Dykes Law Firm

Welcome to our law firm, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to individuals and businesses in Asheville, North Carolina. Our firm is built on a foundation of expertise, integrity, and a passion for helping our clients achieve their goals.

About Joanne

At the helm of our law firm is Joanne, a highly experienced and respected attorney with over twenty years of experience in estate planning, estate administration, small businesses, and tax law. Joanne's expertise is rooted in her extensive education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master's degree in Taxation from the University of Florida, and a Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Taxation from the New York University School of Law. Her extensive experience in corporate tax law and her move to Asheville in 1996 have allowed her to focus on estate planning, estate administration, and small business matters.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services designed to help individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of estate planning, estate administration, and business formation. Our services include:

• Estate Planning: We develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to our clients' unique needs and goals, including the preparation of Wills, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills.

• Estate Administration: We guide executors and trustees through the administration of estates and trusts, alleviating the burden of administrative tasks to the extent desired or required.

• Business Formation: We form entities, prepare agreements between business owners, draft contracts with third parties, and prepare and negotiate transfers of business interests.

• Tax Matters: We represent clients in tax audits, negotiate tax liability settlements, and advise on individual, business, estate, and trust tax issues.

Our Approach

At our law firm, we believe that every client deserves personalized attention and guidance. Our goal is to understand our clients' unique needs and goals, providing comprehensive solutions that meet their objectives. We take the time to understand our clients' aspirations, providing tailored solutions that address their concerns and aspirations.

Practice Areas

Our practice areas include:

• Estate Planning: We develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to our clients' unique needs and goals.
• Estate Administration: We guide executors and trustees through the administration of estates and trusts.
• Business Formation: We form entities, prepare agreements between business owners, draft contracts with third parties, and prepare and negotiate transfers of business interests.
• Tax Matters: We represent clients in tax audits, negotiate tax liability settlements, and advise on individual, business, estate, and trust tax issues.

What Sets Us Apart

At our law firm, we pride ourselves on our commitment to exceptional client service, extensive expertise, and a passion for helping our clients achieve their goals. Our attorneys are dedicated professionals who understand the complexities of estate planning, estate administration, and business law. We take the time to understand our clients' unique needs, providing personalized solutions that meet their objectives.