Atty. Howard J. Misthal

Atty. Howard J. Misthal

Howard J. Misthal is a lawyer practicing taxation law, estate planning law, trusts law.

Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island 59 yrs experience 59 year
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About Howard J. Misthal at a glance

Howard J. Misthal is a trusts, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in New York (1967). Educated at New York University (LL.B. Tax, 1967) and New York, City College of the City University of New York (B.B.A., 1961). Serands clients in Hilton Head Island, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Howard J. Misthal is a lawyer practicing taxation law, estate planning law, trusts law
  • Howard received a B.B.A. degree from New York, City College of the City University of New York in 1961, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Howard practices in Hilton Head Island, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Howard J. Misthal's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

Howard J. Misthal is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Carolina →

Tax Law

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

Howard J. Misthal is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard J. Misthal

Where is Howard J. Misthal's law office located?
Howard J. Misthal's law practice is located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard J. Misthal handle?
Howard J. Misthal focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Howard J. Misthal practiced law?
Howard J. Misthal has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Howard J. Misthal go to law school?
Howard J. Misthal earned their education at (LL.B. Tax, 1967); (B.B.A., 1961).
How can I contact Howard J. Misthal for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B. Tax
New York University
- 1967
B.B.A.
New York, City College of the City University of New York
- 1961

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1967

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