Heather Guilette Walser

Heather Guilette Walser

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 26 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Palatine, IL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills

501 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL

About Heather

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 310-310 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2000

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Lavelle Law Ltd.

501 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL, 60067-2545

Lavelle Law

501 West Colfax, Palatine, IL, 60067

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Heather Guilette Walser's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Janice | February 04, 2014 | Estate Planning

Heather Walser Endorsement

Heather Walser's calm, yet competent, demeanor makes clients, like me, feel very confident in working with her. Heather's experience in and knowledge of estate planning transfers well toward helping the lay person clearly understand the details and benefits of owning products that safeguard his or he...r estate. She combines professionalism and friendliness into a down-to-earth relationship with her clients. This comfort zone is what I enjoy about working with Heather and is just one of the reasons I would recommend her to others.

Posted by Linda | January 29, 2014 | Wills & Living Wills

On Heather Walser

Heather Walser created my will for me and designed it flawlessly and to my utmost satisfaction. She is a highly capable and trustworthy attorney. Heather was able to answer all of my questions, and she explained everything in such a manner that her words still guide me today. There was a very ...short turnaround time for my documents to be completed; it did not take long at all for any additions that I wanted to add to be made. I feel confident and do not hesitate to recommend Heather Walser to anyone for his or her legal needs.

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Heather Guilette Walser's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Gardner

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Heather to provide customized solutions to client's estate planning concerns. Heather provides a personalized touch that is second to none. She is knowledgeable, empathetic, personable, and above all else, a brilliant attorney. Her ability to relate to her clients puts her in a class of her own."

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Michael Roth

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Other

"Heather is a terrific attorney who takes an individualized and personal approach to counseling her clients."

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Kerry Lavelle

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather heads up our Estate Planning group, and does a fantastic job. I highly recommend her to family, friends, and to anyone calling our office that needs estate planning assistance."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Amil Alkass

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly recommend and endorse Heather Walser. Heather is a senior attorney with Lavelle Law, Ltd. and is knowledgeable and experienced in the field of trusts and estate planning.. She is very diligent and attentive to her clients' needs and strategies to provide the best results for her each of her clients' particular financial and family situation."

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Theodore Mcginn

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather always surpasses client expectations as well as creatively providing solutions to client estate planning problems."

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Courtney Kleshinski

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Heather is an extraordinarily gifted estate planning attorney. Her knowledge, professionalism, hard work ethic and personable manner make her an excellent attorney to work with for anyone with estate planning needs."

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Kelly Anderson

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Heather is the most conscientious and thorough attorney I've ever worked with. I consistently recommend her to people who are looking for an estate planning attorney. Not only is she an expert in her practice, she is also sensitive to the concerns and feelings of her clients -- helping them feel confident in some difficult decisions."

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James Voigt

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Heather has a true love for the type of law that she practices, and does a great job of keeping things simple when that is the best option for the client. However, she also possesses a genuine mastery of estate planning law and strategy and is highly skilled at putting together complex situations when the circumstances call for it. Clients enjoy working with her, and I am happy to endorse her in all respects."

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Timothy Hughes

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is an extremely gifted estate planning attorney. Her knowledge and understanding of estate planning is excellent, and her professionalism, hard work ethic and personable manner is outstanding."

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Brian Warens

Unknown lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Heather is a very knowledgeable attorney with years of experience in preparing wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, as well as Medicaid and estate and gift tax planning. She is an invaluable resource for any of your estate planning needs. I have the utmost respect for her work ethic and work product. I am honored to call her a colleague and friend."

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Suzanna Tiftickjian

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is an outstanding tax and estate planning attorney. She does excellent work for her clients. I give her my highest endorsement and entrust my own clients to her care when they need counsel in Illinois."

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Kimberly Hayden

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Friend

"I enthusiastically endorse Heather Walser for your Estate Planning needs. She is highly skilled, experienced, straightforward and professional in the services she provides. Heather employs a good ear, 14 years of professional practice and sound judgment in tailoring Estate Plans to meet specific needs and goals. She is a highly skilled and talent attorney who puts the needs of her clients first."

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Steven Migala

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Heather to those with estate planning and probate needs. I have worked with her on such matters and appreciate her skill, diligence and compassion for her clients."

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Cameron Monti

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am pleased to highly endorse Heather. heather is one of the most gifted estate planning attorneys in the Chicagoland area. Her knowledge and understanding of estate planning is excellent, and her professionalism and personable manner she handles her clients is remarkable. I have the utmost confidence sending a client, friend, or family member to Heather, and trust she will do an excellent job on their estate plan. I would not hesitate to recommend Heather Walser to anyone. A+ Rating and two thumbs up!"

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Ryan Gardner

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

1999

Thomas J. White Scholar, Thomas J. White Center for Law and Government, Notre Dame Law School

1998

Thomas J. White Scholar, Thomas J. White Center for Law and Government, Notre Dame Law School

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Associate, Lavelle Law, Ltd.

2006 - 2009

Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Heather G. Walser

1999 - 2005

Associate, Jones Day

1998 - 1998

Summer Associate, Jones Day

1997 - 1997

Summer Law Clerk, City Of Chicago Law Department

Associations

2013 - Present

Planned Giving Advisory Committee, JourneyCare Foundation

Member

2012 - Present

District 15 Educational Foundation Board of Trustees

Trustee

2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

1999

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude

1996

University of Notre Dame

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Women & Wealth: Preparing for the Unexpected

A Woman's Guide To Financial Readiness

2014

Women Professionals Alliance

Assets in Divorce: What You Need to Know

2013

Northwest Suburban Bar Association Federal Tax Committee Meeting

Tax Considerations in Estate Planning

2012

Arlington Heights Senior Center

Updates on Proactive Estate Planning and Navigating the Pitfalls of Court-Ordered Guardianship

Publications

Languages

English

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