Probate lawyers in Illinois Adam Poteracki to Benton Strauss

216 W Higgins Rd , Park Ridge , Illinois 60068

Practice Areas: Probate

Adam J. Poteracki graduated from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., Management), and the University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., cum laude).  While at Wisconsin, he received the State Bar of Wisconsin Academic Achievement Award for highest achievement in both Secured Transactions and Trademarks.  Upon graduation from Wisconsin, Adam joined Di Monte & Lizak.  He currently practices in the areas of probate and trust administration and litigation, bankruptcy, estate and trust planning, real estate, and entity formation.  Adam is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Wisconsin.

Firm: Dimonte & Lizak, LLC

216 Higgins Road , Park Ridge , Illinois 60068

Practice Areas: Elder , Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Mediation, Medicare and Medicaid, Probate , Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

I began practicing Elder Law over 25 years ago, and in that time, my team and I have had the chance to help people in all walks of life. Our focus has been on creating solutions, planning for the future, and helping our clients weather the storm of a crisis with their financial well-being intact.. Because we have been involved in the drafting of legislation and administrative rules relating to Medicaid for long-term care in the state of Illinois, we have a thorough understanding of the current state of affairs and a keen eye for where the future may take us.. What’s more, we have developed certain care and support system relationshipsto help you and your family deal with the actual care needed by you or a loved one, as well as the emotional and physical aspects of growing older, in addition to the devastating cost of care issues.

Firm: The Edwards' Law Offices

P.O. Box 306 , East Saint Louis , Illinois 62202

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Probate, Probate, Probate, Probate

Firm: The Law Offices of Schneider & Stone

8424 Skokie Blvd. , Skokie , Illinois 60077

Practice Areas: Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Trusts, Divorce

Focused on building lasting relationships, Ben Schneider tailors his legal strategy to the unique needs of each client. As one of the principal attorneys at Schneider & Stone, he focuses on individual Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, as well as small business Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. Beyond bankruptcy, Ben leads the firm’s divorce and child custody litigation in the collar counties, bringing compassion and resolve to family law disputes. He earned his law degree from John Marshall Law School and enhanced his legal training through advanced programs in Israel and New York. While in law school, Ben was named first alternate to the U.S. Debate Team. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where he won state and national public speaking titles—including National Champion in Persuasive Speaking—and was twice published in the Interstate Oratorical Association's Great Speeches journal.

Firm: Chuhak and Tecson, P.C.

30 South Wacker Drive   26th Floor  606 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts

Firm: The Law Office Arthur G Wrobel

10550 South Roberts Road , Palos Hills , Illinois 60465

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Estate Planning, Immigration & Naturalization , Probate , Traffic Violations, Wills, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate

Firm: The Law Offices of Artaka Ross, LLC

5612 W. 63rd St. , Chicago , Illinois 60638

Practice Areas: Probate

At the Law Offices of Artaka Ross, Jr., we are committed to providing personalized legal solutions that meet the unique needs of each of our clients. Whether you're facing a legal challenge or planning for the future, we are here to offer the guidance, expertise, and support you deserve.. With offices in Detroit, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; and Gary, Indiana, we serve clients throughout the Midwest region and beyond. Our team, led by Attorney Artaka Ross, Jr., is dedicated to achieving favorable outcomes by focusing on your specific needs and objectives.. We are driven by integrity and guided by compassion.

