Atty. William John Peters

Atty. William John Peters

William John Peters is a lawyer practicing elder law, guardianship, estate planning and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Chicago, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Frankfort Frankfort 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Peters at a glance

William John Peters is a Member based in Frankfort, Illinois, practicing at William J. Peters. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1986), U.S. Tax Court (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (J.D., 1978) and University of Illinois, Chicago B.A. with honors and distinction University of Illinois, Chicago (with honors and distinction, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Will County (Member, Real Estate Committee) and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Frankfort, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William John Peters is a lawyer practicing elder law, guardianship, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Chicago, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at William J. Peters in Frankfort, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William John Peters's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William John Peters is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

William John Peters is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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 John Peters is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

William John Peters is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

William John Peters is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →

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 Frankfort 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 William John Peters

Where is William John Peters's law office located?
William John Peters's law practice is located in Frankfort, Illinois. The firm is William J. Peters. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Peters handle?
William John Peters focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William John Peters practiced law?
William John Peters has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William John Peters go to law school?
William John Peters earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (with honors and distinction, 1974).
How can I contact William John Peters for a consultation?
You can contact William John Peters 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 John Peters received?
William John Peters's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1978
with honors and distinction
University of Illinois, Chicago B.A. with honors and distinction University of Illinois, Chicago
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001

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