Probate lawyers in Illinois

Firm: Hammel Law Offices, P.C.

54 North Ottawa Street , Joliet , Illinois 60432

Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault & Battery, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Probate, Traffic Violations, Wills, Wrongful Death, DUI & DWI

In 1985, Mr. Hammel earned his degree in Bachelors of Science from the Marquette University College of Business. Subsequently, he was employed at the Continental National Bank of Chicago for one year. During law school, he clerked for the United States Army Judge Advocate Generals Office VII Corp, Munich Germany. In 1989, he received his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago. After two years as a Will County Assistant Public Defender, he established Hammel Law Offices, P.C., in Joliet, Illinois. In 2005, he merged with Brumund & Jacobs, and subsequently worked extensively in the areas of criminal, traffic and DUI offenses. He is an annual instructor at the Will County Bar Association’s seminar regarding DUI and traffic offenses, and assisted in many prior ISBA seminars. In 2002, he became qualified to administer field sobriety testing in the State of Illinois, and has testified in many Will County Cases regarding the administration of field sobriety testing. His cases in the area of DUI/Criminal law are: People v. Madden, 273 114, 652 N.E.2d 480, 3RD Dist., June 30, 1995; People v. Allen, 375 810, 873 N.E.2d 30, 3RD Dist., August 07, 2007; People v. Love, 393 196, 911 N.E.2d 1015, 3rd Dist., June 03, 2009; People v. Miklos, 393 205, 914 N.E.2d 506, 3rd Dist., July 17, 2009; People v. Garstecki, 234 430, 917 N.E.2d 465, September 24, 2009; People v. Ziobro, 242 34, 949 N.E.2d 631, April 21, 2011; People v. Riffice, 392 961, 911 N.E.2d 1244, 3rd Dist., July 08, 2009; People v. Coners, 374 425, 871 N.E.2d 257, 3rd Dist., June 26, 2007; People v. Donnelly, 327 1101, 765 N.E.2d 496, 3rd Dist., February 21, 2002; People v. Kazenko, 972 N.E.2d 815, 3rd Dist., July 02, 2012; People v. Santovi, 2014 IL App (3d) 130075, --- N.E.3d ----, 2014 WL 2191364,. 3 Dist.,2014, May 27, 2014.

Firm: Tews, Theisen & Tuttle

1 N La Salle St Ste 3000 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Probate

I concentrate on two areas of law.. First, I help guide people who are selling their homes from signing the contract to the closing on the house. I don't charge an hourly rate, and I don't ask for a retainer. I work on a flat fee, and that flat fee is only due if the home closes. Usually, the attorney fee is in the range of $500.. Second, I help people locate and recover lost inheritances and unclaimed property. I don't charge an hourly rate, and I don't ask for a retainer. I work on a contingency fee. That means I get paid only if the client gets his unclaimed property. Usually, the contingency fee is 25%-33%.. If you have a question, the consultation is free.. You can find more information at and. Prior to practicing law, I served in the White House and on several presidential and gubernatorial campaigns.. Today, I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago with my wife Lauryn and our three daughters.. About Our Law Firm. Our law firm was founded in 1867 and has operated continuously since then. In fact, it is the second oldest law firm in Chicago.. Our main office is located at LaSalle and Madison in Chicago, just down the street from Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park.. The firm maintains a diverse practice and provides legal counsel to individuals, families and corporate clients. Please visit our website at.

Firm: O'Connor Cadiz Accident and Injury Law

217 N. McLean Blvd. , Elgin , Illinois 60123

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Landlord & Tenant, Probate, Traffic Violations, Wills, Personal Injury

