Atty. William N Bernard

Atty. William N Bernard

William N Bernard is a lawyer practicing probate, guardianship, wills and 3 other areas of law. William received a degree from University of Minnesota in 1955, and has been licensed for 62 years.

Wayzata Wayzata 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About William N Bernard at a glance

William N Bernard is a wills, trusts, probate, tax, and poa attorney based in Wayzata, Minnesota. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1964). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1963) and University of Minnesota (B.A.E., 1955). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Wayzata, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William N Bernard is a lawyer practicing probate, guardianship, wills and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from University of Minnesota in 1955, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • William practices in Wayzata, MN

Practice Areas Explained

William N Bernard's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William N Bernard is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Minnesota →

Trusts

William N Bernard is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Minnesota →

Probate

William N Bernard is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Law

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

William N Bernard is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →

Power of Attorney

William N Bernard is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 N Bernard

Where is William N Bernard's law office located?
William N Bernard's law practice is located in Wayzata, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William N Bernard handle?
William N Bernard focuses on wills, trusts, probate, tax, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has William N Bernard practiced law?
William N Bernard has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did William N Bernard go to law school?
William N Bernard earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.A.E., 1955).
How can I contact William N Bernard for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William N Bernard received?
William N Bernard's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1963
B.A.E.
University of Minnesota
- 1955

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1964

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