$ 150-300 per hour
Timothy Edward Kalamaros
About Timothy
Biography
Seasoned estate lawyer serving clients in Northern Indiana in the areas of wills, trusts, estates. We rrepresent executors, trustees, personal representatives, but also beneficiaries and creditors of estates.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Illinois for 29 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 29 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Timothy Edward Kalamaros
1117 Lincoln Way West, Mishawaka, IN, 46544-1711
Timothy Kalamaros Law Office PC
1117 Linconway West, Mishawaka, IN, 46544
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Timothy Edward Kalamaros's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very knowledgeable
Mr. Kalamaros helped me plan my estate this past spring; He was incredibly patient and knowledgeable, and answered all my questions. Considering that estate planning is normally quite a stressful process, my affairs were put in order in a methodical and comprehensive manner that left me with very lit...
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Extremely pleased
Tim showed why he belongs here. He was super knowledgeable on everything and he put me before himself. I was super pleased with my results and I can thank him for that. 100 percent recommend Tim!
Posted by Robert | April 30, 2015
Superb attorney!
When my material estate (and much more) was put into grave jeopardy, the first person to whom my partner turned was Tim K., and we both enjoyed much greater peace of mind as a result of his efforts. Our confidence in Tim's legal acumen helped to allay our over-many fears of worst case scenarios; more...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2015
Timothy Kalamarous Review
My mother had here estate with Tim. When she passed away he was very descriptive on what I needed to do to close her estate quickly and accurately. He told me what records to keep and which of my mom's outstanding expenses to take care of first. His Paralegal was very easy to work with and pleasant t...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2015
Guardianship
He has been very helpful in advising me on the right way to handle my mothers financial and personal matters and her estate planning. He takes the time to answer your questions and if he is not sure he is willing to search for the correct one. I would highly recommend him.
Timothy Edward Kalamaros's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Timothy is an excellent trial attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."
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"Mr. Kalamaros is a premier estate planning attorney. Mr. Kalamaros is a veteran when it comes to getting results. If seeking an Indiana attorney for your estate planning, trusts, or wills necessities contact this man."
"As a probate litigation attorney with significant experience dealing with out-of-state cases, I can say that Timothy Kalamaros is a highly intelligent and competent lawyer you'd want in your legal corner. Tim is not only bright, he's well-versed in estate, trust and probate law and knows how to protect his clients - the top priority. I wholeheartedly endorse Tim and recommend him to anyone looking for a top-caliber estate attorney."
"I recommend attorney Kalamaros for any estate planning or estate matter in the St Joseph County or surrounding area. I am from Indianapolis and having a fellow attorney who understands the law and can get the job done professionally but kindly - it important."
"Tim is an experienced attorney whose mature approach to Estate Planning is second-to-none. He brings considerable personal integrity and talent to bear in serving his clients' Estate Planning & Elder Law needs. I am happy to give him my positive endorsement. He is a credit to the legal profession. We need more like him."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"I endorse this lawyer. When I have a question about legal issues, I always know that I'll get a smart, solid answer from Tim. He's very well-read, experienced, and practical. His practice combines excellent elements of law, practical and cases, and I know he's not afraid of the courtroom. The kind of experience, wisdom and counsel that Tim offers is the kind that I would be looking for if I needed help. He's an excellent all-around resource and it sounds like his clients recognize that enormous value. He's my friend, but I also consider him an invaluable personal resource."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kalamaros' knowledge and passion for the legal profession are inspirational."
"I endorse this lawyer. I reached out for help on a probate matter and Tim not only answered my questions, but sent me sample documents. He has also urged me to join the probate and estates section of the Indiana Bar Association, which I will do. He has set a great example of experienced attorney's helping those of us new to the profession, or new to an area of the law."
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"I endorse Tim in the areas of Probate, Trusts & Estates and Elder law. He has been in practice for over 15 years and clearly has a superior level of knowledge and legal skills that brings excellent results for his clients!"
