Lakemoor, Illinois Estate Planning Lawyers

Sponsored Listings
Mike Drabant
Mike Drabant
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Lawyer

The John Marshall Law School and The John Marshall Law SchoolIllinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
View Profile
Free Consultation
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
Axel R. Cerny
Axel R. Cerny
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Attorney

Drake University Law SchoolIllinois
View Profile
Free Consultation
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
David J. Winthers
David J. Winthers
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years experience

David J. Winthers is a lifelong resident of DuPage County having graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1974 and Wheaton College in 1977. Read More »
View Profile
Free Consultation
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
Michael J. Rizo
Michael J. Rizo
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Lawyer

DePaul College of LawIllinois
View Profile
Contact Now
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
Guy Youman
Claimed Lawyer Profile
McHenry, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(815) 385-7444 4306F W. Crystal Lake Rd.
 McHenry, IL 60050
Estate Planning, Civil Rights, Probate and Tax
Northern Illinois University
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Alan Basford
McHenry, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(815) 578-1818 5400 W Elm St
 McHenry, IL 60050
Estate Planning and Business
View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Felix Kutsin
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Round Lake, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years experience
(847) 502-2296 571 S. Huntington Drive
 Round Lake, IL 60073
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Felix Kutsin is a Lake County, Illinois lawyer dedicated to providing you with exceptional legal services. With over a decade of experience and a commitment to staying informed of the latest developments, attorney Felix Kutsin strives to achieve an unmatched level of personal commitment to your legal issues. If you are looking for a business lawyer in Round Lake, Grayslake, Gurnee or the surrounding suburbs that can guide you through incorporating your business, drafting contracts or designing a succession plan for your business, attorney Felix Kutsin has both the attention to detail and expertise to take care of it.
Robert Medansky
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Crystal Lake, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 32 years experience
(815) 893-4818 7115 Virginia Road
Suite 102
 Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Robert Medansky is an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney providing clients and their families throughout Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties in Illinois with quality guidance and legal representation. He is a skilled negotiator and accomplished trial attorney who is widely recognized and respected for his integrity and vigorous advocacy to protect his client’s rights and interests. Since 1986, Mr. Medansky has successfully represented numerous clients in complex financial and high-conflict divorce matters. He approaches every family law matter with compassion, integrity, and a focus on personal service. As a skilled negotiator, he takes a strategic...
Kevin W. Bruning
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Crystal Lake, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 30 years experience
(815) 455-3000 333 Commerce Drive, Suite 900
 Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
DePaul College of Law
Show Preview
View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Kevin Bruning is a lawyer with more than twenty years of experience in the litigation field. Bruning & Associates, P.C. is a full service law firm devoted to providing high quality, cost efficient and effective legal representation to its clients. The firm was established in January 2000 and has experienced steady and measured growth since its inception. The diverse professional backgrounds of each attorney at Bruning & Associates provide a substantial compliment of expertise and specialization that permits the firm to provide comprehensive legal services to its clients.
Andrew Joseph Kelleher Jr
Claimed Lawyer Profile
North Barrington, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(847) 382-9130 102 S. Wynstone Park Drive
 North Barrington, IL 60010
Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Kimberly R. Shefts
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Crystal Lake, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(815) 455-5300 444 North Route 31
Suite 100 ~ Office 103
 Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Estate Planning, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Probate
View Lawyer Profile
James Siebert
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Arlington Heights, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 36 years experience
(847) 253-7500 3325 N Arlington Heights Rd
 Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Estate Planning, Elder, Nursing Home and Probate
DePaul University
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
James is the principal attorney at the Law Office of James C. Siebert & Associates, P.C. / Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys, P.C. The Office provides legal services throughout the Chicago area concentrating in Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Asset Preservation, Medicaid Application Representation, Child Caretaker Agreements, Appeals of Medicaid Denials or unfavorable decisions, Nursing Home Contract Review, Nursing Home Injuries and Abuse, Estate Planning, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Planning, Parkinson’s Planning, Addicted Beneficiary Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Probate Administration, Trust Administration, Guardianship and Real Estate. James C. Siebert is one...
Michael J Rada
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Barrington, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(224) 655-5200 840 S. Northwest Hwy, Ste 102
 Barrington, IL 60010
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
The John Marshall Law School
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Michael Rada is the owner and sole practitioner in the Law Offices of Michael Rada, LLC located in Barrington, Illinois. Michael’s practice serves clients with matters in estate planning, probate, elder law and business law. Michael has served clients ranging from mid-sized companies to individuals.

