Zachary J. Hesselbaum

Also known as Zach Hesselbaum
Zachary J. Hesselbaum

9.8

Superb

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Elder Law
    5 years, 225 cases
  • 25% Estate Planning
    5 years, 125 cases
  • 25% Trusts
    5 years, 100 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (0)

I work to provide solutions for families who are burdened with the issues of long term care. The solutions often involve estate and tax planning, medicaid... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Satisfied client”

Posted by: Vicky, 19 days ago.

Client Review: Zach and the Law Elder Law team went above and beyond in helping my family during a very difficult time. Our Mother became very ill in a short time.... more
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5 star rating

“Such Kind Service”

Posted by: David, 4 months ago.

Client Review: We came to Zach for help getting our affairs in order since I retired. He was so helpful, and kind through the whole process. He guided me through... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


Louis Theodore Wierenga

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Louis Wierenga , Chicago (IL), 3 months ago
Rosalind M Robertson

I endorse this lawyer. Zach is a leader in the Elder Law community. He is willing to share is knowledge with fellow Elder Law attorneys by teaching... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Rosalind Robertson , East Alton (IL), 6 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

5 years since Zachary J. Hesselbaum was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2008 05/02/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Associate Attorney at Law ElderLaw, LLP 2008–present
Law Clerk at Law ElderLaw, LLP 2006–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
DePaul University College of Law Master of Laws in Taxation (Candidate 2013) LL.M - Master of Laws 2013
Valparaiso University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2008
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Community Partnership of the Year Award Illinois Health Care Association 2010
Outstanding Leadership & Service Award Valparaiso University 2005

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Vice Chair DuPage County Bar Association, Elder Law Committee 2012–present
Vice President ESSE- Ecumenical Support Services for the Elderly 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 1 Legal Answer
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 9 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The necessary resolution for 2013: Don’t lose sight of the changing VA pension landscape Illinois State Bar Association Elder Law Newsletter 2013
Paying for Long Term Care in Illinois Illinois Bar Journal 2012

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Elder Law Essentials Estate Planning Workshop 2013
The Medicaid Time Bomb: The Interplay between VA pension benefits and Medicaid in Illinois. Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education- Elder Law Short Course 2012 2012
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