Atty. William D Cohan

Atty. William D Cohan

William D Cohan is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trust law and 1 other area of law. William has been licensed for 73 years.

Wilmington Wilmington 73 yrs experience 73 year
Call (472) 212-0133 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William D Cohan at a glance

William D Cohan is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Wilmington, North Carolina. They have 73+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1953. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1953). Educated at New York University (LL.M. University, 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William D Cohan is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trust law and 1 other area of law
  • William has been licensed for 73 years
  • William practices in Wilmington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

William D Cohan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D Cohan 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.

William D Cohan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Law

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

William D Cohan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William D Cohan

Where is William D Cohan's law office located?
William D Cohan's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D Cohan handle?
William D Cohan focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has William D Cohan practiced law?
William D Cohan has 73+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1953.
Where did William D Cohan go to law school?
William D Cohan earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1954).
How can I contact William D Cohan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William D Cohan received?
William D Cohan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. University
New York University
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1953

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