Knowing that the law is not a “one size fits all” proposition, Michael applies his wealth of experience dealing with people and complex problems in finding the right solution for each individual client. He believes that listening to the client and fully understanding the desired outcome is an essential part of the legal process. In addition,...
Van A Schwab
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Libertyville, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 39 years experience
(847) 737-4953 1641 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Suite 12
 Libertyville, IL 60048
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Along with his years of experience, Lake County divorce attorney Van A. Schwab has a solid educational basis for his divorce and family law practice. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, he received his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Because of recent, up-to-date training, Mr. Schwab is a certified divorce mediator, and is prepared to handle family law issues through collaborative law methods. He has published an article on cohabitation in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Licensed to practice family law in the states of Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey, he...
(312) 372-4569 134 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 1820
 Chicago, IL 60602
(847) 208-4569 10024 Skokie Blvd
Suite 245
 Skokie, IL 60077
Sponsored Listings
Daniel J. Kollias
Daniel J. Kollias
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Attorney with 18 years experience

Notre Dame Law School and University of Michigan Law SchoolIllinois and United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
View Profile
Free Consultation
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
Mazyar M. Hedayat Esq.
Mazyar M. Hedayat Esq.
PREMIUM

Attorneys and Counselors in Chicago for 20+ years. We want to be your Lawyers.

M. Hedayat & Associates is based in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. We advise Clients on business and personal issues including collections, litigation, real property, foreclosure, bankruptcy, divorce, and probate.
View Profile
Contact Now
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
Anthony Rosario Perrelli
Claimed Lawyer ProfileBlawgsearchSocial Media
Lincolnshire, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years experience
(847) 913-5415 One Overlook Point
Suite 250
 Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Tax
The John Marshall Law School
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Anthony (Tony) Perrelli is a partner of Hedeker & Perrelli and has provided his legal expertise to the firm since 2005. A resident of north suburban South Barrington, Tony specializes in estate planning, estate administration, and business and tax law. Clients rely on his smart, honest and compassionate approach to helping ensure their Hedeker & Perrelli LifePlan is protected from creditors, predators and the IRS. Tony is trusted by the hundreds of families and businesses who rely on Hedeker & Perrelli to plan and preserve their wealth. He has a deep understanding of tax laws and the estate planning process...
Dean Richard Hedeker
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Lincolnshire, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years experience
(847) 913-5415 One Overlook Point
Suite 250
 Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Estate Planning, Elder and Tax
DePaul College of Law
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Dean Hedeker is a leading Chicago-area authority on estate and tax planning, business law and investments. A long-time resident of north suburban Lincolnshire, Dean has more than 25-years experience helping business owners and families grow, protect and pass on their hard-earned money through tax planning, estate planning and investment management services. Dean is among a rare breed of professionals because he possesses wide-ranging experience and certifications in the fields of law, estate, tax and financial planning and accounting. Over the past 10 years alone, Dean has created more than 2,000 estate plans and every year he handles more than 300 complex...
Lauren LoMonaco
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Libertyville, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 6 years experience
(847) 247-8300 1580 S. Milwaukee Ave.
Suite 220
 Libertyville, IL 60048
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Lauren's practice focuses on real estate transactions, estate planning and representing small businesses. Lauren has a diverse real estate practice and has helped hundreds of clients buy and sell personal residences, investment properties, and commercial properties. She understands how complex and time consuming buying and selling real property is and she assists clients in every aspect of the process. Lauren prides herself on her attention to detail, responsiveness, and knowledge of the ever changing real estate market. She maintains relationships with the area’s top realtors, builders, home inspectors, lenders, surveyors and title companies so that she can...
(312) 803-0365 300 N. Lasalle #4925
 Chicago, IL 60654
Rollin J. Soskin
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Lincolnshire, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(847) 913-7777 300 Knightsbridge Pkwy
Suite 100
 Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Estate Planning and Tax
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
The law firm of Rollin J. Soskin & Associates, Ltd. concentrates its practice in estate planning and gift planning, asset protection, tax planning and preparation, trust and estate administration, probate, real estate and business transactions. With over 35 years of experience, our attorneys pride themselves in providing effective, prompt and informed services to our clients. 2007 - Illinois Insurance Producer's License - Life, Accident & Health 1997 - Admitted: United States District Court, Central District of Illinois 1993 - Chicago Bar Assoc. Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Panel 1984 - N.A.S.D. Series 7 1983 - Admitted: United States Tax Court 1983 - Illinois Real Estate...
Rodney Piercey
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Barrington, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 45 years experience
(224) 848-4646 1000 Hart Rd
Suite 300
 Barrington, IL 60010
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
-Successfully completed over 2,200 estate plans ranging in size to $210 million. -Assisted in redirecting more than $150 million away from estate taxes and to charities and heirs. -Eliminated estate taxes in more than 450 estate plans which were otherwise taxable. -Conducted more than 50 briefings, seminars and workshops on estate and tax elimination planning. -Co-author of "Combining Life Insurance and Annuity Policies to Create a Financial Engine for a Nongrantor CLAT," Journal of Practical Estate Planning, CCH Incorporated, August-September, 2004. -Author of "Tax Elimination Planning", "The Ten Most Common Mistakes in Estate Planning", "How a Charitable Trust Can Save You Taxes",...
(847) 490-8450 2300 Barrington Rd
Suite 400
 Barrington, IL 60010
Craig Pierson
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Lake Bluff, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years experience
(847) 234-0099 67 E Scranton Ave
 Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Tulane University School of Law
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Craig D. Pierson has been practicing law in Illinois for 20 years. Craig focuses on estate planning, real estate, and business law. As an estate planning attorney, Craig has advised clients on sophisticated estate tax planning techniques, including GRATs, QPRTs, family limited partnerships, generation-skipping tax, charitable remainder trusts, and insurance trusts. In his practice as a real estate lawyer, Craig has advised clients on condominium conversion, environmental concerns, tax challenges, and has created appropriate corporate and other companies with which to hold real estate. His real estate practice includes the representation of general contractors, construction managers, real estate...
Deborah A. Long
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Lake Forest, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 3 years experience
(847) 504-7300 1381 N. Western Avenue
 Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Marquette University Law School
View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Bradley L. Schencker
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Buffalo Grove, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years experience
(847) 686-3626 400 West Dundee Road
Suite 6
 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Brian J. Cohan
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Long Grove, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 36 years experience
(847) 202-3341 5659 RFD
 Long Grove, IL 60047
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Tax
DePaul College of Law
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Brent Glenn
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Barrington, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years experience
(224) 443-0220 111 North Avenue
Suite 202
 Barrington, IL 60010
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Chicago
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Brent Glenn graduated from The University of Chicago Law School in 2000. He began his career at top law firms in Chicago and Washington, D.C. including Winston & Strawn and Sheppard Mullin. At that time, he concentrated his legal career on commercial real estate matters including real estate finance of both borrowers and lenders, commercial real estate sales, purchases and leases. In addition, he provided real estate support in corporate transactions valued at more than a billion dollars.

