Probate lawyers in Illinois John H. to Margaret Bennett

Explore Illinois attorneys like John H. Elder, John McCracken, John Vojta, Jonathan Linnemeyer, Jonathan Ruud, Joseph Robinson, Juli Gumina, and Margaret Bennett. in cities like Champaign, Palatine, Moline, Naperville and Oak Brook. These attorneys specialize in Probate in Zip codes like 61826, 62025, 60523.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

John H. Elder

Firm: Meyer Capel, A Professional Corporation
306 West Church Street   PO Box 6750 , Champaign , Illinois 61826
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts,Wills
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kenneth Mclaughlin

Firm: McLaughlin & Associates, P.C.
1 E. Benton St. , Aurora , Illinois 60505
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Construction , Contracts, Estate Planning, Franchise , Government Contracts, Housing & Construction Defects, Insurance , Labor , Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills, Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation
Mr. McLaughlin heads the firm’s business practice. For nearly 20 years, he has represented businesses ranging from startups to national companies in the areas of corporate formation, business succession, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, trademark, and asset protection. He has extensive commercial litigation experience and regularly represents businesses in shareholders’ and partners’ disputes, breach of contract claims, employee disputes, trade secrets and noncompete violations, copyright and trademark violations, GAO bid disputes, and commercial real estate disputes. He is a member of the Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois, is authorized to appear before the Court of Federal Claims, and has successfully handled multimillion dollar cases before a wide range of federal, state, and local agencies and courts. Mr. McLaughlin utilizes his trial experience in conjunction with his corporate and estate planning experience to develop asset protection programs for business owners, recognizing the special challenges facing professionals such as physicians. He also represents fiduciaries in probate and trust disputes.
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“I’ve used Ken for over a decade for multiple contracts. Highly recommend!”
— Brandon Musgrave
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Louis A. Rascia

Firm: Griffith & Jacobson, L.L.C.
3550   55 W Monroe St 082 , Chicago , Illinois 60603
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts
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“He is the Best. Very knowledgeable in both State and Federal law and keeps current. He is aggressive and can play passive if need to. He is liked and respected by his Peers and Jud…”
— Juan Bravo
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Leon Teichner

Firm: Leon J Teichner
161 North Clark Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Probate
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“though I thought he could have been more communicative, but that could have been because he didn't”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Leo G. Aubel

Firm: Deutsch, Levy and Engel, Chartered
West Washington Street , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Probate ,Real Estate
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“Leo was completely unprofessional and never provided me with updates. He worked on his own time and disregarded any timelines that I asked of him. W...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Kevin Williams

Firm: The Law Office of Kevin Williams
2295 Bannister Lane , Aurora , Illinois 60504
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate , Real Estate , Wills, Probate, Probate, Probate
I enjoy practicing law!  However, when I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two boys, playing the guitar, reading a good book, or watching a good movie (especially mysteries).
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“Kevin Williams helped & advised my husband & me with closing out my step-grandparent's estate. It was a challenging situation that dragged on far longer than it should have, due to…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Kevin Richter

Firm: Mathis, Marifian, Richter and Grandy, Ltd.
23 Public Square   300 , Belleville , Illinois 62220
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Employee Benefits, Employment & Labor , ERISA, Estate Planning, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation
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“Prompt & profrssional”
— herman williams
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Kevin Linder

Firm: Linder Law Offices
South Second Street , Springfield , Illinois 62704
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Family ,Probate ,Social Security Benefits & Disability,Taxation - State & Federal
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“I had been so discourage in my attemp at getting my ssi . I had been fighting since 2006 to get it i hire Mr Linder and in a matter of 3 weeks i have ...”
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— Freddy Scott
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kerry Peck