Firm: Law Offices of Anthony R. Scifo

2155 Point Blvd. , Elgin , Illinois 60123

Practice Areas: Probate

Recent Notable Cases and Representations:. 2024: Terminating a Biological Father’s Parental Rights after trial in a contested adoption proceeding;. 2023: Successfully stayed a civil Wrongful Death proceeding in its entirety (including any pleadings and discovery) pending the conclusion of a notable criminal proceeding pending in Kane County, Illinois, where my client is accused of murdering an individual approximately twenty (20) years ago. Said murder case is regularly covered in the news media;. 2022: Successfully obtained a Plenary Order of Protection against a Mother on behalf of the guardian and two minor children from having any communication or interaction with the children based on Mother’s egregious behaviors and previous endangerment of said children;. 2021: Successfully obtained a dissipation award in excess of $116k against a Husband after trial in a marital dissolution proceeding who had another “secret” family out-of-State;. 2021: Successfully terminated the guardianship of a minor child and obtained reunification between child and father from a grandmother who actively prevented the minor child from having a relationship with her father for years [upheld on appeal];. 2020: Successfully obtained over a hundred-acre farm and placed same into a special needs trust for a disabled person’s benefit that a Bank Trustee sought to sell over four years of litigation;. 2019: Obtained a One Million Dollar Judgment against an individual for the wrongful death of his mother, specifically for being the intentional cause of her death (his murder trial is still pending). Additionally, I applied the “Slayer Statute” in a Declaratory Judgment against said individual in a separate proceeding so that said individual could not receive any benefit as a result of his mother’s death from any source;. 2019: Successfully defeated a spouse's claim to a business with a yearly gross revenue in excess of $10 million (determined premarital), as well as successfully retaining the marital residence worth in excess of $1.50 million in a highly contested marital dissolution proceeding;. 2018: Successful application of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (“HAGUE”), as well as the International Child Abduction Remedies Act (“ICARA”), to compel settlement with a mother who, without permission, retained a Minor Child in the United States and would not allow contact between said minor child and her father;. 2017: Successful retrieval in excess of $175k pursuant to a Citation to Recover Assets in a Probate proceeding where there was a dispute as to whether the Decedent intended her cousin to be named as a pay-on-death beneficiary of her account;. 2016: Successful representation as Court-appointed counsel for an elderly man whose family member sought guardianship of both his person and estate and who involuntarily committed him to a nursing home, where he was forced to take psychiatric medications against his will. After successfully petitioning for an Independent Medical Examination, the Petitioners withdrew their Petition for Guardianship, and my client was set free of his own accord;. 2016: Litigation Counsel of Record for Erin Merryn (nom de plume). Erin is a world-wide activist against child sex predators and a proponent of Erin’s Law, an initiative to promote education in public schools to prevent childhood sexual abuse, for which she regularly speaks before Congressional Committees both domestic and abroad. As of May 2016, Erin’s Law has been passed in 27 States, having first been signed into law in Illinois by then Governor Quinn. Most recently, she was the primary participant in a TLC special “Breaking the Silence” about this topic;. 2015:    Successful representation of a pregnant woman detained and tried in Indonesia for the premeditated murder of her mother. I successfully obtained $150k from her mother's trust to ensure my client had criminal legal representation in Indonesia that could have resulted in death by firing squad. Additionally, I ensured that my client’s daughter was born in a hospital in Indonesia as opposed to the prison infirmary.  Finally, I was designated by Order of the Court to be responsible for stipend funds to ensure my client had access to adequate food, toiletries, and medicinal care while pregnant and incarcerated;. 2015:   Successful representation as Court-appointed counsel for a woman diagnosed with schizophrenia whose family member sought guardianship of both the person and the estate over my client. After preliminary hearings, the Petitioner withdrew his Petition for Guardianship, and, to my knowledge, my client is free to exercise her wishes both medically and financially to this day;. 2015:    Successful defense of a removal action preventing Wife from leaving the State of Illinois with the parties’ two minor children. Complexities of the case included, but were not limited to, Wife filing no less than five (5) Orders of Protection against Husband within a two (2) year period for, inter alia, physical assaults and abuse.

Firm: Law Offices of Anthony Hofeld

5901 Dempster St Ste 200 , Morton Grove , Illinois 60053

Practice Areas: Tax, Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills, Probate, Real Estate

I specialize in working closely with individuals, families and closely-held business owners.  I am a good listener, which aids me to not only hear what you are telling me, but to understand what your concerns and needs are.  With over 35 years of business experience I have already helped someone like you, who had concerns and problems like you.