In 2017, Brent opened his own practice in Barrington, Illinois. In addition to commercial real estate, his practice now includes a...
Sponsored Listings
Jasmina de la Torre
Jasmina de la Torre
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Attorney with 20 years experience

University of Illinois College of LawIllinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
View Profile
Contact Now
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
Nicholas A. Beis
Nicholas A. Beis
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years experience

Northern Illinois UniversityIllinois
View Profile
Free Consultation
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
Lawrence J. Gregory
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Libertyville, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years experience
(847) 367-4460 700 Florsheim Dr., Suite 11
 Libertyville, IL 60048
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
The John Marshall Law School
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Michael Brennan
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
GRAYSLAKE, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 7 years experience
(414) 989-8295 17495 W BLUFF DRIVE
 GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
Estate Planning and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile
Michael is a licensed attorney in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota who founded the Virtual Attorney to bring estate planning and business law into the 21st century. Through the use of technology and the internet he offers estate planning to young families, co-habitating couples, homosexual couples, and everyone in between. The Virtual Attorney is also the one-stop shop for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Starting out is tough and you don't have money to throw away on an in-house lawyer. With the Virtual Attorney's flat-fee based Essential In-House Counsel arrangements you'll get exactly what you need and you won't pay unexpected hourly...
Michael Meschino
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Palatine, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(847) 991-7090 800 E. Northwest Highway
Suite 503
 Palatine, IL 60074
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Probate
The John Marshall Law School
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
At the Law Offices of Michael Meschino, we represent clients throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, including Palatine, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Rolling Meadows, Buffalo Grove, and Barrington. We understand that when a person needs a lawyer, the underlying legal matter is important. As such, we are committed to providing every client with the attention they need and deserve. Family Law We are available to handle divorce law and all of its related matters, including property division, child custody, and spousal support, also known as spousal maintenance. When you retain our services, you will discover that we are willing to take the...
Patricia L Deemer
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Lake Zurich, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years experience
(847) 847-7463 795 Ela Road
Suite 100
 Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Estate Planning
DePaul College of Law
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Mr Robert J Ross
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Inverness, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years experience
(847) 358-5757 1622 W Colonial Parkway
Suite 201
 Inverness, IL 60067
Estate Planning and Business
DePaul College of Law
Show Preview
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Bob Ross has practiced in Illinois in areas of wills and trusts, business law, acquisitions, succession planning and related commercial real estate matters since 1980.
Marc Blumenthal
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Buffalo Grove, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 41 years experience
(847) 808-7090 355 W Dundee Rd
 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Jenette M. Schwemler
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Lake in the Hills, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 20 years experience
(815) 245-4665 1301 Pyott Road, Suite 201G
 Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family
The John Marshall Law School
Show Preview
View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
For almost 20 years, I have represented clients in contested divorce and custody matters in McHenry County. I am also a court appointed guardian ad litem and mediator in family law cases. I also provide representation for clients needing estate planning and Medicaid planning.
Robert Steven Thomas
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Arlington Heights, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 33 years experience
(847) 392-5893 1655 N Arlington Heights Rd
 Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Probate and Tax
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Bobbe Hirsh
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Lake Forest, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 37 years experience
(847) 283-0226 310 Whytegate Court
 Lake Forest, IL 60045
Estate Planning, Business, International and Tax
View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Roxanna Hipple
Claimed Lawyer Profile
West Dundee, IL Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years experience
(847) 426-2900 303 W Main St
 West Dundee, IL 60118
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
DePaul College of Law
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Sponsored Listings
William S. Wilson
William S. Wilson
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Attorney with 35 years experience

