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Robert John Ross
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Biography
We help clients navigate the sometimes confusing world of estate planning, helping them avoid paying unnecessary taxes, costs, and fees so that more assets pass efficiently and quickly to enrich the lives of their loved ones or support their favored causes. We design our plans to be enforceable and clear, with a goal of minimizing disputes over our client’s hard-earned legacies.
Bob has 43+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer and works with his sons, fellow Illinois attorneys Patrick and Daniel. We thoughtfully counsel and represent persons keeping in mind that each client is important. We are sensitive to the need to minimize overall fees and costs.
We provide effective legal services addressing the important concerns of our clients
We help clients navigate the sometimes confusing world of estate planning
We work to avoid probate but work with clients in probate as needed
enforceable, clear documents minimize fights among heirs
Assets pass efficiently to enrich the lives of loved ones and/or support their charity
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
46 years
Probate
40%
46 years
Trusts
10%
46 years
Wills and Living Wills
10%
46 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2020 2019
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 45 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Ross Law Firm Ltd
1622 Colonial Parkway, Ste 201, Inverness, IL, 60067-4795
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Robert John Ross's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 36 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sandra | April 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Expertise Today
Bob and his associate lawyers were very knowledgeable, efficient, professional, and easy to work with. We were pleased with the process and the results.
Posted by James | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Working with Robert Ross
Mr. Ross is extremely easy to work with and very knowledgeable. He was a great help to my wife and I in deciding the specific issues with our will.
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Phil
Bob and his staff were patient and addressed all of our concerns and any issues we had. They guided us every step of the process. They are fantastic and I would highly recommend them.
Posted by Diana | February 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Lawyer
Robert Ross is an excellent attorney. He has guided my family through many legal issues over the past several years. He is totally knowledgeable in his field and can/will answer any questions or concerns you may have. His guidance is top notch!
Posted by Joe & Margaret | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Loved working with them.
Everyone in the practice was always pleasant. We found the idea of creating a trust interesting. We didn’t understand it at first. We trusted Robert when he drew the diagram. Now we understand it better. We wish we had been told the timeline. Transferring the property to the trust took some time.
Robert John Ross's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from Bob for many years in at least two national groups of estate planning attorneys. His skill, knowledge, and advice are the standard of excellence in the areas in which he focuses his practice. His clients speak highly of him and so do his colleagues. That professional reputation is both impeccable and deserved. I whole heartily endorse Bob and urge you to consider him for your estate, business and asset preservation planning needs."
"I have found Mr. Ross to be of impeccable trustworthiness and character, while being truly dedicated to client satisfaction, in addition to having an excellent technical grasp of the law."
"It is my pleasure to endorse Bob Ross. Bob is a highly competent, knowledgeable and diligent lawyer. Bob provides legal services of the highest caliber...always. I recommend Bob without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Bob always puts the needs of his clients first. He also has been a wonderful mentor to me through the years."
"Bob is a skilled, knowledgeable and highly ethical attorney. I hold him in high regard as a colleague and friend."
"Robert Ross brings a breadth of experience, and handles his clients with a great deal of care. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1980
Graduated with honors, De Paul University Law School
1977
Graduated with honors, University of Illinois, Chicago
Work Experience
1986 - Present
Principal, Law Offices Of Robert J. Ross
1984 - 1986
Associate, Nisen & Elliott
1982 - 1984
Associate, Law Offices of Joseph A. Macaluso
1980 - 1982
Associate, Schwartz & Freeman
Associations
2014 - Present
Attorney Title Guaranty FundMember
2000 - Present
Martindale Hubbell AV ratedMember
Northwest Suburban Bar Association
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Christian Legal Society
Member
Phi Alpha Delta
Member
Who’s Who
Member
Palatine Chamber of Commerce
Member
Williamsburg Village Office Complex Owner’s Association
President
Northwest Community Hospital Advisory Council for Gift Planning
Member
Education
1980
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1975
Triton College
AD
Speaking Engagements
2015
Negotiations Class
Conflict Resolution
2012
Employee Meeting
Estate Planning
Publications
1979
DePaul Law Review
Government Appeal from Defendant's Successful Motion to Dismiss not Barred by the Double Jeopardy Clause United States v. Scott
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What language is required for a notorial block in a living revocable trust in Illinois ?
17 Jun 2020
Q&A
What is the statute of limitations on probate in Illinois? (if there is one), and are there any exceptions to the rule?
16 Feb 2016
Q&A
Can a beneficiary spend or transfer money out of a checking account before probate is complete?
11 Aug 2015