Hi, I am attorney Carol O’Connor Cadiz. I am a 1996 graduate of DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. Before that, I worked as a Spanish translator for attorneys before and while in law school. Since I worked with an agency, I was at a different law firm almost every day. Often, I was in court translating personal injury trials. The lawyers were always different. The process and the law fascinated me, and I knew that I wanted to be a part of it. One of the reasons that I became a lawyer is because I hated to see how most lawyers were treating the other people in the room. While so many seemed very good in terms of knowing the law, and taught me a lot, most had no "bedside manner". I wanted to do better. I understand that when people are faced with a new situation, especially where law and medicine are concerned, it can be very scary. In personal injury law, law and medicine often come together. You would be shocked if I were to tell you how I saw people being treated, even by their own lawyers. Sometimes, it was nothing short of sickening. I wanted to work with clients not just as their translator but in a way where I could relate to them in the way that I believed was needed. Only when someone is able to have a good working relationship with their lawyer can they begin to understand their case and become a true parter in the outcome.. I began my legal career practicing personal injury law, out of a small law firm in Skokie, Illinois. My boss was kind and did treat his clients with respect, but things were very "old school" and a bit disorganized. I moved out of the area and my career took me elsewhere. I soon moved back to the Chicago area and returned to the personal injury firm in order to sharpen my skills and learn from more experienced lawyers. In 2000, I opened my own law firm in downtown Chicago so that I could do things my own way and help the people that I wanted to work with.. A few years later, I took on a business partner and my law firm became A. Traub and Cadiz. By 2005, our partnership ended and I opened my own firm in Schaumburg, IL. I have been in business for myself ever since, and eventually moved the business to Itasca IL, serving DuPage County. In February 2023, I moved to my current office which is located in Elgin, Illinois. I am licensed in the Northern District of Illinois (Federal Court) and also in the State of Illinois, exclusively serving people in Illinois. While my office is located in Kane County, I also help people in Cook, DuPage, Lake and McHenry counties.. I decided long ago that I wanted to serve clients in a more personalized way- paying particular attention to the specific needs of the individual and getting to know each and every client well. This is why I refuse to become what I call a Personal Injury Mill - with many lawyers cranking out cases without really spending enough time getting to know the facts. Not all of them operate that way, of course, but I knew that I wanted to stay small. For this reason, I am very selective in who I am able to help and I do not take on more cases than I can handle.

Firm: Russo Law Offices LLC

201 East Ogden Avenue , Hinsdale , Illinois 60521

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Corporate, 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: The Law Office of Michael T. Huguelet, P.C.

10723 W 159th St. , Orland Park , Illinois 60467

Practice Areas: Elder, Estate Planning, Probate

Michael T. Huguelet (“Mike”) is a native of Chicago’s Southwest Side and, like many of his contemporaries, is part of a large family. Mike is the oldest of 8 children, father of 5 and grandfather of 11. Family is everything.. After graduating from Brother Rice High School, Mike attended the University of Notre Dame and received a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a major in Accounting in 1976. He then received his Law degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1979, followed by a Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) from The University of Miami (FL) in 1983.. Mike is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Florida and, while maintaining his primary office in Illinois, continues to maintain professional relationships in Florida to service Illinois resident clients who also have a connection to the Sunshine State.. Coming from, and continuing in, a large family, Mike fully appreciates his clients’ desire to protect their hard earned legacies after they are gone, while at the same time, providing protection for their legacies during the rest of their lives, taking into account the issues of aging, health care and wealth management. Mike believes in a wholistic approach to Estate and Asset Protection Planning focusing not only on the individual needs of each client, but also the needs of their family and other loved ones. Mike believes there is no “one size fits all” estate and/or asset protection strategy and, as a result, takes the time to carefully listen to his clients concerns; and by doing so, Mike is able to tailor an estate and/or asset protection plan affording his clients comfort and security in the knowledge that they, and their family and loved ones, are cared for, and protected.

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: Woods and Bates

306 Clinton Street , Lincoln , Illinois 62656

Practice Areas: Collections, General Practice, Probate, Real Estate, Trusts, Wills

Firm: Ross Law Firm Ltd

1622 Colonial Parkway, Ste 201 , Inverness , Illinois 60067

Practice Areas: Probate

We help clients navigate the sometimes confusing world of estate planning, helping them avoid paying unnecessary taxes, costs, and fees so that more assets pass efficiently and quickly to enrich the lives of their loved ones or support their favored causes. We design our plans to be enforceable and clear, with a goal of minimizing disputes over our client’s hard-earned legacies.. Bob has 43+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer and works with his sons, fellow Illinois attorneys Patrick and Daniel. We thoughtfully counsel and represent persons keeping in mind that each client is important. We are sensitive to the need to minimize overall fees and costs.