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Experience
Honors
2016
Keystone Society, Indiana Bar Foundation
2015
Master Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
2015
"Superb" rating 10/10, AVVO
2011
Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
2004
BV "Distinguished" rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Owner, Timothy E. Kalamaros Law Office, PC
1996 - 2000
associate, Edward N. Kalamaros & Associates, PC
Associations
2016 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association, Ethics CommitteeMember
2010 - Present
St. Joseph County Probate committeeMember
2004 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association, Unauthorized Practice of Law CommitteeMember
1996 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association, Estate, Probate, Trust and Real Property SectionMember
1996 - Present
St. Joseph County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Indiana State Bar Association, Unauthorized Practice of Law CommitteeChair
1996 - 2009
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Successful challenge of adverse trustee action in foreign state
favorable
Defense of Executor against Bank Trustee
favorable order on final accounting
Resolving Family Fight among Heirs of Interconnected Estate & Guardianship
favorable judgment
Successful Defense of Estate in a will contest
favorable mediation
Award of estate vehicle to repay Personal Rep expenses
favorable judgment
defense of widow against attempt to replevin goods by step-daughter
favorable
$1.3 Million Judgment for Fraud against lawyer who exploited elderly clients
favorable judgment
Defense of Estate Personal Representative against claimant
favorable
Mediation of complex Estate litigation
favorable
Defense of Estate against Co-Fiduciary claims
favorable
Defense of Estate Pers. Rep. against beneficiary challenges
favorable
Representation of beneficiary against compelled sale of home
favorable
Successful Appointment of Personal Representative after sibling rivalry case
favorable
Defense of Personal Representative against Co-Personal Representative attacks in court
favorable
Successful Defense of Guardian against Challenge to Accounting
favorable
Personal Representative actions successfully defended in contentious dual estates
favorable
Objection to Final Accounting brings hundreds of thousands of dollars more to client
favorable
Successful Defense of Financial Accounts gifted and Private Financial Information
favorabe
Docket of Trust to secure Estate assets
favorable
Removal of Personal Representative
favorable
Defense of Guardian
successful
Representation of Heir
favorable
Representation of Co-Personal Rep against other Co-PR
favorable
Representation of Co-Guardian against other Co-Guardian
favorable
expert witness testimony
favorable
Defense of Manager of Estate owned company
positive
Trial of credit card claims on estate
verdict in favor of estate
Defense verdict, trial of medical bills claimed against estate
Favorable- verdict for estate
Removal of Personal Representative and successful Probate of Will
Favorable
Defense of Personal Representative against Claimant on Estate
Favorable
Defense of Heirs against claims of Personal Representative
Favorable
Trial of credit card claims on estate
verdict in favor of estate
Defense of Personal Representative against Objection by Claimant on Estate
Favorable
Removal of PR and appointment of independent fiduciary
Favorable
Removal of hostile creditor as Personal Representative and Appointment of Heir as P.R.
favorable
Removal of Personal Representative
Successful hearing, petition granted, PR removed and replaced by court.
Will contest, Action to impose trust due to Slayer's rule; Wrongful Death, and Interpleader of life insurance proceeds
Extensive litigation followed by successful mediations and settlements.
Defense of Estate assets against excessive hospital claim
successful litigation, and favorable settlement
Probate and Defense of Will, Rendering of Accounting, and Defense of action to Transfer Non-Probate Assets into Estate
Accounting rendered successfully. Petition to recover assets not granted. After these outcomes, plaintiff agreed to a settlement dismissing her case and allowing the probate of the will and continuing of the estate adminstration without her.
Action to Enforce Terms of Trust, Compel Trustee Accounting, and Protect Trust Property from Improper Withdrawal
Trustee accounting provided, trust funds secured, parties mediated a settlement dissolving trust and went their separate ways.
Action by Dr. v Salesman: Breach of Contract, Fraud/ Defense of Breach of Contract and Counterclaim v Financing Co.
Judgment successfully obtained against salesman; then, favorable mediated settlement of action by financing company.
Action for Fraud, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Confidential Relationship, Imposition of Constructive Trust, & Accounting
TRO granted, followed by successful mediation.
Education
1996
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Notre Dame
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2012
Indiana Solo and Small Firm conference
Gun trusts
2011
Basics of Will Drafting
Testamentary Capacity and Proper Execution and Publishing of Wills
2004
Probate Process
Intestate Estates, spousal and family rights
2000
"Estate Planning and Probate for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant in Indiana,"
Probate procedures
Publications
2004
"Indiana Spousal Elective Share," and "Indiana Intestate Succession," The Probate Process From Start to Finish in Indiana
"Indiana Spousal Elective Share," & "Indiana Intestate Succession,"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do we (wife & I) need to quitclaim the property from our 1st revocable living trust (RLT) into our new RLT?
10 Aug 2021
Q&A
Am I required to reopen my deceased mothers estate, and act as successor PR, so a firm can continue litigating a tobacco case?
10 Aug 2021
Q&A
Must a trust document be filed in a court monitored supervised trust case?
26 Oct 2020
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
How to be ready to hire a lawyer for a contested trust or estate matter.
03 May 2013
Legal Guide
What is the difference between a revocable and irrevocable trust, and what is a living trust?
02 Aug 2012