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Dean R. Hedeker is a leading Chicago-area authority on estate and tax planning, business law, and investments. Dean has more than 37 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. Over the past 10 years alone, Dean has created more than 2,000 estate plans and every year he handles more than 300 complex tax returns for business and families. Currently, he manages the wealth of more than 80 hard-working families. Dean is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor-both with highest honors-from DePaul University. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Pennsylvania. He is also a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) and has served as an education adviser, Fellow and most recently appointed to Board of Governors of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Dean has made presentations at more than 500 events attended by legal, financial, and healthcare professionals and has been a featured source for WBBM's Noon Business Hour, WGN Radio, WLS Chicago, and CBS 2 Chicago. He has also co-authored three additional books on estate planning. He is principal at Dean R. Hedeker, Ltd., and principal of Hedeker Wealth Management Group, LLC.. Most recently Dean co-authored the book CUT YOUR TAX IN 2010 whichprovides the straight talk on why poor estate and retirement planning can cost you dearly.  Plus, the book provides insights on the capital gains trap, the tax benefits of living trusts, and other tax-saving tips. Many of the techniques discussed are the building blocks of a good estate plan. Without an estate plan, you’re paying too much in taxes on your assets right now. And your family will pay dearly—maybe even more than they can afford—after you’re gone. To learn more about this book go to

DGAA Law, LLC is a fully integrated law practice providing exceptional service and legal counsel.  Combined, we have over 68 years of experience in Illinois. Entrust us with your case and see the difference that comes with experience and reputation not only in law, but in the community. We understand legal matters can be overwhelming, but with our lawyers providing guidance to deliver results, you can enjoy peace of mind.

Ken received his JD from the John Marshall Law School and AB from Loyola Universty.  He is also a Certified Public Accountant and held various financial positions with Contractors, a Manufacturing firm and Real Estate Developers prior to entering the practice of law.   In 1992 Ken opened his legal practice in Palatine, IL.  His practice covers the counties of Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane and DuPage.     He is licensed to practice before all Illinois state courts, the US District Court of Illinois, Northern District and the US 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.. Legal practice concentrates in Family Law, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and General Practice.. Ken also holds a Managing Real Estate Brokers License.

I am passionate about helping families solve the problems that keep them up at night.  I have a wonderful wife Katie, three adult children, three beautiful grandchildren and one more on the way.  I live in Riverwoods with Katie and our dog Buster who we rescued from the Anti Cruelty Society in 2007.. I love studying history and World War 2 is a huge part of my life.  I have visited Normandy France five times and took a group of seven friends as a private tour in 2012 and am planning another in October of 2014.. I love pets and have helped many of my clients provide for their people and pet loved ones as well.

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. With this in mind, I work closely with my clients, helping them take small steps today to ensure a better tomorrow. Take Estate Planning for example: if you die without an estate plan, the State of Illinois will provide one for you. To avoid that result, we can work together to ensure that you decide what’s best for your assets, your livelihood and – most importantly – your loved ones.. I have more than 16 years of experience working with individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining Lavelle Law, I worked as an associate in one of the largest multinational law firms in the world. If there is one thing that I have learned from my experience, it’s this: When it comes to you, your organization, or your family, there is no substitute for attention to detail. I am committed to understanding all details and aspects of my clients’ issues, and providing them with the highest level of service for their legal needs.

As a specialist in real estate, family law, litigation, and business and corporate law, Allen has provided responsible legal representation for clients in a wide variety of matters for over 30 years. He combines his extensive experience and proven track record with a singular focus on his clients’ needs.In family law matters, Allen counsels clients in the emotional and legal battles involved in divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, child support, and paternity. He is known for treating his clients with dignity and respect as they work through sensitive issues. His numerous business and corporate clients benefit from his vast experience and knowledge in all areas of business law. Allen’s skills and experience in both residential and commercial real estate law are widely respected among real estate professionals and clients alike. In addition to representing real estate buyers and sellers, his services include lease negotiation and construction contracts. Allen’s skills as a litigator and mediator are also highly regarded. His is known to advocate intelligently and aggressively for his clients in both bench and jury trials. Allen is active in a number of community service organizations, including being the attorney for the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce. A long-standing member of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates, Allen has served as President, Secretary, Treasurer, a Director and Board Member. Allen is currently on the Board of Directors and is the Secretary of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates Charitable Foundation and was named Rotarian of the Year for his Rotary Club. Allen is also on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and is the attorney for Rotary District 6440.A sought-after public speaker within the attorney community, Allen has presented at seminars for both the Chicago Bar Association and the Northwest Suburban Bar Association.Allen received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications Arts Radio/TV Broadcasting from Michigan State University, and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp.

