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About Timothy
Practice areas
- Probate: 40%
Handling all estate matters, in and out of court, for executors, personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries; including contested matters and litigation, as well as general adminstration.
- Lawsuits and disputes: 30%
Lawsuits and disputes of all kinds which relate to estates, trusts, or guardianship: filing or defense of will contests, breach of duty cases, accountings, defense or filing of claims on estates, etc.
- Elder law: 10%
Legal advice concerning matters of interest to seniors, including, estate planning, wills, trusts, POA and other advance directives, and when needed, guardianship.
- Trusts: 10%
Preparation of trusts of all different kinds for individuals and couples; including revocable, irrevocable, living trusts, testamentary trusts, special needs trusts, charitable trusts, asset protection trusts, and NFA trusts. Advising trustees on fidicuary duties and administration and representing beneficiaries in and out of court regarding their shares in trusts.
- Estate planning: 10%
Preparation of suitable estate planning instruments for clients including wills, trusts, and advance directives; and advising clients on all estate planning matters.
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1996 | 05/16/2017 |
| IN | Active In Good Standing | 1996 | 04/29/2017 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Society | Indiana Bar Foundation | 2016 |
| Master Fellow | Indiana Bar Foundation | 2015 |
| "Superb" rating 10/10 | AVVO | 2015 |
| Fellow | Indiana Bar Foundation | 2011 |
| BV "Distinguished" rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Timothy E. Kalamaros Law Office, PC | 2000 - Present |
| associate | Edward N. Kalamaros & Associates, PC | 1996 - 2000 |
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| Indiana State Bar Association, Ethics Committee | Member | 2016 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| St. Joseph County Probate committee | Member | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana State Bar Association, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee | Member | 2004 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana State Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana State Bar Association, Estate, Probate, Trust and Real Property Section | Member | 1996 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| St. Joseph County Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indiana State Bar Association, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee | Chair | 2012 - 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chicago Bar Association | Member | 1996 - 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objection to Final Accounting brings hundreds of thousands of dollars more to client | favorable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Docket of Trust to secure Estate assets | favorable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Removal of Personal Representative | favorable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Indiana Spousal Elective Share," and "Indiana Intestate Succession," The Probate Process From Start to Finish in Indiana | "Indiana Spousal Elective Share," & "Indiana Intestate Succession," | 2004 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University of Chicago School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
| University of Notre Dame | Business Adminstration | BBA | 1993 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Solo and Small Firm conference | Gun trusts | 2012 |
| Basics of Will Drafting | Testamentary Capacity and Proper Execution and Publishing of Wills | 2011 |
| Probate Process | Intestate Estates, spousal and family rights | 2004 |
| "Estate Planning and Probate for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant in Indiana," | Probate procedures | 2000 |
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Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney
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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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Cost
- Hourly Rates $150-300/hour
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Contact
1117 Lincoln Way West
Mishawaka, IN, 46544-1711