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Timothy Edward Kalamaros
- Mishawaka, IN
- Licensed for 24 years
About Timothy
Seasoned estate lawyer serving clients in Northern Indiana in the areas of wills, trusts, estates. Representing executors, trustees, personal representatives, but also beneficiaries and creditors of estates. Experienced in complicated estate related litigation.
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: 20%
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Guardianship: 10%
Helping family establish guardianship over children or adults who have mental capacity problems; guiding and advising guardians in the way to perform duties according to law and assistance with all required court hearings and filings.
Languages spoken
English
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1117 Lincoln Way West
Mishawaka, IN, 46544-1711
Timothy Kalamaros Law Office PC
1117 Linconway West
Mishawaka, IN, 46544
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1996 | 12/06/2020 |
| IN | Active In Good Standing | 1996 | 01/10/2021 |
| 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 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University of Chicago School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
| University of Notre Dame | 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 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Successful Defense of Estate in a will contest | favorable mediation |
| Award of estate vehicle to repay Personal Rep expenses | favorable judgment |
| $1.3 Million Judgment for Fraud against lawyer who exploited elderly clients | favorable judgment |
| defense of widow against attempt to replevin goods by step-daughter | favorable |
| 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. |
Extremely pleased
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Wed Apr 24 2019
Superb attorney!
Posted by Robert
Thu Apr 30 2015
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Fri Jan 23 2015
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Fri Jan 23 2015
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Attorney endorsements
(22)I endorse this lawyer.
Raymond Areshenko, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 20, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Somair Alam, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Timothy is an excellent trial attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community.
I endorse this lawyer.
Trayson Stephany, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Michael Hackard, Probate Attorney on Mar 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Arlene Kline, Probate Attorney on Dec 20, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Michael Potter, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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 Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Wetmore, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 30, 2015
Relationship: Friend
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.
Travis Newton, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Janaan Hashim, Probate Attorney on Aug 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this attorney. He is a skilled and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Markus Sermons, Trusts Attorney on Jul 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kalamaros' knowledge and passion for the legal profession are inspirational.
Sebrina Haynesworth, Probate Attorney on May 4, 2014
Relationship: Other
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.
Michael Waddington, Elder law Attorney on Jan 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Paul Stanko, Probate Attorney on Sep 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Burke, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Constantine Buzunis, Probate Attorney on Feb 22, 2013
Relationship: Other
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!
Cost
- Hourly Rates$150-$300/hour
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