Atty. William C Hanse

Atty. William C Hanse

William C Hanse is a lawyer practicing estate law, financial planning law, real estate law and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1957, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Wayne Wayne 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About William C Hanse at a glance

William C Hanse is a Member based in Wayne, New Jersey, practicing at Hanse & Hanse. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1970). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1970) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (B.S., 1957). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Wayne, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William C Hanse is a lawyer practicing estate law, financial planning law, real estate law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1957, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • William practices at Hanse & Hanse in Wayne, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

William C Hanse's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William C Hanse handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

William C Hanse is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Jersey →

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.

William C Hanse is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William C Hanse is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Tax Law

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

William C Hanse is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William C Hanse

Where is William C Hanse's law office located?
William C Hanse's law practice is located in Wayne, New Jersey. The firm is Hanse & Hanse. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C Hanse handle?
William C Hanse focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has William C Hanse practiced law?
William C Hanse has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did William C Hanse go to law school?
William C Hanse earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1957).
How can I contact William C Hanse for a consultation?
You can contact William C Hanse directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William C Hanse received?
William C Hanse's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1970
B.S.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
- 1957

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1970

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