Atty. William K Wangensteen

Atty. William K Wangensteen

William K Wangensteen is a lawyer practicing elder law, probate, real estate and 4 other areas of law. William received a M.A. degree from University of Minnesota, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Wayzata Wayzata 59 yrs experience 59 year
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About William K Wangensteen at a glance

William K Wangensteen is a Member based in Wayzata, Minnesota, practicing at William K. Wangensteen Law Office. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1967). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1967) and University of Minnesota M.A. 1969. Fulbright Scholar Yale University (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wayzata, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William K Wangensteen is a lawyer practicing elder law, probate, real estate and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a M.A. degree from University of Minnesota, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • William practices at William K. Wangensteen Law Office in Wayzata, MN

Practice Areas Explained

William K Wangensteen's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

William K Wangensteen is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Minnesota →

Trusts

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Probate

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Real Estate Law

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

William K Wangensteen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

William K Wangensteen is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William K Wangensteen

Where is William K Wangensteen's law office located?
William K Wangensteen's law practice is located in Wayzata, Minnesota. The firm is William K. Wangensteen Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William K Wangensteen handle?
William K Wangensteen focuses on formation, trusts, probate, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has William K Wangensteen practiced law?
William K Wangensteen has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did William K Wangensteen go to law school?
William K Wangensteen earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact William K Wangensteen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William K Wangensteen received?
William K Wangensteen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1967
B.A.
University of Minnesota M.A. 1969. Fulbright Scholar Yale University
- 1963

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1967

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