Northwestern University School of Law and The University of Texas School of LawIllinois
View Profile
Free Consultation
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
Richard A. Greenswag
Richard A. Greenswag
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Lawyer

University of IowaIllinois
View Profile
Free Consultation
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
William R. Kuehn
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Barrington, Il Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years experience
(847) 381-4797 102 N Cook Street
P.O. Box 563
 Barrington, IL 60010
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and The John Marshall Law School
View Website View Lawyer Profile
Norman Reese
Long Lake, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(847) 546-4430 25620 W Long Beach Dr
 Long Lake, IL 60041
Estate Planning and Real Estate
View Lawyer Profile
James Kelly
Crystal Lake, IL Estate Planning Attorney with 27 years experience
(815) 459-3120 453 Coventry Ln
 Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
David Gervais
Crystal Lake, IL Estate Planning Attorney
4 E Terra Cotta Ave
 Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal
View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
John Horeled
Crystal Lake, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(815) 459-5190 651 W Terra Cotta Ave
 Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Estate Planning and Elder
View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Barbara Walters
Crystal Lake, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(815) 455-5300 101 N Virginia St
 Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Estate Planning
View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Steven English
Crystal Lake, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(815) 477-4300 20 N Walkup Ave
 Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Estate Planning and Real Estate
View Lawyer Profile
Robert John Ross
Inverness, IL Estate Planning Attorney
(847) 358-5757 1622 W Colonial Pkwy
 Inverness, IL 60067
Estate Planning
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Stephen S. Newland
Libertyville, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(847) 549-0000 1512 Artaius Pkwy. Ste. 300
 Libertyville, IL 60048
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Real Estate
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Joseph Lucas
Barrington, IL Estate Planning Lawyer
(847) 381-8700 224 W Main St
 Barrington, IL 60010
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
View Website View Lawyer Profile Email Lawyer
Sponsored Listings
Judy A. Goldstein
Judy A. Goldstein
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Lawyer with 32 years experience

DePaul College of Law, University of Illinois College of Law and University of Illinois College of LawIllinois, 7th Circuit, Northern District of Illinois, Northern District of Indiana and U.S. Supreme Court
View Profile
Contact Now
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer
Marcia A. Franklin
Marcia A. Franklin
PREMIUM

Illinois Estate Planning Attorney

American University Washington College of LawDistrict of Columbia and Illinois
View Profile
Free Consultation
View Website View Profile Call Email Lawyer Email Lawyer

Estate Planning Lawyers in Nearby Cities

Estate Planning Lawyers in Nearby Counties

FAQ Lawyers Get Listed

Lakemoor Estate Planning Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services

Lake County Bar Foundation Volunteer Lawyers Program
(847) 662-6925
Waukegan, IL

Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
(847) 662-6925
Waukegan, IL

Show More

Related Practice Areas

Elder Law
Probate
Tax Law

Planning your estate?

Estate planning arranges for the transfer of an individual's estate at the time of death. An estate consists of all property owned at death before it is distributed by will, trust, or intestacy laws. An estate may contain both real property and personal property. Estate planning allows an individual to decide exactly who will benefit from his or her estate, and to what extent. It can also reduce the taxes imposed on the transfer of assets at death.

An experienced estate planning lawyer can help minimize the amount of the estate surrendered to taxes as well as ensure that the management and distribution of the estate is carried out according to your plans. Particularly when your plans are complex and/or you have substantial property or assets, it is important to have an attorney who can ensure that your plan functions the way you intend. Depending on the complexity of your individual situation, your estate planning team may include attorneys, financial planners, bankers and insurance professionals. Some states certify attorneys as estate planning specialists, which means they have met certain requirements for experience, education, and testing in that field.

Fiduciary: A person or institution who manages money or property for another and who must exercise a standard care imposed by law, i.e., personal representative or executor of an estate, a trustee, etc.

Personal representative: The person who administers an estate. If named in a will, that person's title is an executor. If there is no valid will, that person's title is an administrator.

Researching Attorney Discipline

Find out whether an attorney has ever been disciplined.