Gregory Paul Turza

Gregory Paul Turza

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 51 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Park Ridge, IL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

626 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL

About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

“I offer independent advice to people just like you who makes prudent and informed decisions about distributing your life savings to the ones you love without interference from probate courts, in-laws, creditors, or other outsiders in the most tax efficient manner possible.”

52 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Trusts 30%

52 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Probate 20%

“When a loved one dies you should be able to deal with your loss without losing your inheritance to the expenses of probate, taxes, family feuds, and mismanagement during administration. Estate administration (often referred to as “probate”), properly done, means promptly reaching the point of distribution to the beneficiaries without adding to your grief or diminishing your inheritance.”

52 years | 400 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 51 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1974

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 51 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1974

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gregory Paul Turza

626 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL, 60068

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Gregory Paul Turza's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | August 18, 2010

Estate planning - Living Trust set up

Greg had to work with my elderly in laws, tricky at the best of times - He put them at ease addressed the tax ramifications in words that made sense to them and in a way that allowed them to move forward with setting up a living Trust. The way things were their estate would have had to go through p...robate twice. His assistant Amanda was in constant touch with their daughter making sure the i's were dotted and the t's were crossed long after the trusts were set up.

Posted by Marv | March 9, 2010

Gregory Turza shows his experience

My wife and I contacted Gregory Turza for help with estate planning. He expalined how to use a Trust to protect out assets. He graphically outlined the way our wishes for distribution would be carried out. Mr. Turza showed technical knowledge built from years of experience and the skill to answer our... questions in "plain English". I recommend Gregory Turza to anyone planning their estate.

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Gregory Paul Turza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence Brown

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, as a very knowledgeable estate planning attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Jeffrey Kabbe

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I truly appreciate knowing Greg both as a lawyer and as a friend. Greg is very knowledgeable -- he's always one of the first people I call for advice on a difficult issue. But Greg's best asset is his tremendous heart. With his head and heart in the right place, Greg does a great job helping his clients navigate through often difficult decisions in getting the most out of their life's work."

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Natalia Kabbe

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Greg is a rare resource in the community. His legal expertise is excellent, and I truly appreciate his creativity and efficiency in solving clients' complex situations. I had the honor of working with him on a variety of matters and know from first-hand experience that he is very thorough and approaches clients' needs holistically. Greg is skilled in all areas of estate planning and particularly in retirement planning. He is one of the true experts in this complex area. I also admire that, despite his vast experience, Greg still makes sure his "toolbox" is always filled with latest strategies and advances in the law. He constantly "sharpens his saw"!"

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Thomas Olofsson

Elder law lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I have a really tough technical question Greg Turza is on my short list. He is a great resource when I need to call and talk over which is the best way to proceed. I value his input. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Erica Minchella

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have shared work for clients with Greg Turza and have constantly been helped by his wisdom and the breadth of knowledge. It is a pleasure working with Greg and he is the only attorney who gets my estate planning and probate referrals."

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Ben Schneider

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am privileged to have a lawyer like Greg Turza as a close neighbor. I view Greg as an authority whenever I need advice on any issues pertaining to wills or estates. He treats his clients with the same level of respect and professionalism that is befitting of an Attorney who has honed their craft to perfection. I would recommend Greg Turza to anyone who expects great results in the areas of wills/estates/probate."

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Kirsten Izatt

Estate planning lawyer

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Anthony Madonia

Estate planning lawyer

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Patrick Sylvester

Estate planning lawyer

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Jeffrey Kabbe

Elder law lawyer

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Thomas Olofsson

Estate planning lawyer

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William Ensing

Estate planning lawyer

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Natalia Kabbe

Estate planning lawyer

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Erica Minchella

Real estate lawyer

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Ben Schneider

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1975 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Gregory P. Turza

Associations

1995 - Present

WealthCounsel

Founding Member

1995 - 2005

Illinois/Wisconsin Estate Planning Forum, Education Committee

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Illinois Supreme Court Win

Custody of son awarded to my client

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Education

1974

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Indiana University-Bloomington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Guest speaker at sponsor's client-only event

Why Most Estate Plans Stink

2015

Drafting Wills from Start to Finish Drafting Spousal Share Provisions, Non-Tax Considerations

2014

Guest speaker at Oakton Community College class on Accounting

Benefits of Trust-Centered Estate Planning

2014

Guest speaker at class on financial planning

Protecting Your Children's Inheritance from Probate, In-laws, Creditors, and Taxes

2013

Guest speaker at financial planning workshop of Personal Financial Strategies

Correcting planning errors after death

2013

Guest speaker at financial planning workshop of Personal Financial Strategies

Correcting planning errors after death

Languages

English

Activity

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