Firm: Rammelkamp Bradney PC

741 South Grand Avenue West , Springfield , Illinois 62704

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Estate Planning, Government Agencies, Municipal , Probate , Tax Planning, Taxation - State & Federal, Elder Law

Anthony J. DelGiorno joined Rammelkamp Bradney in 2003. His practice concentrates in elder law, guardianships, probate, taxation, general litigation, municipal, and government affairs.. Tony earned a bachelor's degree magna cum laude from Illinois College and his law degree from The American University in Washington, D.C. Tony served as a legal intern with the United States Senate Democratic Leadership where he assisted in elder law social issues.. As a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Tony has been appointed to serve on the advisory councils for Elder Law and Local Government. Tony has served since 2007 as the editor of the Illinois State Bar Association's Elder Law Council Newsletter

Firm: Shire Law Group, PC

1 Overlook Point , Lincolnshire , Illinois 60069

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate , Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal

Alan graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. where he received his B.S.B.A. While at Georgetown, Alan served as an intern for United States Senator Bill Bradley.. Alan received his law degree from Loyola University of Chicago. In addition to being a lawyer, Alan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Alan's practice is focused on estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, elder law, medicaid planning, veteran's benefits, probate, and trust administration. Alan is a member of the The Illinois State Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the AICPA, Wealth Counsel and Elder Counsel.. In addition, he is the former Chair of the Committee on Legal Technology (COLT) and a member of the Trust and Estate Section Council for the The Illinois State Bar Association. Alan is frequently asked to write articles for Committee newsletters and he frequently speak at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars for other lawyers.

Firm: A. Traub & Associates

200 W. 22nd Street , Lombard , Illinois 60148

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Landlord & Tenant, Probate , Real Estate , Wills, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Our office is a down home practice that celebrates providing "Everything a Family Needs."  We also sponsor local sports, fundraisers and social activities to show our support for the community we represent.  If you need a lawyer that truly understand your situation and your background A. Traub & Associates would be the right fit for you.

Firm: Ana M. Mencini and Associates, P.C.

550 E Devon Avenue 160 , Itasca , Illinois 60143

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Estate Planning,Family ,Housing ,Immigration & Naturalization ,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Law Office of Amy Handler Kasallis

100 Saunders Road , Lake Forest , Illinois 60045

Practice Areas: Elder , Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate , Guardianship, Guardianship, Guardianship, Guardianship

Attorney Amy Handler Kasallis founded the Law Office of Amy Handler Kasallis in 2006 to serve families with unique needs.. Amy has been practicing law for nearly 30 years, the majority of which she has concentrated her practice in the areas of guardianship and special needs-focused estate planning. As a mother of a young adult son with Autism, she brings both extensive personal and professional experience to her practice.. Amy provides clients with legal assistance from a place of understanding and compassion. She knows that when parents have a child with a disability, decisions about planning for the future can be complicated and emotional. She helps her clients to understand options, navigate complexities, and find the right tools to help on their unique journeys.. Amy is frequently appointed by the court to act as Guardian ad Litem in adult disabled guardianship matters. She has served as the committee chair for the Trusts & Estates Committee for Lake County Bar Association. She is also a frequent presenter on the topics of adult disabled guardianship, guardianship alternatives, and special needs planning for both parents' groups and her fellow attorneys.

Firm: Russo Law Offices LLC

201 East Ogden Avenue , Hinsdale , Illinois 60521

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Corporate , Probate, Probate, Probate, Probate

Ms. Russo formed Russo Law Offices to provide experienced, professional, and compassionate representations to clients seeking estate planning, business law services, and elder law. Ms. Russo has been practicing law since 2002 and is an alumnus of University of Michigan Law School and Northwestern University School of Law. She is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and the Du Page Bar Association. She loves her job and gets enjoyment out of helping people. She strives to represent a firm that is personable, compassionate, and has one-on-one relationships with each of her clients. She believes it is important for people of every age and financial background to plan for their future and offers free consultations to discuss their options and explain how she can be of assistance to them. Prior to forming Russo Law Offices, Ms. Russo worked at a boutique estate planning and business succession planning firm in Chicago. She began her career working at large firms in Boston and then in Chicago.

