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Patrick F. Ross
also known as Patrick F. Ross
Virtual Consultation Available
About Patrick
Biography
Every adult should have an estate plan, especially parents, unmarried couples, and single people of retirement age. A good estate plan brings peace of mind. Peace of mind that you have taken care of the people who depend on you and made things easier for your loved ones. Peace of mind that your important personal decisions will be respected when you are no longer able to communicate them. Peace of mind that you have minimized confusion, disputes, delays, expenses, taxes, and more if you suddenly lose capacity or die.
Exploring these topics and making decisions can be difficult, especially if you have not administered a loved one's estate or trust, have never experienced serious illness firsthand, or have a small number of trusted individuals in your inner circle.
Patrick uses clear communication, patient listening, and years of experience to educate, advise, and empower his clients. Our law firm's step-by-step process ensures that clients' estate plans are comprehensive and thorough without overwhelming them with too many decisions at once.
In addition to (1) preparing wills, trusts, and estate planning for Illinois residents, Patrick can also help with (2) preparing and negotiating premarital agreements for Illinois residents, (3) advising trustees in the uncontested administration of Illinois trusts, and (4) advising beneficiaries of Illinois trusts concerning their rights and reviewing trust administration documents.
A patient answerer of questions focused on total client satisfaction. Fixed fees payable over time without interest. Service guarantee. Limited evening and Saturday AM appointments available.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Ross Law Firm Ltd.
Fax
1622 W. Colonial Parkway, Suite 201, Inverness, IL, 60067
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Logan Square (client signing appointments), Chicago, IL, 60647
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Patrick online.
Patrick F. Ross's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
45 Client Reviews
Showing 16 - 20 of 45 reviews
Posted by Andrew | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent Experience - Highly Knowledgeable with Great People Skills
Patrick was a pleasure to work with. Very professional approach, highly knowledgeable, attentive, and quick to respond to questions. Patrick was able to distill rather complex legal information into a digestible format for my wife and I, with recommendations on where to focus our attention and how ...
Patrick Ross
Replied last August 30, 2023Thank you for your thoughtful review, Andrew. It was a pleasure working with you, too.
Posted by Ying | July 25, 2023
Very professional and caring
I had a legal issue and had a consultation with Mr Patrick Ross. He gave me some advice and referrals. He didn’t rush me at all and answered my emails even he knows I can’t be his client. Very sweet and caring man. Thanks a lot.
Patrick Ross
Replied last July 26, 2023You're very welcome. Thank you for posting such a thoughtful review, Ying. I hope the information we discussed will help you to resolve your matter. Wishing you the best.
Posted by Nick | February 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Clear guidance and communication
We had a general idea of what we wanted from an estate plan but weren't sure how to get there — Patrick worked with us to understand our goals and recommend a path to achieve them. Throughout the process, Patrick explained the pros and cons of different approaches and the "why" behind any recommendat...
Patrick Ross
Replied last February 22, 2023Thanks for your thoughtful feedback and recommendation, Nick. I'm so glad to hear that you feel confident in your plans!
Posted by Robert Nelson | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Professor Robert Nelson
Excellent advice and careful consultation with me to realize my goals. Patrick has a great knowledge of the law and the practical realities of how to execute the funding of a trust.
Patrick Ross
Replied last September 06, 2022Thank you for your terrific review. I am glad you had a positive experience working with me.
Posted by Liz | April 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Fantastic experience
We have been putting off our estate plan for a couple years, mostly because of cost and feeling like the attorney offices we reached out to didn’t take the time to form a relationship with us. Patrick worked really well with us! He understood our budget, our goals, and our timeline. He made it really...
Patrick Ross
Replied last April 26, 2022Congratulations on completing your estate plan, Liz! I appreciate your choosing to work with my team and me. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. (And you're right -- reach out when you have questions!)
Patrick F. Ross's Lawyer Endorsements
"Patrick is a knowledgable and skilled estate planning attorney with an incredible attention to detail. I highly recommend him!"
"I closely worked with Patrick on a large bankruptcy case that lasted several years. Patrick is very diligent, thorough and knowledgeable about the law. I always found him to be responsive to my inquiries, to have excellent insight, to really understand what bankruptcy judges wanted in various court filings and to complete projects in a timely and effective manner. I highly recommend Patrick as a skilled advocate and an experienced counselor."
"Patrick is a consummate professional, and I wholeheartedly endorse him. His clients are fortunate to have someone so experienced and detail-oriented looking out for their best interests."
"I have the pleasure of serving as co-chair with Mr. Ross on a committee of the local bar association, and I find him to be exceptionally knowledgeable in the law and current developments in the law. He is also highly responsive and detail oriented. It is a pleasure working with him on the committee."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a very competent and dedicated lawyer. Whenever I have an estate planning question, I speak to him. He is very knowledgeable in drafting trusts, wills, and other estate planning tools. He also treats clients with great respect, listens, and has the skill set to carry out clients' goals in estate planning. He provides clear estate plans which minimize taxes and maximize the efficient distribution of property upon clients' deaths. Patrick also provides clear directions to clients and follows through with re-titling assets and designating beneficiaries in order to avoid any problems for the clients' heirs when the client passes away."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is diligent, aggressive thoughtful and creative."
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Experience
Honors
2026
2026 Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
2026 Leading Lawyer (Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law), Leading Lawyers Network
2025
2025 Leading Lawyer (Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law), Leading Lawyers Network
2025
2025 Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
2023 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
2022 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
2021 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
2018 - 2021 Emerging Lawyer (Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law), Leading Lawyers Network
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
2020 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
2019 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
2018 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
2017 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
2016 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
2015 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
2014 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Ross Law Firm Ltd.
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Law Offices of Robert J. Ross
2008 - 2015
Associate, Ungaretti & Harris LLP
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Sneckenberg, Thompson & Brody, LLP
Associations
2019 - Present
Dean's Advisory Council, DePaul University College of LawCommitee Member
2017 - Present
Legacy Partners (Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation)Member
2015 - Present
Wills for Heroes FoundationVolunteer Experienced Estate Planning Attorney
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
The Bridge Youth & Family ServicesMember of the Young Professionals Board
2016 - 2025
Professional Advisors Committee of the Harper College Educational FoundationMember
2015 - 2019
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationCo-Chair of the Business Law & IP Committee
2013 - 2017
Lawyers Lend-a-Hand to Youth (youth mentoring)Chair of the Auxiliary Board
Education
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Recent Illinois Cases Regarding Security Interests
2015
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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12 Mar 2025
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17 Mar 2025
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24 Jan 2023