Atty. David Wilder Welles

Atty. David Wilder Welles

David Wilder Welles is a lawyer practicing taxation (international), trust, probate and estate planning, trusts. David received a degree from New York University in 1966, and has been licensed for 62 years.

Hudson Hudson 62 yrs experience 62 year
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About David Wilder Welles at a glance

David Wilder Welles is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Hudson, New York. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1964), Connecticut (1964), and New York (1967). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1966) and University of Virginia (LL.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hudson, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Wilder Welles is a lawyer practicing taxation (international), trust, probate and estate planning, trusts
  • David received a degree from New York University in 1966, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • David practices in Hudson, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Wilder Welles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Wilder Welles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

David Wilder Welles is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Wilder Welles

Where is David Wilder Welles's law office located?
David Wilder Welles's law practice is located in Hudson, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Wilder Welles handle?
David Wilder Welles focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Wilder Welles practiced law?
David Wilder Welles has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did David Wilder Welles go to law school?
David Wilder Welles earned their education at (LL.M., 1966); (LL.B., 1964).
How can I contact David Wilder Welles for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Wilder Welles received?
David Wilder Welles's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1966
LL.B.
University of Virginia
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1964
Connecticut
Admitted: 1964
New York
Admitted: 1967

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