Atty. Catherine E. Sears

Atty. Catherine E. Sears

Catherine E. Sears is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law and 1 other area of law.

Williamsburg Williamsburg 9 yrs experience 9 year
Call (757) 250-7418 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Catherine E. Sears at a glance

Catherine E. Sears is an Attorney based in Williamsburg, Virginia, practicing at The Peninsula Center for Estate and Lifelong Planning. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2017). Educated at William & Mary Law School (J.D., 2017) and Franklin and Marshall College (B.A., 2014). Serands clients in Williamsburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Catherine E. Sears is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law and 1 other area of law
  • Catherine received a B.A. degree from Franklin and Marshall College in 2014, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • Catherine practices at The Peninsula Center for Estate and Lifelong Planning in Williamsburg, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine E. Sears's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine E. Sears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Catherine E. Sears is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Probate

Catherine E. Sears is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

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.

Catherine E. Sears is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Power of Attorney

Catherine E. Sears is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Virginia →

Elder Law

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

Catherine E. Sears is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Williamsburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine E. Sears

Where is Catherine E. Sears's law office located?
Catherine E. Sears's law practice is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The firm is The Peninsula Center for Estate and Lifelong Planning. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine E. Sears handle?
Catherine E. Sears focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Catherine E. Sears practiced law?
Catherine E. Sears has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Catherine E. Sears go to law school?
Catherine E. Sears earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.A., 2014).
How can I contact Catherine E. Sears for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William & Mary Law School
- 2017
B.A.
Franklin and Marshall College
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2017

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