About
William J. Yaeger Jr. is a senior partner at Herndon, Morton, Herndon & Yaeger in Wheeling, WV. He advises individuals, families, business owners, and professionals on estate planning, succession, business organizations, and taxation. His practice includes preparing wills and trusts, planning transfers of assets, evaluating business succession choices, and considering tax implications. Yaeger reviews the relevant documents and legal obligations to help clients understand their position before taking further steps.
He earned his J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law in 1976 and a B.S. in Accounting from Bradley University in 1972. This combination of legal and accounting study provides a basis for work involving estate taxes, business entities, financial records, and wealth transfers. This foundation informs Yaeger’s approach to legal research, factual analysis, document preparation, and advice about available procedures.
He has practiced with the firm since 1976 and assists clients with the legal and tax issues associated with estates, business interests, and oil and gas assets. His background also includes planning for professionals and closely held businesses that need to coordinate ownership, management, and inheritance decisions. Yaeger combines legal research and factual preparation when helping clients move through complex transactions, commercial disputes, or related legal proceedings.
He is a former president of the Ohio County Bar Association and a co-founder of the Estate Planning Council of the Upper Ohio Valley. His practice emphasizes coordinated planning that takes account of family objectives, business continuity, and the administration of complex assets. William J. Yaeger Jr. aims to connect legal analysis with realistic choices, giving clients guidance on procedures and decisions that matter to their interests.
Law Office Affiliations
- Senior Partner, Herndon, Morton, Herndon & Yaeger
- Member, The West Virginia State Bar
Licensed State
- West Virginia
Awards & Badges
- Charitable Giving
- Elder Law
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Trusts
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