Atty. Debra Williams Smith

Atty. Debra Williams Smith

Debra Williams Smith is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, tax. Debra has been licensed for 47 years.

Asheville Asheville 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Debra Williams Smith at a glance

Debra Williams Smith is a estate planning, tax, and elder law attorney based in Asheville, North Carolina. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979). Serands clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Debra Williams Smith is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, tax
  • Debra has been licensed for 47 years
  • Debra practices in Asheville, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Williams Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra Williams Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Debra Williams Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Debra Williams Smith is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Asheville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Debra Williams Smith

Where is Debra Williams Smith's law office located?
Debra Williams Smith's law practice is located in Asheville, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Williams Smith handle?
Debra Williams Smith focuses on estate planning, tax, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Debra Williams Smith practiced law?
Debra Williams Smith has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
How can I contact Debra Williams Smith for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1979

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