Peter Coorlas - Chicago Probate Lawyer Reviews & Ratings
About Peter Coorlas
Peter S. Coorlas concentrates in probate litigation. Peter was an Assistant State's Attorney for Cook County, Illinois, for 30 years, serving in the Special Litigation and Municipal Litigation Sections of the Civil Actions Bureau. Although Peter served in various areas while at the State's Attorneys Office, he has primarily represented the interests of Cook County in probate matters where much of his time is spent on contested litigation, including will contests, contested heirships, presumptions of death and estate claims. Peter has argued cases in the Appellate and Supreme Court of Illinois, and tried numerous jury trials to verdict. Peter received his Bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Iowa College of Business and his Juris Doctor from the DePaul University College of Law.
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Nursing Homes Near This Office
The Medicare-certified nursing homes closest to ZIP 60603, with their CMS inspection record:
- Terraces at the Clare — 1.2 mi, 5 of 5 stars, 11 citations
- Warren Barr Gold Coast — 1.4 mi, 4 of 5 stars, 45 citations (3 at harm level)
- Warren Barr South Loop — 1.5 mi, 1 of 5 stars, 58 citations (4 at harm level)
Across Chicago, CMS lists 77 nursing homes averaging 2.2 of 5 stars; 25 had an “immediate jeopardy” citation in their last three inspection cycles.
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Objecting to an Estate Executor Oct 22, 2026probate attorney — IllinoisLocation: Illinois. Desperately seeking advice in how to move forward with an estate mess to deal with after my stepfather's passing in August. My stepfather named a son-like figure as the estate executor of his will and I am a beneficiary. However, the "son" was also part business owner with…
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What counts as proof for Heir lineage in probate? Aug 22, 2026probate attorney — IllinoisLocation: Illinois Need to hire someone who can draw a map of my family tree for court, I talked to two Private Investigators and one heir service, can any of these work in court? Can I do this research myself and provide it to my attorney?
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Illinois Probate still open after 15 years? Aug 17, 2026probate attorney — IllinoisLocation: Champaign County, Illinois I’m looking for general guidance on an Illinois probate situation. October 2010: My husband’s father passed away in Champaign County, Illinois, shortly after signing a new will in late September 2010. October 25, 2010 (Pre-Filing): The primary beneficiary/executor executed a quitclaim deed transferring the decedent's real…
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