Atty. John J. Willett

Atty. John J. Willett

John J. Willett is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, real estate and 1 other area of law.

Tama Tama 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About John J. Willett at a glance

John J. Willett is a Member based in Tama, Iowa, practicing at Willett & Rathjen, P.L.C.. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1966). Educated at University of Iowa (LL.B., 1966) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Tama, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John J. Willett is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • John J. received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • John J. practices at Willett & Rathjen, P.L.C. in Tama, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Willett's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John J. Willett is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

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.

John J. Willett is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →

Real Estate Law

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

John J. Willett is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Law

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

John J. Willett is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J. Willett

Where is John J. Willett's law office located?
John J. Willett's law practice is located in Tama, Iowa. The firm is Willett & Rathjen, P.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Willett handle?
John J. Willett focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John J. Willett practiced law?
John J. Willett has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did John J. Willett go to law school?
John J. Willett earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact John J. Willett for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Willett directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John J. Willett received?
John J. Willett's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
University of Iowa
- 1966
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1963

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1966

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