Firm: Peck Ritchey, LLC
321 S. Plymouth Ct. , Chicago , Illinois 60604
Practice Areas: Civil , Elder , Estate Planning, Probate , Trusts, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
I am the past president of the 22,000 member Chicago Bar Association (CBA) and founder of the Elder Law Committee of the CBA. I authored chapters on guardianship litigation and will contests for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education and my firm was hired by the city of Chicago's Department on Aging to re-write the elder abuse and neglect act. I have been chosen as an Illinois Super Lawyer four years running and in 2007 was named "Jewish Chicagoan of the Year."
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“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 4.9 out of 5

Kenneth Bloom

Firm: Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC
55 West Monroe Street , Chicago , Illinois 60603
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Estate Planning, Probate , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning
Kenneth M. Bloom is a partner at Latimer LeVay Fyock, LLC. Mr. Bloom, a CPA as well as an attorney, is rated among the top six percent of Illinois estate planning attorneys, as selected by his peers and the American Research Corporation, and has received the highest rating of distinction by the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. Ken is listed in the Who’s Who in American Law as well as the National Register of Who's Who in Executives and Professionals. In addition, Ken was named to the exclusive roll of 2007-2015 Illinois Super Lawyers. Ken lectures extensively and is regularly published in several journals including those published by the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Chicago Bar Association, as well as the Chicago Tribune. In addition, Ken has attended the Stetson University Law School’s Special Needs Trust Symposium for many years and is active with the Special Needs Alliance, an invitation-only national group of attorneys dedicated to meeting the estate planning needs of the disabled.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John McCracken

Firm: Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.
2227 S State Route 157 , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Contracts, Corporate , Mergers & Acquisitions, Probate , Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation
Before joining Goldenberg Heller Antognoli & Rowland, P.C., John McCracken had been a partner with Coffey & McCracken Law Firm since 2001 where he oversaw all litigation matters of the firm and represented clients in a wide range of transactional matters. John has prosecuted and defended a wide variety of lawsuits including shareholder disputes, breaches of contract, title insurance claims, real estate disputes, negligence, fraud, and conspiracy claims.. John has appeared in courtrooms throughout southern and central Illinois and has honed his advocacy skills through hundreds of court appearances in several jurisdictions. John also has a wide range of experience in corporate and transactional matters. In addition to forming new corporate entities for clients, John has represented corporate clients through complex asset and stock purchases, employment matters, real estate developments, and collection matters. A unique area of John’s practice is in the fiber-optic communications industry where he has represented clients in the construction and sale of fiber-optic communication systems.. John’s educational background strengthens his representation of clients, having earned a Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University in 1997, a Master’s of Public Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1992, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Millikin University in 1990. John stays current on new legal issues through continuing legal education courses attended annually.. John is involved in the Edwardsville community and is pleased to have served on the board of the Edwardsville YMCA and of the Children’s Home and Aid-Southern Illinois Region. In addition to being the Chair of the Fire and Police Commission for the City of Edwardsville, he is a member of the Goshen Rotary Club and serves on the property committee of the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. John and his wife, Stacey, have two children and live in Edwardsville.
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“t to the third rendition, paperwork and conferences begin to threaten my sanity. You'll never see th”
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“I have worked with Mr. McCracken as an opposing attorney multiple times both on transactional and litigation cases. There is not one attorney that I would recommend higher for his …”
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“John has been a very trusted and integral part of our business. Whether it is reviewing broker agreements or supplier contracts. We feel confident knowing where we stand. He’s also…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kathryn Harry

Firm: Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C.
1200 Harger Road , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Kathryn has over 30 years of legal experience.  She has two office locations:  Oak Brook, Illinois and Cumming, Georgia.. Ms. Harry graduated from Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois in 1988 and from DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois in 1991. She became licensed in Illinois in 1991, the U.S. Supreme Court in 2005, and in Georgia in 2019.. Her previous appointments with the DuPage County Bar Association include serving as the Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee, the  Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee, on the subcommittee for the Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop for Practicing Attorneys and as a member of the Legal Referral Service Committee. She is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Georgia State Bar Association and is on the Board of Directors for the Forsyth County Bar Association.
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“One the top lawyers/law firm in Illinois. I get top level service with spot on results.”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
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“My experience at Kathryn L. Harry & Associates was incredible from the start of the process all the way through. I searched around and this place stuck out to me. First, thank you …”
— Adam F

