Top Estate Planning Lawyers in CHICAGO | 185 available

185 Estate Planning lawyers are available in CHICAGO, Illinois, including Spencer & Rozwadowski, LLP, Stacey C. Bromberg, Steven C. Gustafson, and Steven J. Thayer. These lawyers are rated between 3.4/5 to 3.8/5 and 57% provide free consultation.
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Spencer & Rozwadowski, LLP

Firm: Spencer & Rozwadowski, LLP
2919 N Southport Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60657
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Yelp Review
“Over a period of about 3 years I worked with Connie to buy and sell my first condo, and purchase another, all in the North Side of Chicago. My experience...”
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Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

The Bosses- Lawyer

Firm: The Bosses' Lawyer
125 S Wacker Dr , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate
Yelp Review
“GREAT BUSINESS! Very knowledgable! My business has improved tremendously since working with Ryenne”
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Google Review
“I first reached out to Ryenne to consult on some questions I had regarding hiring employees and protecting IP. Ryenne provided so much more than what other attorneys would offer. S…”
— Yishai Campbell
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Timothy Ritchey

Firm: Peck Ritchey, LLC
321 S Plymouth Ct 6th Fl , Chicago , Illinois 60604
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts
Timothy J. Ritchey practices in the areas of estate and guardianship administration, probate and trust litigation, real estate litigation, and estate planning. Over 90% of Tim's practice is dedicated to litigation, with an emphasis on contested probate litigation. He represents individuals, families, financial institutions, medical institutions and governmental organizations in cases brought in State and Federal court. Tim has been appointed Special Assistant Attorney General in numerous matters to represent the State's interests in ongoing litigation.. Tim received his Bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before attending law school, he worked at Morgan Stanley as an analyst. Tim graduated with Honors from the Chicago-Kent College of Law where he interned at the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. While in law school, he received a Merit Scholarship and was regularly named to the Dean's List. Tim was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2005.. Tim authors numerous articles addressing elder law issues, including withdrawal rates from retirement funds, viatical and life settlements, and tax breaks for offspring who support their parents. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and DuPage County Bar Association. Tim is a committee member of the Probate Practice Committee and Estate Planning Committee of the Chicago Bar Association. Tim routinely gives speeches addressing the pertinent topics within his legal field. He is also involved with the Illinois State Bar Association in organizing functions to raise money for charity.
Lawyers.com Review
“I endorse this lawyer. He is my go to for any estate trust question or for clients. Professional, accessible, reliable, highly skilled in his area of expertise.”
Google Review
“On Friday, Jan 23rd 2026, coldest day in 6years, I tried 7 different law firms , nobody answered at any of them. I needed estate trust advice in an emergency due to ambiguous trust…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Thomas R. Wechter

6600 Sears Tower , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Business Formation,Corporate Taxation,Estate Planning,Mergers & Acquisitions,Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Thomas Karaba

Firm: Crowley Barrett & Karaba, Ltd.
20 South Clark Street , Chicago , Illinois 60603
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business & Commercial, Corporate , Employment & Labor , Entertainment & Sports , Environmental , Estate Planning, Real Estate , Banking
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Thomas Jefson

Firm: Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd.
180 North LaSalle Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
My practice focuses on probate and trust administration, probate litigation, trust litigation, fiduciary litigation, and estate/asset protection planning. I advise individuals and families in contested matters with an emphasis on will, trust, and guardianship proceedings. I counsel executors and trustees during the probate/trust administration process and assist them in the preparation of estate and fiduciary tax returns. I also help individuals and families meet their estate and asset protection planning needs.
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“Tom was very helpful in explaining the steps needed to complete the estate of my father. He was alw”
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“I gladly endorse Tom Jefson as a top-notch probate AND estate planning attorney in Chicago. He is professional, experienced, knowledgeable in his field and very friendly! You do no…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Thomas Abendroth

Firm: Arentfox Schiff LLP
233 S Wacker Dr Ste 7100 , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Theodore G. Gertz

Firm: Shefsky and Froelich Ltd.
111 East Wacker Drive   2800  606 , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,General Practice,Trusts
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

The Law Offices of Edward M Farmer

Firm: The Law Offices of Edward M Farmer
150 S Wacker Dr , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Disability
Yelp Review
“me farmer accepted my case n it was a long shot but he never gave up , he always treated me kindly n kept me abreast of my circumstances . after fighting on...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Terrell J. Isselhard

Firm: Chuhak and Tecson, P.C.
30 South Wacker Drive   26th Floor  606 , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Corporate ,Employee Benefits,Estate Planning,Health Care & Hospitalization,Professional Malpractice,Taxation - State & Federal
Google Review
“It's a comfort to know that AI will be replacing much of mid-law. These guys need to be out of work. For the most part we see a lot of this across the legal space-- attorneys that …”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Stacey C. Bromberg

Firm: Chuhak and Tecson, P.C.
30 South Wacker Drive   26th Floor  606 , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Estate ,Estate Planning,Trusts
Google Review
“Empathetic Dr. who has incredible communication skills, who would respond to my concerns within an hour via the Northwestern app! Took me seriously every step of the way, and made …”
— Jessie Fleming
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Tannehill Law

Firm: Tannehill Law
17 E Monroe St , Chicago , Illinois 60603
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning
Yelp Review
“Melissa and Breanna were great throughout my first home buying experience. Melissa was extremely patient and very knowledgeable. Breanna took time to...”
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“Melissa and her team were extremely helpful with my estate planning documents and notary requirements. She was patient and made sure all of my needs were taken care of throughout t…”
— Steve R
Yelp Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Swedberg and Hodgkinson

Firm: Swedberg and Hodgkinson
4848 N Damen Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60625
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,
Yelp Review
“I had an initial consultation with him and he seemed like a nice person. He gave me an engagement letter and once I was ready to move forward, I never...”
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Google Review
“I just wish he knew the reality of his clients completely trusting of the wrong people.”
— Janelle Finney
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Susan M. Carlson

6600 Sears Tower , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Business ,Estate Planning,Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Susan E. Kamman

Firm: Downs Law Offices, P.C.
150 North Wacker Drive 1870  6060 , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Divorce,Estate Planning,Family
Avvo Review
“Hired Ms. Kamman. I spent over 4k and got hardly anything accomplished in a very non-contentious divorce. Ended up having to switch attorney's becau...”
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Google Review
“I have been desperately trying to get in touch with my hired attorney, Sue Kamman, for over a month. Our last conversation she told me she was going to respond to my ex’s attorney …”
— Nick Huebner
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Stuart K. Taussig

Firm: Shefsky and Froelich Ltd.
111 East Wacker Drive   2800  606 , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Estate Planning,Mergers & Acquisitions,Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Steven Ryan

Firm: Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered
One South Wacker Drive Suite 2500 , Chicago , Illinois 60606
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Steven J. Thayer

191 N Wacker Drive 23rd Floor , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Estate Planning,Real Estate ,Taxation - State & Federal
Google Review
“Great food and drinks and wonderful wait staff.”
— George Matyas
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Steven C. Gustafson

Firm: Gould and Ratner, LLP
222 North La Salle Street Eighth Floor , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Estate Planning,Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Todd Van Baren

Firm: Hoogendoorn and Talbot
122 S Michigan Ave Ste 1220 , Chicago , Illinois 60603
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate
Todd resides in Beecher, Illinois and regularly meets with clients not only in Chicago, but also in the suburbs and Northwest, Indiana.
Lawyers.com Review
“I have worked with Todd Van Baren for over 10 years. He is an exceptional attorney. Not only is he knowledgeable, he is incredibly thorough and pays attention to the details that o…”

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