Atty. Peter Dok Hom

Atty. Peter Dok Hom

Peter Dok Hom is a lawyer practicing taxation law, estate planning law, probate law. Peter received a B.S. degree from University of California in 1953, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About Peter Dok Hom at a glance

Peter Dok Hom is a probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in California (1962). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (LL.B., 1961) and University of California (B.S., 1953). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Peter Dok Hom is a lawyer practicing taxation law, estate planning law, probate law
  • Peter received a B.S. degree from University of California in 1953, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Peter practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Dok Hom's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Dok Hom 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.

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Tax Law

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

Peter Dok Hom is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Dok Hom

Where is Peter Dok Hom's law office located?
Peter Dok Hom's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Dok Hom handle?
Peter Dok Hom focuses on probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Dok Hom practiced law?
Peter Dok Hom has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Peter Dok Hom go to law school?
Peter Dok Hom earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.S., 1953).
How can I contact Peter Dok Hom for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
McGeorge School of Law
- 1961
B.S.
University of California
- 1953

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1962

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