Atty. Walter Martin Behn

Atty. Walter Martin Behn

Walter Martin Behn is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, wills & probate, trusts and 2 other areas of law. Walter received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Walter Martin Behn at a glance

Walter Martin Behn is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (—). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Walter Martin Behn is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, wills & probate, trusts and 2 other areas of law
  • Walter received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Walter practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Walter Martin Behn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter Martin Behn 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.

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Tax Law

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

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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 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

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Where is Walter Martin Behn's law office located?
Walter Martin Behn's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter Martin Behn handle?
Walter Martin Behn focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Walter Martin Behn practiced law?
Walter Martin Behn has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Education

Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012

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