Firm: Rincker Law, PLLC

229 E Main Street , Shelbyville , Illinois 62565

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Agriculture, General Practice, Business, Estate Planning, Environmental, Trademark Application, Animal Law, Mediation, Probate, Real Estate, Child Custody, Child Support, Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation

Cari Rincker is licensed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, Texas, Kentucky and the District of Columbia. She is a trained mediator for divorces and child custody and visitation disputes. She is also on the mediation roster for the New York Agriculture Mediation Program and New Jersey Agriculture Mediation Program. On the family and matrimonial side of her practice, Cari is a past member of the City Bar Association for New York's Matrimonial Law Committee.. Cari’s passion for agriculture issues is deeply rooted. She grew up on a seedstock Simmental cattle operation in Shelbyville, Illinois where she spent significant time working on her family’s farm. She showed cattle through 4-H and FFA at both the local and national levels and was involved with the American Junior Simmental Association.. Cari went on to attend Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois where she received her Associate’s in Agriculture Science and had a successful career on their livestock judging team. Cari then transferred to Texas A & M University where received her Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science and was a member of both the Livestock and Meat Animal Evaluation (“Askarben”) judging teams and actively involved with Saddle and Sirloin and Texas Aggie Cattlewomen. At Texas A & M University, Cari was selected to participate in the Congressional Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy Internship Program through the College of Agriculture. It is here that Cari received her first glimpse into agriculture law and policy during her summer working for Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX).. After Texas A & M, Cari came back home to the University of Illinois to complete her Masters of Science in Ruminant Nutrition where her concentration was in beef feedlot nutrition. Cari completed two research projects in the areas of distillers grain and genetic markers for marbling which each led to published works. During this time, Cari was a research and teaching assistant for Dr. Larry Berger, coached the Shelby County 4-H Livestock Judging Team, and completed an internship with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in Washington, D.C.. Due to her passion for law and policy, Cari decided to complete her Juris Doctor from Pace University, School of Law, in White Plains, New York. At Pace, Cari completed certificates in both Environmental Law and International Law and was a Vice-Chair on the National Environmental Moot Court Competition Board. While in law school, Cari worked at SimmonsCooper, LLC in their international litigation division and completed a consultantcy with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations where she conducted research on national legal frameworks on the conservation of livestock biodiversity and was a contributing author to The State of the World's Animal Genetic Reserouces for Food and Agriculture.. Furthermore, while at Pace, Cari participated in Yale University’s School of Forestry’s Environmental Diplomacy program where she worked as an advisor for the Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the United Nations and sat on the floor of the General Assembly and gave policy recommendations to Ambassador Capelle. In addition to these experiences, Cari interned with Homelessness Prevention Unit for the Los Angeles Public Counsel, the largest pro bono clinic in the world.. Cari continues to have her boots planted firmly in agriculture and enjoys judging livestock shows and taking pictures of the livestock industry and rural life. She is the owner of Rincker Cattle Co., a SimAngus operation in Shelbyville Illinois, and is on the leadership board for National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Young Producer’s Council. Cari also enjoys international travel, distance running, playing volleyball, watching both Illini basketball and Aggie football, and sitting in the cheapseats for baseball games. Community service remains a high priority for Cari as she serves the New York metropolitan area through her church and non-profit organizations.

Firm: Antonietti Law

15 Salt Creek Lane , Hinsdale , Illinois 60521

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Probate, Wills

At Antonietti & Associates we have offered quality representation and comforting personal service to clients in Greater Chicago since 1995. Our law firm’s founder, former prosecutor Charles Antonietti, brings almost 25 years of experience to the protection of your rights in criminal law and family law matters.. Charles E. Antonietti is a lawyer who customizes his legal leadership to suit your unique situation. He is sensitive and understanding when speaking with you; forceful when negotiating on your behalf; and aggressive with tactics in criminal defense, divorce and civil litigation.

