Savoy, Illinois Estate Planning Lawyers

Ward F. McDonald
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Champaign, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 48 years experience
(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
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Ward F. McDonald brings a wealth of experience in real estate, banking and commercial law to the clients of Meyer Capel. His background includes 13 years as CEO of Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc., a title insurer with multi-state operations, and 25 years as an attorney in private practice. Over the course of his career, Ward has handled numerous transactions in the $1-100 million range for commercial and residential real estate developments, including sales, acquisitions, refinancing and consolidations. Ward holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Land Economics from the University of Illinois as well as his Juris...
John H. Elder
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Champaign, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 45 years experience
(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
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Planning and Estate John H. Elder brings a special degree of experience to the clients of Meyer Capel. John works with his clients to deal with the tax issues of estate planning, but has always realized that this is only one component of the planning process. It is very important that an attorney work with the family members to learn about the needs and personalities of the various individuals and to develop a plan that meets the family goals and objectives. Some of the greatest qualities of an estate planning attorney are compassion, trust, and communication skills and it is only...
John Hensley
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Champaign, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 35 years experience
(217) 531-2180 One E. Main Street
Suite 204
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Forrest J. Heyman
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Champaign, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 5 years experience
(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
University of Illinois College of Law
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Forrest Heyman joined the firm as a summer associate in 2011 and became an associate attorney following his admission to the Illinois Bar in 2012. His areas of practice include business planning, corporate transactions, real estate, and estate planning and administration. Forrest is a locally-raised attorney with an international perspective. Hailing from Paxton, Illinois, Forrest attended Butler University from 2005 to 2008, where he earned a bachelor of science in economics, with honors. Following a semester in Hong Kong, Forrest was named Sigma Nu National Man of the Year and joined The Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington, where he...
Todd J. Black
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Champaign, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 31 years experience
(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning and Business
The John Marshall Law School
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As a former senior tax consultant for a former Big Eight accounting firm, and as a business school graduate, Todd Black is uniquely qualified to advise clients on legal matters pertaining to estate planning and administration and corporate/business planning. A practicing attorney in Champaign-Urbana since 1987, Mr. Black joined Meyer Capel in 1993. Mr. Black received a bachelor of science in finance from the University of Illinois in 1983. He attended the University of Illinois on a full athletic scholarship and served as co-captain of the U of I's varsity tennis team. He was the recipient of numerous undergraduate honors, including...
Brooke A. Didier Starks
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Champaign, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 14 years experience
(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law
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Brooke A. Didier Starks is an estate planning lawyer concentrating her wills, trusts and probate practice in east-central Illinois. She enjoys counseling a wide variety of clients on all matters related to estate planning and estate administration. Brooke welcomes the opportunity to assist clients who are providing for their children, whether it is counseling them through the decision of whom to appoint as guardian for a minor child, establishing a trust for a special-needs child, or planning for college education. She especially enjoys working with farm families to preserve the family business and pass it on to...
Rebecca E.P. Wade
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Champaign, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 19 years experience
(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning
University of Illinois College of Law
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Rebecca concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, estate administration, probate, wills, trusts and trust administration. She counsels clients on a variety of estate planning, estate administration and trust administration issues and has significant experience in drafting both basic and complex estate plans that include wills, revocable trusts (or "living trusts"), irrevocable life insurance trusts, living wills, advanced directives, powers of attorney for health care and powers of attorney for property. In addition to preparing basic estate plans and counseling clients regarding a broad array of issues such as the importance of choosing an appropriate guardian for...
Marjorie A. Harris
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Champaign, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 34 years experience
(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning
University of Michigan Law School
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With a focus on estate planning and administration, Marjorie A. Harris works closely with individuals and families who are seeking ways to provide financial security for today and protect their assets for the next generation. In addition to advising clients on trust and estates and tax planning matters, Marjorie's practice also includes the establishment and representation of nonprofit and charitable organizations, and charitable gift planning. A magna cum laude graduate of Brown University, Marjorie earned a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in applied mathematics and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa honorary society. She went on to earn...
William A Peithmann
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Mahomet, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 39 years experience
(217) 586-6102 409 E. Main St., PO Box 80
 Mahomet, IL 61853
Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Tax
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law and University of Illinois College of Law
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Mary Ann Royse
Champaign, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 19 years experience
(217) 531-1120 1 E Main St
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning and Real Estate
The University of Texas School of Law
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Jeane Gohl-Noice
Champaign, IL Estate Planning Lawyer.
