Atty. William S. Elder
William S. Elder is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, probate and 7 other areas of law.
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William S. Elder is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Law Office of William S. Elder. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on formation, wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1968). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1968) and Duke University (A.B. Emory, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William S. Elder is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, probate and 7 other areas of law
- William received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
- William practices at Law Office of William S. Elder in Columbia, SC
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William S. Elder is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in South Carolina →
William S. Elder is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in South Carolina →
William S. Elder is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in South Carolina →
William S. Elder is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Carolina →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William S. Elder is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Carolina →
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Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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