Firm: Blake Behme Links Raney, P.C.

Richland Executive Plaza II , Belleville , Illinois 62220

Practice Areas: Taxation - State & Federal, Probate

EDWARD J. BLAKE, JR. was born in East St. Louis, Illinois in 1952. He has been engaged in the private practice of law for more than 40 years.. Education: St. Louis University (B.S.B.A., 1975); Southern Illinois University (M.B.A., 1977); St. Louis University (J.D., 1978); Washington University (LL.M., in Taxation, 1982).Member: The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis; St. Clair County, Illinois State (Member: Section on Estate Planning, 1987 – 1988; Federal Taxation, 1988 – 1989; Business Advice & Financial Planning, 1995-1996) and American Bar Association. Madison County Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, American Agricultural Law Association, Illinois State Trial Lawyers Association, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and Top 100 Family Lawyers in the State of Illinois. Illinois State Bar Association Section Member: (1) Trusts & Estates; (2) Family Law; (3) Agricultural Law; and (4) Civil Practice & Procedure.. Auto Accident, Bankruptcy, Business, Child Custody, Child Support, Collaborative Divorce, Commercial Real Estate, Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Debt Settlement, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Employment, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Breaches of Fiduciary Duty, Family, Foreclosure, Immigration Law, Landlord/Tenant, Legal Malpractice, Litigation, Civil Lawsuits, Military Divorce, Nursing Home, Personal Injury, Probate, Estate Settlement, Real Estate, Securities, Sex Crimes, DCFS, Sexual Harassment, Tax, Internal Revenue Service, Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Traffic Tickets, Unemployment, White Collar Crime, Workman’s Compensation, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Termination.

Firm: James J Gay Law, LLC

55 West Monroe Street , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Civil, Probate, Trusts, Personal Injury

Representing individuals in Personal Injury and Workers Compensation matters throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Call for a FREE consultation.

Firm: Ronald L. Bell & Associates P.C.

1113 S. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 204 , Libertyville , Illinois 60048

Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Asbestos, Assault & Battery, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Communications & Media, Constitutional, Construction, Contracts, Criminal Defense, Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Drugs & Medical Devices, Employment & Labor, Estate Planning, Family, Gaming, Government Contracts, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Probate, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Real Estate, Toxic Substances, Trademarks, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Divorce & Separation

I have met and talked with almost every noteworthy political person in the last 20 years through my work as a consultant and general counsel to one of the largest consulting companies in the U.S.

Firm: Law Offices of Peter Y. Qiu

518 W 26th Street , Chicago , Illinois 60616

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business, Civil, Copyrights, Corporate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Immigration & Naturalization, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation

Firm: The Law Office of Doug Nelson, P.C.

180 N LaSalle St Ste 3700 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Probate, Trusts, Wills, Business

I strive to be approachable and straightforward, and as a client you will deal with me directly. I enjoy working with individuals, estates and businesses to get legal results in a timely fashion, particularly during trying times for families.. I hold a BS from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a JD from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. I am licensed in Illinois and a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. I am also proud to volunteer with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, which provides free legal services to lower-income individuals.. Before law school, I worked as a marine biologist in Alaska, collecting fisheries data for the federal government aboard commercial fishing vessels between 59' and 270' in length. I currently live with my family near Chicago and enjoy distance biking, traveling, and reading.

Firm: Brady & Jensen

2425 Royal Boulevard 579 , Elgin , Illinois 60123

Practice Areas: Agricultural, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Contracts, Elder, Employment & Labor, Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate, Real Estate, Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills

Firm: Pierson & Strachan, P.C.

