Atty. Mitchell Stewart Burns

Atty. Mitchell Stewart Burns

Mitchell Stewart Burns is a lawyer practicing estate planning, living trusts, trust administration and 12 other areas of law. Mitchell received a B.A. degree from California State University-Northridge in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About Mitchell Stewart Burns at a glance

Mitchell Stewart Burns is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Hawaii Estate Planning Law Group. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1980) and Hawaii (1994). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1980) and California State University-Northridge (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hawaii State (Member, Probate and Estate Planning Section) Bar Association State Bar of California (Member, Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate Section) St and Thomas More Society National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys International Association of Financial Planners (Board of Directors, 1999-2000) Hawaii Estate Planning Counsel. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mitchell Stewart Burns is a lawyer practicing estate planning, living trusts, trust administration and 12 other areas of law
  • Mitchell received a B.A. degree from California State University-Northridge in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Mitchell practices at Hawaii Estate Planning Law Group in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Mitchell Stewart Burns's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Contracts

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Trusts

Mitchell Stewart Burns is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Hawaii →

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.

Mitchell Stewart Burns is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Hawaii →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mitchell Stewart Burns

Where is Mitchell Stewart Burns's law office located?
Mitchell Stewart Burns's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Hawaii Estate Planning Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mitchell Stewart Burns handle?
Mitchell Stewart Burns focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Mitchell Stewart Burns practiced law?
Mitchell Stewart Burns has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Mitchell Stewart Burns go to law school?
Mitchell Stewart Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Mitchell Stewart Burns for a consultation?
You can contact Mitchell Stewart Burns 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 Mitchell Stewart Burns received?
Mitchell Stewart Burns's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1980
B.A.
California State University-Northridge
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
Hawaii
Admitted: 1994

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