Firm: Law Offices of Anthony R. Scifo

2155 Point Blvd, Suite 220 , Elgin , Illinois 60123

Practice Areas: Probate

I am licensed attorney in the State of Illinois, admitted in November 2019. I primarily practice in the areas of family law litigation and probate litigation. I am Court approved Guardian ad Litem for the Probate Division in Kane County, Illinois. Additionally, I am a member of the Illinois Bar Association, Kane County Bar Association, and Chicago Bar Association. Recently, I was published in the Kane County BarBriefs magazine.

Firm: Botti Law Firm, P.C.

1550 Spring Rd., 3rd Floor , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Corporate , Criminal Defense , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Probate , Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Aldo Botti has extensive Federal and State trial experience involving complex legal matters that include commercial and business disputes, personal injury, family law, and criminal law. He has represented national and international corporations, as well as individuals in federal and state courts in a number of jurisdictions throughout the United States.. An experienced litigator recognized for his extensive, innovative and thorough trial preparation, Mr. Botti has been selected to be the lead trial attorney in cases that are already in progress. Mr. Botti has won numerous multi-million dollar awards for clients or their families, and has tried numerous high profile criminal and commercial cases. Because Aldo Botti is a highly respected and versatile trial lawyer who represents individuals as well as large corporations, he has been selected by his peers as a member of the Illinois Super Lawyers. He is listed as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Illinois by the American Trial Lawyers Association, and is certified by the Supreme Court Capital Litigation Trial Bar. Mr. Botti is also certified as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is recognized as the most prestigious group of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to trial attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in advocacy by achieving a verdict award or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more. Currently, Mr. Botti concentrates on high award personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, family law, and complex corporate and criminal law cases.. In 1990, Mr. Botti was overwhelmingly elected as the Chairman of DuPage County, and he served for four years. While serving in Wheaton, Illinois as County Board Chairman, he was elected President of the Metropolitan Counties. Mr. Botti has been a guest speaker and lecturer at various seminars and has been recognized in the National Who’s Who of Attorneys, and Martindale Hubbell Publication AV Rating. Additionally, Mr. Botti is a United States Army Veteran.. Mr. Botti has authored articles dealing with Illinois child custody and civil practice that have been published in the Illinois Bar Journal and lectured his peers on civil practice matters.

Firm: Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law

325 Washington Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Albert L. Wysocki is the founding attorney at the Lake County criminal defense firm, Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law. Attorney Wysocki earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Criminal Justice, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago – Kent College of Law. In addition, he received his Associate of Arts degree from the College of Lake County. He was admitted to the State Bar of Illinois in 1977. In 1990, Mr. Wysocki was appointed the Village Attorney and the Village Prosecutor for the Village Round Lake Park, where he served until 1993. Attorney Wysocki is a member of numerous associations including the Jefferson Inns of Court, the Lake County Bar Association, the Illinois Municipal League, the Illinois Institute for Local Government Law, and The Lawyers Club of Chicago.. Mr. Wysocki offers counsel that other lawyers most likely cannot, due to his wide ranging background as a former Lake County judge, prosecutor, Chief Deputy Sheriff, and Premier criminal defense attorney. This extensive background gives Attorney Wysocki an invaluable perspective of not only the side of the defense, but also the prosecution, as well as a perspective as seen by law enforcement. By maintaining a thorough understanding of the United States criminal justice system, he is able to provide his clients with trusted legal counsel and effective services.  Mr. Wysocki believes that it is important to always have his clients’ best interest in mind, and he takes as much time as necessary to fully prepare every facet of the cases he takes on.  His firm handles a variety of cases, and Attorney Wysocki is prepared to represent you whether you are facing charges involving a drug crime, white color crime, DUI offense, and more. To find out more about retaining the representation of a Lake County criminal defense attorney, contact Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law.

Firm: Law Offices of Alan E. Sohn

30 North La Salle Street Suite 2040 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Probate

Firm: Strauss & Malk LLP

135 Revere Dr , Northbrook , Illinois 60062

Practice Areas: ERISA, Estate Planning, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Estate Planning