Katherine Maloney

Firm: Katherine L. Maloney & Associates, LLC
15409 S Route 59 , Plainfield , Illinois 60544
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Real Estate , Guardianship, Guardianship, Guardianship
People planning divorce often have serious misconceptions about the law. You can avoid these misconceptions by hiring qualified counsel to protect your legal rights and explain your responsibilities.
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“I had gotten my will done by her. She always returned my calls and answers all the questions I give”
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“Kathy Maloney represented me in a very contentious divorce case. I highly recommend her. She had the calmness that I personally needed, and voracity that was needed in court. She a…”
— Jody Thompson
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Karl Magnus

Firm: Karl H Magnus Attorney
1320 Tower Rd , Schaumburg , Illinois 60173
Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Probate, Probate, Probate, Probate
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“gan the processof refinancing my home. Unfortuately, the day before the signing date , I was advised”
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“I've known Karl for a few years now. I needed a trust drawn up and Karl was recommended, (after all trusts can be complicated). He was professional to work with, explained everythi…”
— Mary Sykes
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Juli Gumina

Firm: STG Divorce Law, P.C.
650 E. Diehl Rd. Ste. 115 , Naperville , Illinois 60563
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Mediation, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Probate , Family
Since 1994, our firm has provided quality legal services in the area of Family Law and Divorce to the residents of Illinois. We have a reputation for giving our clients consistent and in-depth advice and counsel. In other words, our attorneys practice law with a team approach, in order to give you the comprehensive representation you deserve. For example, if you retain us as your family law firm, you will always find someone available to handle emergencies or answer questions. When our clients hire any one of us, they hire every lawyer in the practice. As lawyers, we consult with each other extensively because we feel that attention to detail is an important part of our success; and, accordingly, we will facilitate your case with the utmost care. We will not take your trust for granted.. Comprehensive Approach to Family Law Practice. We take pride in working directly with our clients to assist them in resolving all aspects of their family law case. Divorce and Custody often present a wide variety of issues ranging from financial assessment to psychological evaluation. While we work diligently to assist our clients with their family law issues, we also make a point of preparing our clients for the financial repercussions and the psychological impact of divorce. If your issues require outside counseling and advice, we will refer you to the proper experts, such as forensic accountants or psychologists. If we can handle your issues exclusively, we will do so honestly, diligently, and thoroughly.
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joseph Robinson

Firm: Lillig & Thorsness, Ltd.
1900 Spring Rd Ste 200 , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523
Practice Areas: Probate
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“Joe handled such transactions with the support of his Paralegal. Both of them were a pleasure with”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Jonathan Ruud

Firm: Jonathan C. Ruud
1528 6th Avenue , Moline , Illinois 61265
Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Family , Probate , Real Estate , Trusts, Wills, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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“here. 4 years from start to finish. Too much to go into detail as I’m not reviewing Henry County,”
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“I endorse this lawyer's work.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.1 out of 5

Jonathan Linnemeyer

Firm: Linnemeyer Law, LLC
1001 Warrenville Rd. STE 500 , Lisle , Illinois 60532
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Corporate , Estate Planning, Housing , Probate , Real Estate , Tax Planning, Trusts, Wills, Business
Jonathan Linnemeyer represents businesses and their owners in business transactions and commercial litigation.  Mr. Linnemeyer provides value-conscious legal services, including corporation and LLC formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract review and negotiation, capital raises, contract disputes, and commercial real estate and leasing. Mr. Linnemeyer offers flexible fee structures, including flat fees, contingency fees, and blended fee structures to meet clients' needs.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