My practice is dedicated solely to matters relating to estate planning (wills, trusts, estate tax, etc.) and estate administration (probate, trust administration, estate litigation, etc.).

Planning Solutions to Help Protect your Future.. YOUR LIFE, YOUR PLAN, YOUR WAY. Planning for your future is a lifelong process and Elizabeth is here to guide you with your Illinois Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Business needs every step of the way.. Elizabeth G. Muraca is an attorney admitted to practice in the State of Illinois in 1986. Elizabeth is knowledgeable, experienced and above all, cares about her clients.  She helps you plan for what matters most to you. She plans solutions to help protect you, your future, your family, values, pets, assets, real estate and business.. Elizabeth creates customized plans to fit your individual needs. Whether you are interested in planning for yourself or your loved ones, purchasing, selling, or leasing real estate, forming, managing or selling a business, she takes the time to learn your goals, explain your options and then together we create your plan.. Let her passion for finding the most effective and practical solutions to your concerns help you charge forward to a positive future.. Make a commitment to your future.. Start. PLANNING IT FORWARD.

Maritess expertly structures a wide range of documents ranging from simple, individual wills and trusts, to complex plans involving family limited partnerships, closely-held businesses and special needs trusts.  She takes pride in her ways to deal with asset preservation, tax planning, business succession, and the full spectrum of other estate related issues.  She is a skilled professional who understands that sorting out the finer points of an estate is an important task that can often be intimidating and complicated for her clients, but they find that her compassionate manner and ability to untangle the details and simplify matters, inspires their trust.

I've been practicing law since 1978, after graduating from John Marshall Law School. For the first 10 years of my practice, I was a litigation attorney, handling divorces, personal injury, product liability, and even a few  criminal matters.  I returned to John Marshall Law School in 1987 for one year, to attend their Masters in Tax Law (L.L.M) Program and began my estate planning practice in late 1987. My practice has been limited to Estate Planning, Trusts, Estate Administration (closing of estates), Probate, and Asset Protection, for the last 33 years.  Our office has been located in Mt. Propect, on Northwest Highway, since 1989.. I was born and raised in Southern Connecticut and attended the University of Connecticut for my undergraduate degree.  I moved to Chicago in 1975 to attend law school. I have been married to the same amazing woman for 39 years and I live in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. I have two adult children, a grandson, and a rescue Greyhound named Turbo. I enjoy travelling, hiking, biking, music, and building furniture in my workshop.

I'm a licensed attorney with 15 years of experience in everything ranging from commercial litigation, to estate planning, to real estate matters.. Today my focus is on real estate transactions - handling everything from the $35,000 REO purchase, to the sale of million dollar homes, to the purchase and sale of commercial properties well in excess of a million dollars.  I always take my clients needs and expectations into consideration and strive to respond quickly to them and get them the answers they want.  A real estate transaction, at any level, is ridden with potential pitfalls.  I am committed to educating my clients on these pitfalls and the protections they need in place, and to making the transaction as smooth as possible.

As a business owner myself, I offer my clients the combined expertise of business development and legal skill. I advise clients on entity formation, contracts, and succession planning.. I was born and raised in Schaumburg and currently live in the city of Chicago. I volunteer with animals at The Anti Cruelty Society and contribute to community programs with SEWA International Chicago.. My goal is to be not only your attorney, but your trusted advisor for life. Please feel free to contact me to get started on securing your family’s future today.

Attorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin joined Rubin Law in 2010 which has, for more than 30 years, been limited to Special Needs Legal & Future Planning for our fellow families of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and mental illness.  Benji’s older brother, Mitchell, has Autism.  Having Mitchell as a brother profoundly shaped who Benji is today, and thus the type of law he chose to practice.  His personal experiences as a sibling offer a unique perspective into the responsibilities that come with caring for a sibling with special needs.  Now, as an adult, those sometimes present and future responsibilities he will have regarding his brother’s care, are a concern that he shares with all brothers and sisters of individuals with special needs.

