Atty. Philip Scott Wilcox

Atty. Philip Scott Wilcox

Philip Scott Wilcox is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, probate and trust administration law, estate and gift taxation law. Philip received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1952, and has been licensed for 72 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 72 yrs experience 72 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip Scott Wilcox at a glance

Philip Scott Wilcox is a trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 72+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1954. Admitted to practice in California (1954). Educated at Stanford University (LL.B., 1954) and Stanford University (A.B., 1952). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Philip Scott Wilcox is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, probate and trust administration law, estate and gift taxation law
  • Philip received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1952, and has been licensed for 72 years
  • Philip practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Scott Wilcox's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Scott Wilcox handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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.

Philip Scott Wilcox is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

Philip Scott Wilcox is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Santa Barbara 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 Philip Scott Wilcox

Where is Philip Scott Wilcox's law office located?
Philip Scott Wilcox's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Scott Wilcox handle?
Philip Scott Wilcox focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Philip Scott Wilcox practiced law?
Philip Scott Wilcox has 72+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1954.
Where did Philip Scott Wilcox go to law school?
Philip Scott Wilcox earned their education at (LL.B., 1954); (A.B., 1952).
How can I contact Philip Scott Wilcox for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Stanford University
- 1954
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1952

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1954

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