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Bruce Kiselstein
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Biography
I've been practicing law since 1978, after graduating from John Marshall Law School. For the first 10 years of my practice, I was a litigation attorney, handling divorces, personal injury, product liability, and even a few criminal matters. I returned to John Marshall Law School in 1987 for one year, to attend their Masters in Tax Law (L.L.M) Program and began my estate planning practice in late 1987. My practice has been limited to Estate Planning, Trusts, Estate Administration (closing of estates), Probate, and Asset Protection, for the last 33 years. Our office has been located in Mt. Propect, on Northwest Highway, since 1989.
I was born and raised in Southern Connecticut and attended the University of Connecticut for my undergraduate degree. I moved to Chicago in 1975 to attend law school. I have been married to the same amazing woman for 39 years and I live in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. I have two adult children, a grandson, and a rescue Greyhound named Turbo. I enjoy travelling, hiking, biking, music, and building furniture in my workshop.
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Licensed in Illinois for 47 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1978
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Location
Kiselstein Franckowiak Law Group
930 E Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056-3444
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Posted by Gregg | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Very thorough
Bruce was very thorough in explaining my trust options and all the details about the trust option I chose. My parents have worked with Bruce over the past 20 years and were very happy with his work. I am delighted in the service Bruce provided me.
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2016 | Estate Planning
Beneficiary Consultation
Bruce talked over my concerns and we discussed my options in a short consultation. His insight and suggestions were greatly appreciated and completely served my needs. I have worked with Bruce and his associates many times over the past ten years creating Estate planning with family Trusts.
Bruce Kiselstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kiselstein has knowledge and experience that are assets to his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I practiced with Bruce for almost six years. Not only is he highly qualified, but trustworthy and ethical. He embraces the role as counselor for the families who hire him for their estate plans."
"Bruce has an outstanding expertise in the area of estate planning and trust administration. He is always a pleasure to work with, and I would never hesitate to refer clients to him."
"Bruce Kiselstein is an experienced estate planning attorney who is able to take very complex issues and present them to clients in a manner which the client can easily understand. Clients that work with Bruce often state that all of their concerns were competently addressed in a compassionate and respectful way."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
A+ Rating, Better Businesss Bureau
2013
Five Star Lawyer, Five Star
2012
Five Star Lawyer, Five Star Professional
2012
Martindale-Hubbell National Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Five Star Lawyer, Five Star Professional
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Managing Partner, Kiselstein Franckowiak Law Group
1982 - 1990
Associate Attorney, McDowell & Colantoni, Ltd.
1979 - 1982
Associate attorney, Law Office of Marvin Sachs, Ltd
1978 - 1979
Associate attorney, Roseman & Morton Law Office
Associations
2016 - Present
Northwest Community Hospital Foundation Planned Gifts CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
Northwest Suburban Estate Planning CouncilMember
2013 - 2014
Northwest Suburban Estate Planning CouncilPresident
2012 - 2013
Northwest Suburban Estate Planning CouncilFirst Vice-President
2011 - 2012
Northwest Suburban Estate Planning CouncilSecond Vice-President
2005 - 2015
Northwest Suburban Estate Planning CouncilDirector
1990 - 2000
Chicago Bar Association, Tax CommitteeMember
1989 - 2007
Chicago Estate Planning CouncilMember
1978 - 2008
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Mealey
All assets were sold or liquidated and each beneficiary received the share they were entitled to under the estate plan while I was able to neutralize the possibilities of contesting the Will & the Trust
Education
1989
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
Graduate L.L.M Program in Taxation (no degree)
1978
John Marshall Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
NAMI Conference
Planning for Families with Special Needs Beneficiaries
2010
Porte Brown LLC CPA's Conference
IRA Beneficiary Planning with IRA Inheritance Trusts
2009
Northwest Radiology Associates Seminar
Advanced Estate Planning with LLC's, Irrevocable Insurance Trusts, & Qualified Residence Trusts
2009
Northwest Cardiovascular Association Seminar
Advanced Estate Planning with LLC's, Irrevocable Insurance Trusts, & Qualified Residence Trusts
2009
Michael Silver & Company CPA's Conference
IRA Beneficiary Planning with IRA Inheritance Trusts
2009
Int'l Association of Machinists Conference
Estate & Asset Protection Planning with Trusts
2008
NAMI Conference
Planning for Families with Special Needs Beneficiaries
2008
ITW Senior Outreach
Estate & Asset Protection Planning with Trusts
2008
Int'l Electronic Security Association Conference
Estate & Asset Protection Planning With Trusts
2008
Independent Accountants Association of Illinois Conference
IRA Beneficiary Planning with IRA Inheritance Trusts
2005
Schaumburg Public Library Adult Education
Avoiding Probate, Guardianship & Estate Taxes with Living Trusts
2003
Schaumburg Public Library Adult Education
Avoiding Probate, Guardianship & Estate Taxes with Living Trusts
Publications
2006
self published
The IRA Inheritance Trust
2005
self published
Asset Protection Planning with the Personal Asset Trust
Languages
English
Polish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I contest my mothers Trust ?
18 Mar 2020
Q&A
If my sister pass way who collect her pension
08 Mar 2020
Q&A
Clause in will that requires joint acct with right of survivorship given back to estate?
01 Mar 2020