Atty. William Francis Bates
William Francis Bates is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, wills and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 1964, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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William Francis Bates is a Sole Practitioner based in Hampton Bays, New York, practicing at William F. Bates. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (1975) and U.S. Tax Court (1977). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1974) and Bowdoin College (B.A. Columbia, 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Suffolk County Bar Association. Serands clients in Hampton Bays, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Francis Bates is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, wills and 5 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 1964, and has been licensed for 51 years
- William practices at William F. Bates in Hampton Bays, NY
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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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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hampton Bays are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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