John Vojta

Firm: Law Offices Of John C Vojta
119 N. Northwest Hwy , Palatine , Illinois 60067
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Personal Injury, Probate , Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
I graduated from DePaul Law School in Chicago and have been practicing law at trial and appellate levels since passing the Illinois Bar in 1982.  I have worked in many Illinois counties and a variety of Federal Courts.  My extensive experience as a trial attorney and knowledge of the law can provide you with the edge that your particular case needs, even if it never goes to trial. I am well respected among members of the legal community, which allows me to move cases along smoothly and effectively for clients.
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“to answer; excuses were he has lengthy trails and would get back to me as soon as possible. He did a”
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“John is a highly experienced and capable litigation attorney. I have and would recommend John to people seeking representation.”
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“John was very attentive and on top of everything for my case. I highly recommend you visit this office if you ever need family law assistance.”
— Christian Hernandez
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Margaret Bennett

Firm: Bennett Law Firm LLC
2015 Spring Road , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523
Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Probate , Securities , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Margaret Bennett. Highly Experienced Illinois Family Law Attorney Named as a Top 50 Super Lawyer. Margaret A. Bennett is the principal of Bennett Law Firm in Oak Brook, Illinois, having practiced family law, and litigated and mediated divorces for over 30 years.  During her career as a family law attorney, Ms. Bennett received legislative appointment to serve on the Illinois Family Law Study Committee that revised state law provisions relating to family law, child support, child custody, spousal maintenance, and the allocation of assets.. Ms. Bennett is an appointed member of the Illinois Child Support Advisory Committee wherein child support guidelines are reviewed and recommended changes, if any, are made to the state legislature.  Ms. Bennett is an appointed member of the Family Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association (2009 - 2020).  She recently co-authored articles on child support and the new Spousal Maintenance Guidelines for the Illinois State Bar Association Bar Journal.  Ms. Bennett testified before the Judiciary Committee of the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield, Illinois on family law issues (2014 - 2018).  She is the Co-Chair of the Child Support Subcommittee of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section for the term 2010 - 2020.  Ms. Bennett served as Chair of the DuPage County Bar Association Family Law & Practice Committee.. Margaret Bennett has written and contributed numerous articles to various publications, the most recent of which are the Child Support and Maintenance Calculation Guide published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and, Serving the Best Interests of a Child with Significant Developmental Delays published by the Illinois State Bar Association's Section on Family Law.  Ms. Bennett was instrumental in drafting the Income Shares Child Support legislation, the updates and guideline changes to the spousal maintenance statute, and The Parentage Act of 2015.  Ms. Bennett conducts legal seminars relating to the new legislation.  The seminars are offered in Illinois to fellow attorneys, to judges, and to paralegals, all of whom are involved in the practice of family law.. Margaret Bennett's dedication to her profession has not gone without notice.  She has been the recipient of many honors and awards.  She was recognized as one of the top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers (2012 - 2020).  Ms. Bennett has also been named as a Top 50 Illinois Women Super Lawyers (2013 - 2020).  She was presented with the prestigious Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award by the Illinois State Bar Association in recognition of her dedication to the practice of family law.  The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys recognized Ms. Bennett as one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Services.. Martindale-Hubbell rated Ms. Bennett AV Preeminent, the highest rating available, since 1998.  Ms. Bennett was named to the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers (2011 - 2020).  Additionally, Ms. Bennett attained the highest possible rating by , one of the leading lawyer-rating websites.. Currently, Margaret Bennett specializes in collaborative and cooperative divorces and legal separations, and serves as mediator for divorces, child custody matters, and parentage matters.  She received specialized training to conduct mediations and work in the collaborative divorce law process.. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit  or call.
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“ought my case to a close were her knowledge of the law, her scope of experience and skills, her comp”
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“Maggie is an excellent attorney and mediator. As an attorney, she has repeatedly been recognized as a Super Lawyer (which less than 5% of attorneys receive). Her expertise has been…”
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“Maggie recently represented me in my divorce and we used the Illinois collaborative process. Maggie's professionalism and kindness made an emotionally charged and difficult situati…”
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