Atty. Walter W. Bell

Atty. Walter W. Bell

Order of the Coif; Phi Alpha Delta. Member, Editorial Board, Northwestern University Law Review, 1970-1971.

Chicago Chicago 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Walter W. Bell at a glance

Walter W. Bell is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Bell & Anderson LLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971), U.S. Tax Court (1974), and Wisconsin (2014). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1971) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Member, Federal Taxation Committee, 1971), Illinois State (Member, Probate and Trust Law Section) and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Order of the Coif
  • Phi Alpha Delta
  • Member, Editorial Board, Northwestern University Law Review, 1970-1971

Author

  • "Transactions Between a Trust and Its Grantor and Beneficiaries," Estate Planning Magazine, January, 1993
  • Note, "An Expansion of the Divided Damages Rule in Admiralty," 64 Northwestern University Law Review 765, 1969
  • Note, "Texas Gulf Sulphur: The Question of Remedy," 65 Northwestern University Law Review 486, 1970
  • Note, "Minors and the Guest Statute," 65 Northwestern University Law Review 1018, 1971

Practice Areas Explained

Walter W. Bell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter W. Bell 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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Estate & Gift Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Walter W. Bell

Where is Walter W. Bell's law office located?
Walter W. Bell's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Bell & Anderson LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter W. Bell handle?
Walter W. Bell focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Walter W. Bell practiced law?
Walter W. Bell has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Walter W. Bell go to law school?
Walter W. Bell earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Walter W. Bell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Walter W. Bell received?
Walter W. Bell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1971
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1974
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2014

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