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Steven Raminiak
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Biography
Steve Raminiak concentrates his practice in estate planning as well as the administration of estates and trusts of decedents, minors and disabled persons. He regularly tackles contested estates, and has been appointed as Guardian ad Litem, Special Administrator, and as counsel for minors and the disabled by Judges in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Steve excels at developing estate plans involving blended families, non-traditional relationships and disabled persons. He also advises business entities in regards to succession planning, tax planning and corporate governance issues.
Additionally, Steve regularly donates his time to those with financial hardships, particularly through his association with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS). CVLS is the largest pro bono legal service provider in Illinois. Every year, they match volunteer attorneys with thousands of tough cases that no one else will take. Steve serves as a member of CVLS' Board of Directors, a volunteer Guardian ad Litem, a lecturer on Probate matters at free CVLS seminars, and as a senior resource for volunteer attorneys.
Steve contributes to , a site that offers free answers to legal questions. You can view his past answers here.
Steve is a long-standing member of the Advocates Society, an association of Polish lawyers and Judges. Steve created their first website in 2001, and volunteered as their webmaster from 2001 to 2010.
Steve has spent his entire life in the Chicagoland area, and grew up in Norwood Park. Steve's father, Bob Raminiak, has been a principal of the accounting firm of Raminiak, Piper and Company since 1973. Steve married Meg in 2003, and they are raising two children, Flynn and Tillie.
Steve always provides estate planning services for a flat fee except in very unusual cases. As of 2016, those prices are competitive to (and may be cheaper than) prices quoted for similar services directly by Avvo. However, Avvo might direct you to a less experienced attorney.
Education
Juris Doctor, Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2004
Bachelor of Arts, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996
Associations
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Advocates Society
Illinois State Bar Association
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-275 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Illinois for 20 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.
1655 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 302 East, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
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Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Exactly what we needed
Steve represented us in a trust dispute and we were very pleased with his professionalism. He was always quick to respond to our questions and concerns and even helped keep fees down as we weren't the main players in the dispute. I'm pleased that the battle is over and I would definitely use Steve ...
Posted by Greg | November 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Efficient and thorough
Steve did our wills, trusts, and related documents. He was thorough, timely, and reasonably priced. The best thing was he explained everything clearly and gave great advice on how to proceed in our circumstances. Highly recommended.
Posted by Justin | October 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent Estate Planning Attorney in the Chicago Area
Steve prepared trusts and estate documents for me and my wife. Prior to meeting with Steve, I had dreaded putting together an estate plan and was somewhat intimidated by the process. However, Steve was extremely personable and professional, and he made the whole process straightforward. He explain...
Posted by Charlie | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Super Accomodating
We wanted to put our will in place before a family trip to Disney World. We didn’t want to fly without feeling that our kids were taken care of in case something happened. The problem was we only had a week and a half to complete the process. Steve went out of his way to be sure we had everything i...
Posted by Jeffrey | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Probate Attorney par excellence
Within a day a parent had died and I became an estate's executor. With expert legal advice, Mr. Raminiak guided me through the process. I never questioned his experience and professionalism which were evident right up to the successful closing of the estate.
Steven Raminiak's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Steve without reservation. He is my go-to contact for adult guardianship matters, and is perfectly comfortable with more complicated cases with many moving parts. Also does excellent work with the estates of the deceased and estate planning."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a very knowledgeable guardianship attorney. I would recommend him for most probate matters in Cook County."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is extremely knowledgable in the area of guardianship law and the court system related to that area of practice and is one of the most caring professionals I have ever worked with. I look forward to working with him every chance I get."
"Steve is a superb lawyer who not only looks after the best interest of his clients, but also mentors fellow attorneys and is constantly furthering the legal profession by speaking on issues related to Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship and Business Law. I find Steve to be extremely approachable, sincere, helpful and knowledgeable. Without question, I recommend Steve as an Attorney and whole-heartedly believe that he is one of the best in our field. Attorney Tony Ezzi, Ezzi Law"
"Attorney Raminiak is very thoughtful and knowledgeable, particularly on issues relating to challenging and complex guardianship matters."
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.
2008 - 2012
Attorney, Deutsch, Levy & Engel, Chartered
2005 - 2008
Attorney, Matlin & Associates, P.C.
2004 - 2004
Judicial Intern, Circuit Court of Cook County, Probate Division
Associations
2012 - Present
Chicago Volunteer Legal ServicesDirector
2009 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
2001 - Present
Advocates Society (Chicago)
2016 - 2018
Chicago Volunteer Legal ServicesPresident
Education
2004
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Juris Doctor
1996
University of Illinois at Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Seminar at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Inventories and Accounts for Minors & Disabled Persons in Cook County, Illinois
2016
Seminar at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Real Property Transfers From Guardianship and Decedent Estates In Cook County, Illinois
2015
Seminar at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Administration of Small, Uncontested, Decedent Estates In Cook County, Illinois, In 2015
2011
Seminar hosted by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and Illinois Legal Aid Online
Inventories and Accounts for Minors & Disabled Persons in Cook County, Illinois
2010
Seminar hosted by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and Illinois Legal Aid Online
Administration of Small, Uncontested Decedent Estates in Cook County, Illinois
Publications
2018
Website of Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.
My Approach to Estate Planning
2018
Website of Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.
Primary Responsibilities of a Guardian of the Person of a Disabled Adult in Illinois in 2018
2018
Website of Law Offices of Steve Raminiak, P.C.
Primary Responsibilities of a Guardian of the Estate of a Disabled Adult in Illinois in 2018
2012
Protected Tomorrows Newsletter
Guardianship: Things to Consider Before Filing a Petition with the Court
Languages
English