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Dean Richard Hedeker
also known as Dean Hedeker
About Dean
Biography
Dean R. Hedeker is a leading Chicago-area authority on estate and tax planning, business law, and investments. Dean has more than 37 years' experience helping business owners and families grow, protect, and pass on their hard-earned money through tax planning, estate planning, and investment management services.
Over the past 10 years alone, Dean has created more than 2,000 estate plans and every year he handles more than 300 complex tax returns for business and families. Currently, he manages the wealth of more than 80 hard-working families.
Dean is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor-both with highest honors-from DePaul University. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Pennsylvania. He is also a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) and has served as an education adviser, Fellow and most recently appointed to Board of Governors of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.
Dean has made presentations at more than 500 events attended by legal, financial, and healthcare professionals and has been a featured source for WBBM's Noon Business Hour, WGN Radio, WLS Chicago, and CBS 2 Chicago. He has also co-authored three additional books on estate planning. He is principal at Dean R. Hedeker, Ltd., and principal of Hedeker Wealth Management Group, LLC.
Most recently Dean co-authored the book CUT YOUR TAX IN 2010 whichprovides the straight talk on why poor estate and retirement planning can cost you dearly. Plus, the book provides insights on the capital gains trap, the tax benefits of living trusts, and other tax-saving tips. Many of the techniques discussed are the building blocks of a good estate plan. Without an estate plan, you’re paying too much in taxes on your assets right now. And your family will pay dearly—maybe even more than they can afford—after you’re gone. To learn more about this book go to
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
45 years
Tax
35%
48 years
Probate
15%
45 years
International Law
5%
45 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 44 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Hedeker Law
(847) 913-5496
Fax
1 Overlook Point, Suite 610, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069-4319
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Posted by Raymond | September 13, 2011 | Business
Comprehensive and Current
Dean's knowledge is very comprehensive and current. He not only sees and understands the particular question but he puts it in the context my particular matter and to the overall business and tax environment. Dean has been my attorney for many (over 20) years. I am also an attorney but I would nev...
Posted by Howard | December 23, 2009 | Tax
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Mr Hedeker is excellent with all his knowledge of tax law and estate planning...his work is prompt and done in a professional manner. I would highly recommend him to anyone who would require help with tax law and estate planning.
Dean Richard Hedeker's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I've worked for Dean for over four years now. His tax knowledge, from basic tax issues to advanced estate planning, is unsurpassed. He works diligently for his clients and maintains excellent client relations. I highly recommend Dean for any estate planning or tax services."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dean for close to 10 years. He is a great estate planning lawyer and also understands the complex area of accounting. I am happy to endorse Dean!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Dean on many occasions in the last 15 years. He does a great job and I would be comfortable referring a client to him for help. His knowledge and expertise is at the top of the scale."
"Dean is one of the most talented estate planners and financial advisors that I know. He has the ability to understand complicated issues and reduce them plans that work. You can count on Dean to exceed your expectations. He is brilliant."
"Dean is an outstanding attorney and well respected in the legal community. His knowledge and skill of estate planning, elder law, and tax planning is amazing. I would recommend him to anyone needing these services in the state of Illinois."
"I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dean Hedeker for 15 years. He has assisted our firm in complex estate planning, estate tax analysis, elder law analysis as well as in practice management. Dean is a respected member of the legal community and his years of experience make him an asset to the clients that he serves. I would strongly recommend Dean Hedeker to anyone needing estate planning and elder law assistance in the state of Illinois."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Named top 100 Wealth Advisor in Illinois for 2018, Forbes and Shook Research
2018
20 Best Chicago Tax Services Expertise.com, Dean Hedeker
2012
30 Year Anniversary for Practice of Law Award, Lexis Nexis "Martindale-Hubbell"
2011
Chicago 2011 Five Star Wealth Managers, Chicago Magazine
2010
Chicago 2010 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers, Chicago magazine
2009
Fellow, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2000
Education Advisory Board, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
1978
CPA, University of Illinois
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner/Principal, Hedeker Wealth, LLC
1987 - Present
Owner/Principal, Hedeker Law
1981 - 1987
Tax Manager, Arthur Andersen & Co
Associations
2010 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysBoard of Governors
1986 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
1986 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, State and Local Taxation Section, Federal Taxation CommitteeMember
1986 - Present
Illinois CPA SocietyMember
Education
1981
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
DePaul University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1978
University of Illnois
Certified Public Accountant
Speaking Engagements
2012
WBBM 780 Talk Radio Noon Business Hour
Fiscal Cliff
2010
84 WHAS Radio Louisville
Tax Tips from new book CUT YOUR TAX IN 2010 (AND PRESERVE YOUR LEGACY)
2009
Tax Breaks for the Unemployed
Tax Tips for the Unemployed
2001
National Association of Health Underwriters
Long Term Care
2001
GE Financial Assurance National Convention
Financial Planning
2000
GE Financial Assurance National Convention
Financial Planning
Publications
2018
Yahoo Finance
This is When You Are Ready to Invest in Real Estate
2018
Daily Herald Business Ledger
In Changing Tax Times, Roth IRA provide Altenative Strategies
2017
Yahoo Finance
How Inflation Affects your Investments
2017
Go Bank Rates
Secrets about Retiring that Nobody Wants to Talk About
2017
Business Wire Berkshire & Hathaway Company
Ultimus Fund Solution to provide fund administration
2017
Watertown Daily Bankrate
3 Secrets of Retirement Avoid unhappy Surprises with helpful tips
2017
Go Erie Business Tribune
Secrets Of Sucessful Retirement
2017
Daily Herald Business Ledger
Act Now to Maximize Year End Charitable Giving Deduction
2017
Money US News
Why You Need A Financial Caregiver
2016
US News
5 Facts to Know About Your 401
2016
2016
2016
2015
Chicago Tribune Lincolnshire Review
Lincolnshire Wealth Manager examining Obama Care
2015
Daily Herald
Four strategies to lower your taxes
2014
You and Me This Morning TV Show
Harvest Your Investments
2014
Fox Business
Stock Losses Can Actually Be a Tax Benefit
2014
Wall Street Journal
A Creative Way to Pay a Tax Liability
2011
Chicago Tribune
Durable power of attorney eases mountain of worry
2010
Cut your Tax in 2010
Cut your Tax in 2010
2009
Senior Connection
Estate Planning in the Electronic Age: Protecting Your Online Assets
2009
Senior Connection
Keeping the Economy in Perspective
2009
Senior Connection
Real Security
2009
The Lincolnshire Review
Trust funds not just for the rich
2004
Total Wealth Management
Total Wealth Management
2004
Love, Money, Control
Love, Money, Control
2002
Strictly Business
Strictly Business
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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