Atty. Nels Michael Hansen

Atty. Nels Michael Hansen

Nels Michael Hansen is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, non-profit/tax exempt. Nels received a A.B. degree from Harvard University, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Mercer Island Mercer Island 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About Nels Michael Hansen at a glance

Nels Michael Hansen is a probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Mercer Island, Washington. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Washington (1962). Educated at Harvard University LL.B. (—) and Harvard University A.B. (—). Serands clients in Mercer Island, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nels Michael Hansen is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, non-profit/tax exempt
  • Nels received a A.B. degree from Harvard University, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Nels practices in Mercer Island, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Nels Michael Hansen's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Nels Michael Hansen is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Tax Law

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

Nels Michael Hansen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Where is Nels Michael Hansen's law office located?
Nels Michael Hansen's law practice is located in Mercer Island, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nels Michael Hansen handle?
Nels Michael Hansen focuses on probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Nels Michael Hansen practiced law?
Nels Michael Hansen has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
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Education

Harvard University LL.B.
- In Progress
Harvard University A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1962

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