Marilyn Rowley is an Illinois licensed attorney specializing in estate law, elder law, business planning, asset protection, wealth preservation, trusts and wills. She is the founder and managing director of Rowley Law, LLC. Rowley Law serves clients in the Chicago area and surrounding suburban communities.. For over twenty years, Marilyn Rowley and her team have advised, designed, customized and formalized the signing, witnessing and notarizing of thousands of legal planning documents including living trusts, wills, health care power of attorneys, property power of attorneys, living wills, special needs trust, children’s trust, marital trusts, credit shelter trusts, IRA trusts, Medicaid planning trusts, asset protection trusts, insurance trusts, limited liability company formation documents, partnership formation documents, business planning documents and real estate transfer deeds.. Training. Ms. Rowley attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, attaining her Bachelors Degree in Finance from the College of Business which ranks 5th among Business Schools through out the country, including Ivy League Universities.. At DePaul College of Law, Marilyn Rowley concentrated her legal education on highly technical, transactional courses and was the only student in her class to complete the entire series of the technical Federal Uniform Commercial Code Courses. In addition, she had the prestigious honor of being selected for an Internship with the Honorable Judge Coar, a Federal Bankruptcy Judge in the Northern District of Illinois, researching federal law, legal case law and writing legal opinions.. Upon graduation from Law School, Ms. Rowley took the Bar Exam, a written test that determines whether a candidate is qualified to practice law, scoring among the top 2% of approximately 2,000 Bar Exam test takers.. Community Service. To further educate and reach out to the community, Marilyn Rowley served as an adjunct faculty professor, teaching college credit courses on Law including topics on estate transfers, probate and real estate. Presenting over 250 hours of lectures, she was consistently rated with the highest ranking of “Excellent” for her teaching from the college.. In addition, to further educate the legal community, Marilyn Rowley taught Estate Planning Basics to Illinois licensed Attorneys. The course, which she wrote and presented, was evaluated and approved by the Supreme Court of Illinois as a credited Continuing Legal Education Course for Illinois Attorneys. Upon review, the course was 100% recommended by her attorney peers.. Media. As a guest on local television and radio programs, Ms. Rowley has discussed today’s legal topics including avoiding probate, living trusts, real estate and transfer issues.. Other Training and Business Experience. Prior to law school, Marilyn Rowley was employed as a Flight Attendant for American Airlines, selected within a group of 1% of over 200,000 applicants from through out the country. Stationed in New York City, her major route flown was New York to California. In addition, Ms. Rowley worked as a Financial Broker’s Trade Assistant at the Chicago Board of Trade.. Ms. Rowley has personally utilized her finance and legal expertise, purchasing, profitably selling and maintaining fourteen real estate properties with a market value of over four million dollars. In addition, Ms. Rowley had attained her Real Estate Broker License and Title Agency Certification. Ms. Rowley harnessed these skills by acting as the real estate broker, title agent and/or attorney, on the business transactions. Her experiences of inspecting the physical condition of properties, negotiating the purchase and sales price, evaluating market value, reviewing title histories, analyzing potential rents for long term and short term leases, preparing and negotiating leases, finding reliable tenants, forming limited liability companies for asset protection, acting as general contractor for rehabbing, hiring and managing sub-contractors has given Marilyn Rowley a certain edge, appreciation and understanding of the unique needs of business owners.. Marilyn Rowley’s finance degree, law degree and experience is a knowledge base that is unique among her attorney peers and lends itself to a legal practice focused on estate law, elder law, business planning, asset protection planning, wealth preservation, trusts and wills.

Ann Fischer joined Gardi & Haught in 2008; her main areas of practice include Estate Planning and Immigration Law. Ann uses her expertise and experience to advocate for her clients in all of the areas of law that she practices.. Ann earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and she is a graduate of The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.

At WP&D, we pride ourselves in providing unparalleled legal service to our clients. The attorneys of Waltz, Palmer & Dawson, LLC quickly respond to the changing environment and issues facing our clients with reasoned and practical advice. We put our years of extensive experience to work for our clients and advise the best course of action based on specific situations to achieve results.. At Waltz, Palmer & Dawson, LLC, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the legal process in a value-added way that is both efficient and effective. By bringing a personal commitment of service and excellence to each client, we help to identify and meet their individual and business objectives and to exceed their goals.