Atty. William Scott Beneke

Atty. William Scott Beneke

William Scott Beneke is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, probate law, real estate law and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Cornell College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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About William Scott Beneke at a glance

William Scott Beneke is a Member based in Princeton, Illinois, practicing at Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1979) and Illinois (1982). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1978) and Cornell College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Bureau County (Vice-President, 2011—) and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Princeton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Scott Beneke is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, probate law, real estate law and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Cornell College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C. in Princeton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Scott Beneke's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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

Tax Law

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

William Scott Beneke is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Social Security Disability

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

William Scott Beneke 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 Princeton 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 Scott Beneke

Where is William Scott Beneke's law office located?
William Scott Beneke's law practice is located in Princeton, Illinois. The firm is Russell, English, Scoma & Beneke, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Scott Beneke handle?
William Scott Beneke focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Scott Beneke practiced law?
William Scott Beneke has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Scott Beneke go to law school?
William Scott Beneke earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William Scott Beneke for a consultation?
You can contact William Scott Beneke 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 Scott Beneke received?
William Scott Beneke's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma
- 1978
B.A.
Cornell College
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1979
Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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