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Jeffrey R. Gottlieb
About Jeffrey
Biography
My practice is dedicated solely to matters relating to estate planning (wills, trusts, estate tax, etc.) and estate administration (probate, trust administration, estate litigation, etc.).
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
25%
26 years | 1,000 cases
Probate
25%
26 years | 500 cases
Trusts
25%
26 years | 800 cases
Wills and Living Wills
25%
26 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-300 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 25 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC
616 N. North Court - Suite 160, Palatine, IL, 60067
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Jeffrey R. Gottlieb's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Kathy | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Retired
Jeffrey Gottlieb successfully negotiated a settlement in an estate case for me. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2020 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Potential client. He wanted to know all the names of everyone in the opposition, because it turns out he's a spy.
Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Resistant and Unmotivated
I essentially had to beg Mr. Gottlieb to go forward with almost all parts of my case. He never took initiative to fight on my behalf and overall I'm very disappointed with the lack of effort he wanted to put forth.
Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
I strongly recommend Mr. Jeffrey Gottlieb!
I was the successor trustee of a family estate. I hired Mr. Gottlieb to help me settle the estate. I had to deal with a number of relatives, many of whom I had not seen in years. The family trust provided a different distribution of assets to each of the named relatives. One of the beneficiaries ...
Posted by Dennis and Angeline | October 30, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Quality Legal Services
Jeff helped my wife and I administer her father's trust. He advised us concerning possible legal challenges by dissatisfied beneficieries, wrote letters to trust beneficiaries, assisted in distributing trust assets, and explained cost and expenses of trust administration. Jeff also helped us with s...
Jeffrey R. Gottlieb's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeffrey is a thorough and diligent lawyer in the same field as I am, and I'm happy to endorse him. In addition to a very informative website and blog, he's been responsive to questions on unusual matters I've encountered over the years."
"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney and well respected in the legal community."
"I worked with Jeff on one matter, and was his opposing counsel on another. On all occasions, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and keen intuition. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
ABA Journal Blawg 100, ABA Law Journal
2014
Probate Top Contrbutor, Avvo
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC
2013 - Present
Member, Northwest Community Hospital Planned Gifts Committee
2005 - Present
Trusts & Estates Instructor, Township High School District 211
2000 - 2014
Attorney, Law Offices of Robert H. Glorch
Associations
2013 - Present
Chicago Estate Planning CouncilMember
2013 - Present
Northwest Community Hospital FoundationVolunteer on Planned Gifts Committee
2011 - Present
ISBA Section on Trusts and EstatesMember
2000 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Notary Public Association of IllinoisNotary Public
Sample of Legal Cases
Breach of Duty by Property POA
Settled on favorable terms
2009 P 5045
Successfully negotiated favorable settlement of statutory custodial claim
2010 CH 10537
Obtained favorable settlement for breach of fiduciary duty claim
Education
2000
DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Illinois-Urbana
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
59th Annual IICLE Estate Planning Short Course
Ernie Banks Estate: Lessons for Estate Planners
2015
District 211 Adult Continuing Education Class
Estate Planning and Probate
2014
Live Video Webcast for National Business Institute
Administering a Small Estate
2013
McHenry County College
5 Critical Estate Planning Documents
Publications
2015
Illinois Bar Journal
A New Weapon Against Elder Abuse: Presumptively Void Transfers to Caregivers
2015
illinoisestateplan.com blog
The Good Wife, Probate and Sticky Notes
2015
U.S. News & World Report
Blending Families and Your Finances (Quoted)
2015
2014
Illinoisestateplan.com blog
Illinois Power of Attorney Gets Makeover in 2015
2013
Illinoisestateplan.com Blog
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Reinforces Importance of Updating Beneficiary Designations After Divorce
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can someone other than the executor file the will?
04 Dec 2020
Q&A
Can I decline being an executor of a will?
02 Jun 2020
Q&A
Contesting a last minute (week before death) Declaration of a Trust?
14 Nov 2019