Atty. Heather Gilchrist

Atty. Heather Gilchrist

Heather Gilchrist is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, real estate. Heather received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Louisville Louisville 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather Gilchrist at a glance

Heather Gilchrist is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Heather Gilchrist. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1983), Illinois (1983), Florida (1996), and Ohio (1997). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1983) and Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1979). Active member of The Florida Bar Indiana State, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Heather Gilchrist is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, real estate
  • Heather received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Heather practices at Heather Gilchrist in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Gilchrist's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Heather Gilchrist is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kentucky →

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.

Heather Gilchrist is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Heather Gilchrist is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Heather Gilchrist

Where is Heather Gilchrist's law office located?
Heather Gilchrist's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Heather Gilchrist. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Gilchrist handle?
Heather Gilchrist focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Heather Gilchrist practiced law?
Heather Gilchrist has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Heather Gilchrist go to law school?
Heather Gilchrist earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Heather Gilchrist for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1983
B.A.
Kalamazoo College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1983
Illinois
Admitted: 1983
Florida
Admitted: 1996
Ohio
Admitted: 1997
Kentucky
Admitted: 2011

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