67 E. Scranton Ave. , Lake Bluff , Illinois 60044

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business, Probate

Firm: Carol A. Nolan, Attorney at Law

1001 Warrenville Road , Lisle , Illinois 60532

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Nursing Home Negligence, Probate, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Trusts, Wills

Carol also has expertise in preparing revocable living trusts, wills, and other estate planning tools. This includes plans for special needs children, disabled adults, clients with minor children, and second marriages.

Firm: Bennett Law Firm LLC

2015 Spring Road , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Probate, Securities, 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.

Firm: Karl H Magnus Attorney

1320 Tower Rd , Schaumburg , Illinois 60173

Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Probate

5250 Old Orchard Rd Ste 300 , Skokie , Illinois 60077

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Wills

Firm: The Homer Law Firm, P.C.

200 E. 5th Avenue , Naperville , Illinois 60563

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Real Estate, Financial, Retirement Planning, Trust Investment, Probate Administration, Land Trusts, Real Estate Acquisitions, Real Estate Contracts, Real Estate Leasing, Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Title, Real Property, Real Property Acquisitions, Residential Real Estate, Residential Real Estate Sales, Decedents Estates, Estate Administration, Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children, Estate Planning for the Disabled, Estate Planning for the Elderly, Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Estate Settlements, Family Trusts, Family Wealth Transfer, Financial Planning, Living Trusts, Personal Planning, Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Trusts, Trust Administration, Trust Law, Trust Planning, Wealth Preservation, Inheritance, Living Wills

Firm: Rogoff & Betancourt, P.C.

2720 South River Road , Des Plaines , Illinois 60018

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate

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: Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP

191 E. Deerpath , Lake Forest , Illinois 60045

Practice Areas: Probate

Firm: Charles T. Newland & Associates

3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 990 , Rolling Meadows , Illinois 60008

Practice Areas: Civil, Corporate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate

Charles T. Newland focuses on handling probate estate administration, contested estates, business litigation matters, and personal injury cases. Over the years, he has helped his clients recover millions of dollars in compensation. After earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana in 1984, he went on to receive his Juris Doctorate, with Highest Distinction (graduating 3rd in a class of 210) from The John Marshall Law School in. Newland was recently selected by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of Illinois for 2014 and is the recipient of a number of other prestigious awards. He is a current member of the Lake County Bar Association, Northwest Suburban Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He served for three (3) years as the Co-Chairman of the Lake County Bar Association Trusts and Estates Committee and serves as a Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in guardianship cases.

Firm: Brooks, Adams & Tarulis

101 North Washington Street , Naperville , Illinois 60540

Practice Areas: Civil, Estate Planning, Land Use & Zoning, Municipal, Probate, Real Estate

Firm: Bruzgul & Associates, Ltd.

120 S State St Ste 535 , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Probate

JoAnne Bruzgul has been a well-respected member of the Chicago legal community for over 25 years. Her general civil law practice is recognized for its expertise in structuring legal arrangements, preparing estate plans, transacting and litigating real estate matters, family law, and probate matters.. Forward thinking and innovative, JoAnne founded her firm to bring personalized attention with creative common-sense solutions to her clients. She has assembled a talented team of attorneys and other professionals for creative collaboration, specialized expertise, and a dedicated workforce as needed. Her goal for each client is to achieve favorable results, and to do so cost-effectively.. JoAnne’s strong client advocacy and steadfast dedication resonates in all aspects of her legal representation. She guides and assists her clients through a multitude of challenging situations with compassion and empathy, and aggressively fights for their interests. JoAnne is one lawyer that you want to have on your side.. JoAnne earned her Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law and served as judicial clerk to Judge William C. Lee of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. She is admitted to the Illinois bar and to federal trial bars in Illinois and Wisconsin. Jo Anne is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.

