Atty. Helmer Jonas Nelson

Atty. Helmer Jonas Nelson

Helmer Jonas Nelson is a lawyer practicing probate administration, probate taxation, decedents estates and 3 other areas of law. Helmer received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1956, and has been licensed for 65 years.

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Profile Summary

About Helmer Jonas Nelson at a glance

Helmer Jonas Nelson is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1961) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1961). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1961) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1956). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Helmer Jonas Nelson is a lawyer practicing probate administration, probate taxation, decedents estates and 3 other areas of law
  • Helmer received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1956, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Helmer practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Helmer Jonas Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Helmer Jonas Nelson 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.

Helmer Jonas Nelson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Helmer Jonas Nelson

Where is Helmer Jonas Nelson's law office located?
Helmer Jonas Nelson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Helmer Jonas Nelson handle?
Helmer Jonas Nelson focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Helmer Jonas Nelson practiced law?
Helmer Jonas Nelson has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Helmer Jonas Nelson go to law school?
Helmer Jonas Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.S., 1956).
How can I contact Helmer Jonas Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 1961
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1956

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1961
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1961

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