(217) 352-2724 2511 Waterbury Pl
 Champaign, IL 61822
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Stephen LeSueur
Champaign, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(217) 356-7233 215 N Neil St
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
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Carl Sinder
Champaign, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(217) 356-7266 206 N Randolph St
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Jacqueline McGavran
Urbana, IL Estate Planning Lawyer.
(217) 337-5651 2403 Burlison Dr
 Urbana, IL 61801
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Mary Ann Royse
Champaign, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(217) 352-4167 1 E Main St
 Champaign, IL 61820
Estate Planning
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William F. Tracy
Monticello, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 40 years experience
316 S Charter St
PO Box 80
 Monticello, IL 61856
Estate Planning, Administrative and Real Estate
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Drew R. Quitschau
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Bloomington, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 14 years experience
(309) 829-7069 105 N. Center Street
 Bloomington, IL 61702
Estate Planning, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Probate
University of Arkansas School of Law
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Drew Quitschau is an experienced attorney practicing in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, Creditor's Rights and Real Estate Transactions. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and former chair of the Mclean County Bar Association Family Law Division. Mr. Quitschau received his under-graduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and his J.D. from the University of Arkansas. While in law school, he was the Articles Editor of the Arkansas Law Review, an Arkansas Bar Merit Scholar and a recipient of the James E. McDaniel Scholarship. Mr. Quitschau is the author of "Anastasoff v. United...
John L. GreenLeaf Jr.
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Decatur, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 38 years experience
(217) 422-2771 2456 North Main Street
Corner of Melrose and North Main
 Decatur, IL 62526
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Probate
The John Marshall Law School and University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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John L. GreenLeaf, Jr. has been in practice over 37 years representing consumers and businesses in Central Illinois. The firm concentrates in all forms of Bankruptcy, Business formation, and the preparation of Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning and administration of Probate Estates and Guardianships.
James T. Finegan
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Bloomington, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 43 years experience
(309) 827-0388 111 W. Front St.
 Bloomington, IL 61701
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Northwestern University School of Law
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Jim Finegan attended the University of Illinois for undergraduate school and Northwestern University for Law School. He moved to Bloomington, Illinois after graduating law school and he has over 40 years experience. He specializes in bankruptcy, real estate, and civil litigation.
(309) 827-0388 111 W. Front St.
 Bloomington, IL 61701
Don Pioletti
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Bloomington, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 40 years experience
(309) 821-0246 121 N Main St
 Bloomington, IL 61701
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
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Don B. Pioletti, Jr. has practiced law for over 35 years. He graduated from the George Mason University Law School in Virginia in 1976. He then served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General and later as an Assistant State's Attorney. He now practices at Pioletti & Pioletti in Eureka, IL doing general practice law.
(309) 467-3213 107 E Eureka Ave #1
 Eureka, IL 61530
Chad Murray
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Decatur, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 7 years experience
(217) 441-2110 363 S. Main Street
Suite 505B
 Decatur, IL 62523
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Based in Decatur, Illinois and serving clients throughout Central Illinois and Western New York, I am a different kind of lawyer. I love value billing and flat fee arrangements. I hate billing by the hour. I embrace technology and use it to make my practice more effective. I worry about my clients, not their fees. I offer a valuable service to my clients, but I don't act like I'm better because of it. I'm not your typical lawyer. My practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, probate, special education, debt, and real estate. Can't make it to the office?...
Brian D. Pondenis
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Charleston, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 10 years experience
(217) 345-3929 604 Jackson Avenue
 Charleston, IL 61920
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family and Probate
University of Illinois College of Law
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Brian is proud to continue the tradition of personal services performed by Brainard Law Offices LLC, the oldest law firm in Charleston. We have the advantage of years of experience, both from debtor, creditor, and trustee perspectives, which enables our firm to provide superior bankruptcy services for our clients. We believe each client deserves individual attention.
Bruce Baber
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Paris, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 36 years experience
(217) 463-3225 216 E Wood St
 Paris, IL 61944
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Criminal and Probate
The University of Chicago Law School
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General practice solo law firm, with emphasis on criminal & DUI law, family law, real estate, and wills, estates & trusts.