Firm: Banahan & Haas

22 S. 4th Street, Suite 5 , Geneva , Illinois 60134

Practice Areas: Probate

Brian J. Banahan has been practicing law in DuPage, Kane and Cook County Illinois for many years. He began his legal career and learned his way around the courtroom in 1997 as a full timetor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. From there, Mr. Banahan moved to serve as chief legal counsel and Deputy Public Administrator for DuPage County for 17 years. In that job, Mr. Banahan managed, administered, litigated, settled, and closed hundreds of decedent’s estates and an extensive number of related legal matters in nearly every area of the law. In the process, he has recovered, liquidated, litigated, accounted for, and distributed tens of millions of dollars in assets of every kind. He also gained a lifetime’s worth of invaluable and practical experience in a broad range of practice areas.. Throughout his 17 year tenure as Deputy Public Administrator, Mr. Banahan also remained very active in the private practice of law handling matters for hundreds of private clients in the areas of Civil Litigation, Family Law, Probate Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and Elder Law, having obtained favorable settlements, verdicts, judgements and closed cases, transactions, and estates of all shapes and sizes, for hundreds of loyal private clients.. In 2006, while maintaining his position as chief legal counsel for the Public Administrator, Mr. Banahan, left the firm of his private employer after 8 years of service as managing partner, and opened the Law Offices of Brian J. Banahan, LLC, focusing his private practice in the same areas of law that he has practiced in both the public and private sector throughout his career, namely, Probate, Family Law, and Civil Litigation. Dedicated to giving honest advice and focused on solving client’s problems, the firm has thrived since its’ inception.. In 2014, Mr. Banahan joined forces with friend, colleague, and law school classmate Chris Haas to form Banahan & Haas. The firm was established in order to better serve the growing demand for both attorneys services in both DuPage and Kane Counties, and is dedicated to the same level of client service and the principals of professionalism, experience, integrity, and results, that Mr. Banahan and Mr. Haas have achieved, practiced, and honored since they began their careers.. Mr. Banahan is a member of the DuPage County, Kane County, and Illinois State Bar Associations and lectures on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Family Law. He lives with his wife and three children in the far Western Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.. Honesty, integrity, and professional expertise are the hallmarks of Mr. Banahan’s law practice. Mr. Banahan has spent his entire career solving difficult legal problems in both the public and private sectors with dedication, sincerity, and respect for his clients. His diverse background and years of professional experience enable him to assess legal situations quickly, give good, honest legal advice, and obtain real results for his clients. Mr. Banahan remains personally involved with and oversees every case that comes to the firm. He has always maintained an outstanding record of client satisfaction and loyalty.

Firm: Banahan & Haas

330 S Naperville Rd Ste 210 , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Probate

7720 W. Touhy Ave., Suite E , Chicago , Illinois 60631

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Probate, General Practice, Corporate, Construction

Firm: Law Office of George Stamogiannos

226 State Street , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: Probate, Family, Estate Planning, Trusts, Guardianship

Firm: McCarthy Law Office

136 East Ninth Street , Lockport , Illinois 60411

Practice Areas: Adoption, Civil, DUI/DWI, Family, Probate, Real Estate, Traffic Violations

Firm: Djurisic, PC

815 W. Van Buren St. , Chicago , Illinois 60607

Practice Areas: Probate

As a an attorney with over 20 years of expereince, I can provide quality legal services in a cost effective manner in the areas of Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Health Care and business matters. Every matter is unique and I take the time to find solutions that work for each client's situation and goals.

Firm: Peck Ritchey, LLC

321 S. Plymouth Ct. , Chicago , Illinois 60604

Practice Areas: Civil, Elder, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, 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."

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.

Firm: Roberts & Caruso

411 W Wesley St , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Probate

Roberts & Caruso provides its clients with large firm skills while retaining the personal service and cost structure of a small firm. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to small and start-up businesses and individuals. Our services cover most areas of business law and personal representation, exclusive of divorce. Our experience in representing technology businesses and both vendors and customers in technology transactions is unparalleled. We obtain referrals from other probate attorneys because of our expertise in probate litigation. We also have extensive experience in civil litigation and appeals in state and federal courts.

