carolina Bar Association. She currently serves on the Executive Council for the Elder Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and as a Director on the board of the NC Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Dori is a frequent speaker on Elder and Special Needs Law for community educational events.  If you would like Dori to speak at your event, please contact us at (919) 680-0000 for more information.

Dori can assist you and your family with the following issues:

  • Wills and Trusts
  • Estate Planning and Administration/Probate
  • Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
  • Special Needs Planning for Persons with Disabilities
  • Guardianships
  • Elder Law
  • Medicaid/Special Assistance
  • Veterans Benefits

Bar Admissions:

North Carolina, 2004

Education:

  • University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, N.C.; J.D., 2004
  • Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C.; B.A. 2000;   magna cum laude
Professional Associations and Memberships:
  • North Carolina Bar Association
    • Elder Law Section; Executive Council
    • Estate Planning Section; Member
  • Durham County Bar Association
  • 14th Judicial District Bar
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
  • NC Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA); Director
  • Academy of Special Needs Planners; Member
  • ElderCounsel, LLC; Member
  • Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney
  • Chapel Hill and Durham Elder Resources (CHADER)

Community Involvement:

  • Independent Animal Rescue; Volunteer
  • Triangle Luncheon Civitan Club

Speaking Engagements

  • 2012 Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care; National Business Institute; Speaker
  • 2011 NC NAELA Unprogram; Facilitator
    • Medicaid: Planning and Applying for Nursing Home and Special Assistance
  • 2011 Medicaid Update; National Business Institute; Speaker
    • Understanding Medicare Parts A through D and VA Benefits
    • The Medicaid Application
    • Medicaid Estate Recovery
  • 2011 Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention; Speaker
  • 2010 Caregiver Springbreak; Speaker
    • Legal Issues for Caregivers
  • 2010 Healthcare Reform Panel: Panelist
    • Changes to Medicare, Medicaid and Longterm Care
  • 2010 North Carolina Bar Association Basics of Elder Law CLE; Program Planner

Publications

  • Ethical Considerations When Representing the Elderly Client; National Business Institute; 2012
  • How to Protect an Elderly Client’s Assets; National Business Institute; 2012
  • What to Do When a Spouse is Confronting Health Issues-The Estate Plan; National Business Institute; 2012
  • Little Known Veterans Benefit Helps Pay for Long-Term Care; Retirement Resource Guide; 2011
  • Ask The Expert, Elder Law & Estate Planning; Seniors Guide Magazine; 2010
  • Do I Really Need a Will?; BOOM! Magazine; 2008
Doris Jordan Wiggen
Doris Jordan Wiggen
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Wiggen Law Group PLLC
3500 Westgate Drive, Suite 701 Durham, NC, 27707 USA 
 • 919-680-0000