Josh Rohrscheib
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Decatur, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 10 years experience
(217) 615-5030 236 North Water St., Suite 300A
 Decatur, IL 62523
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Administrative, Business and Personal Injury
University of Illinois College of Law
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I believe the best lawyer for you is almost always the one who will care the most about you and solving your problems. He will take the time to carefully listen to you, understand your situation, and give you the best advice on how to deal with it. He’ll give you the time you need to get to know him so you can ask questions and fairly judge if you want him to help or represent you.
David Y. Eberspacher
Charleston, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(217) 639-7800 6009 Park Drive
 Charleston, IL 61920
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Tennessee College of Law
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James Grant
Charleston, IL Estate Planning Lawyer.
(217) 345-2510 611 6th St
 Charleston, IL 61920
Estate Planning, Municipal and Real Estate
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Stephen Hunt Henderson
Le Roy, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 41 years experience
(309) 962-2791 112 E Center St
 Le Roy, IL 61752
Estate Planning, Municipal and Real Estate
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Charles Mockbee
Danville, IL Estate Planning Lawyer.
(217) 446-9208 711 N Gilbert St
 Danville, IL 61832
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Jodi Swann
Charleston, IL Estate Planning Lawyer.
(217) 345-4200 1550 Douglas St
 Charleston, IL 61920
Estate Planning, Elder and Real Estate
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Frederick Underhill
Danville, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(217) 446-3800 414 W North St
 Danville, IL 61832
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
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David Nelson
Mattoon, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(217) 235-5651 1500 Broadway Ave
 Mattoon, IL 61938
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal and Divorce
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Peter Dole
Paris, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
117 E Washington St
 Paris, IL 61944
Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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Michael O'Brien
Danville, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(217) 446-4884 15 N Vermilion St
 Danville, IL 61832
Estate Planning, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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Robert Crossman
Arthur, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
225 S Vine St
 Arthur, IL 61911
Estate Planning, Municipal and Real Estate
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William Wombacher
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Peoria, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 37 years experience
(888) 541-2088 416 Main St, Suite 700
 Peoria, IL 61602
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Social Security Disability
University of Iowa
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Bill was born and raised in Peoria, IL. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. degree in Government. He received his law degree (JD) at the University of Iowa graduating with honors. He has been practicing law in Central Illinois since his graduation and admission into the Illinois Bar. Legal ability and ethical standards ratings are published each year by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.Bill has the highest possible rating of AV. The legal ability rating is "A" which means he is rated as very high to preeminent. The "V" rating means that he embraces faithful adherence...
Meagan K. Box
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Peoria, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 10 years experience
(309) 222-2433 809 W Detweiller Dr
#800
 Peoria, IL 61615
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal and DUI
Southern Illinois University School of Law
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Rhonda K Jenkins
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Springfield, IL Estate Planning Attorney. 21 years experience
(217) 544-2500 421 South Grand Ave West
Quantum Centre, Suite 1A
 Springfield, IL 62704
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Experienced trial lawyer. Practicing in Sangamon County and Central Illinois.
James R. Enlow
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Springfield, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 29 years experience
(217) 522-9010 1231 S 8th St
 Springfield, IL 62703
Estate Planning, Criminal, Employment and Personal Injury
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Kevin Linder
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Springfield, IL Estate Planning Lawyer. 23 years experience
(217) 793-6477 625 S 2nd St
 Springfield, IL 62704
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family and Social Security Disability
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Aggressive statewide Illinois firm in the areas of Social Security Disability law and ERISA disability benefits. We do practice bankruptcy and Family law in our Central Illinois office, however, we handle Social Security cases state wide and out of our soon to be opened Wheaton office. Our firm is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Disability Claimants and Representatives and listed in the Chicago Bar Association Social Security Panel for referral attorneys. We provide extra-ordinary service as we have several former DDS examiners who develop our cases in preparation for hearings - we have over 110+...
David V. White
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Springfield, IL Estate Planning Attorney.
(217) 726-7540 801 South MacArthur Blvd
 Springfield, IL 62704
Estate Planning, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Kentucky College of Law
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Dave White is a partner with Kopec, White & Spooner Attorneys at Law (telephone 217-726-7540) and has over 20 years experience helping small business owners, families and individuals in Springfield, Illinois and throughout Sangamon County and Central Illinois. Kopec, White & Spooner is a full-service law firm providing cost-conscious representation and legal solutions for its clients.

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