Firm: SBK Law Group

555 Waters Edge Suite 205 , Lombard , Illinois 60148

Practice Areas: Probate

Attorney Michelle Bugajsky focuses her practice on probate, estate planning, guardianship and trusts. Michelle concentrates on these practice areas because they allow her to be deeply involved with helping people and families attain their best outcome through stressful times. Whether assisting clients in planning for their futures or helping clients through problems in the here and now, Michelle provides caring and thoughtful legal services. Michelle understands that without someone to guide them in times of strife, clients may struggle with the difficulties involved in making educated and focused decisions. Michelle fills that need – she sees clients through their legal needs in difficult and challenging times and she works intensely to craft results tailored to what is most important to each individual client. Michelle takes great pride in combining her keen legal expertise of probate and estate planning law with a plan uniquely crafted for each specific client or family.. Michelle attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, double majoring in Political Science and Criminal Justice. Thereafter, Michelle accepted an academic scholarship to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent School of Law. While attending Kent, Michelle focused her studies on family law, taxation and estate planning. During law school, Michelle served as a 711 attorney, a research assistant, and a judicial extern. Through these, Michelle gained rare insight into judicial decision-making and courtroom strategy.. Michelle joined a DuPage County general practice firm. There Michelle established herself and quickly rose through the ranks from associate to senior associate, where she was ultimately entrusted with the day-to-day administration of the firm. Today, as a partner at SBK Law Group, Michelle’s goal is to continue to bring her client’s personal, creative, and attentive legal services in the areas of decedent’s estates, estate administration, guardianships, estate planning, mediation, and trusts. Michelle’s vision for SBK is to offer clients a welcoming environment, high quality legal services, value, and personalized care.. At SBK Law Group, Michelle offers representation in all areas of probate and comprehensive estate planning. Michelle’s family law role at the firm often focuses on mediation and financial matters, with Michelle frequently weighing in on key issues such as asset division, maintenance, child support, retirement accounts, and executive compensation.

Firm: Jayaraman Law

332 South Michigan Ave. , Chicago , Illinois 60604

Practice Areas: Probate

Attorney Shekar Jayaraman, Esq., LL.M has a multi-faceted background of both public and private sector experience. He is passionate, zealous, and detail oriented.. Notably, Attorney Jayaraman was a Judicial Clerk for a United States Magistrate, with a heavy focus on violent crimes. He earned an LL.M. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in Business and Corporate Governance, and has served under the Ohio Secretary of State as a Regional Liaison, handling Business Services and Elections.. While in law school, Attorney Jayaraman was selected as an Extern for a United States Magistrate for the summer after his first year, and was selected as a Fellow for the prestigious Janet D. Steiger Fellowship for the summer after his second year, concentrating primarily on Consumer Protection issues. He served as his law school’s Student Bar Association President, and placed first in his law school’s annual Alternative Dispute Resolution competition while in his first year.. Attorney Jayaraman is licensed to practice in Illinois and is confident that his educational background, federal clerkship experience, and overall life experiences will make him an excellent advocate for your legal needs.. Jayaraman Law focuses on Estate Planning, Business Planning and Criminal defense, exhibiting a passion for advocacy and serving clients. Attorney Jayaraman’s strong research and writing skills, honed during his federal clerkship, will allow him to hit the ground running on any case.

Firm: Law Office of Lisa A. Coffey, PC

3408 Orchard Road. , Oswego , Illinois 60543

Practice Areas: Probate

53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 752 , Chicago , Illinois 60604

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Probate

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

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.

Firm: Mathis, Marifian, Richter and Grandy, Ltd.

23 Public Square   300 , Belleville , Illinois 62220

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate, Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Tax

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

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: Law Offices of Alan E. Sohn

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

Practice Areas: Probate

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: Katherine L. Maloney & Associates, LLC

15409 S Route 59 , Plainfield , Illinois 60544

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family, Probate, Real Estate, 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.

Firm: The Law Office of Kevin Williams

2295 Bannister Lane , Aurora , Illinois 60504

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

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).

Firm: Anderson & Associates, P.C.

1701 East Woodfield Rd   1050  6 , Schaumburg , Illinois 60173

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning, Family, Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate, Trusts, Wills

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

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.