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Kimberly Joy Myers

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  • Dekalb, IL
  • Licensed for 9 years
  • Free consultation
Kimberly Joy Myers
Kimberly Joy Myers
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About Kimberly

With growing older should come peace of mind. Kimberly J. Myers can help plan for peace of mind.

I am a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law and find joy in my work helping clients find peace of mind when faced with difficult family situations and circumstances.  Prior to entering the legal field I enjoyed serving seniors through my role as the manager of assisted living facilities and served as a volunteer Ombudsman in DuPage County monitoring the well-being of nursing home residents.

 

I reside in DeKalb, IL and I volunteer as a board member and dog foster with an animal rescue.  I share a home with my extra-large dog, Sam, and a cat, Phloof, and fancy myself a Koi pond enthusiast.

Practice areas

OtherCorporate and incorporationProbateGuardianshipEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 39%

    Assisting clients with creating a plan for the management and distribution, during and at the end of life, of assets, businesses, pets, and anything that is important to them.

    8 years

  2. Guardianship: 30%

    Assisting clients to obtain guardianship of a disabled loved one and guiding them through the guardianship responsibilities from beginning to end.

    6 years

  3. Probate: 15%

    Assisting clients in the administration of the estate of their loved ones

    6 years

  4. Corporate and incorporation: 10%

    Assisting clients in the formation of corporate entities, including forming non-profits and obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Advising non-profits in compliance matters.

    5 years

  1. Residential real estate: 5%

    Assisting buyers and sellers from beginning through closing.

    4 years

  2. Animal law: 1%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

122 N. 1st Street
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Law Office of Kimberly J. Myers

122 N. 1st Street
Suite C
DeKalb, IL, 60115

Office (815) 217-3990

Website

http://www.kjmyerslaw.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law201007/06/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Outstanding Women Students AwardNorthern Illinois UniversityN/A
Dean's List HonorsIIT Chicago-Kent College of LawN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerLaw Office of Kimberly J. Myers2010 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
DeKalb County Bar AssociationMember2018 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Illinois State Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Veteran's AdministrationAccredited AttorneyN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Illinois Bar JournalSeries LLCs: Practical Pointers and Tax Implications2007
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of TechnologyJD2005
Northern Illinois UniversityBS1999
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
POA vs. Guardianship: Which Do We NeedAdult GuardianshipN/A
Estate Planning Basics That Everyone Should KnowEstate Planning BasicsN/A
Basics of Estate Planning: What You Should KnowEstate Planning BasicsN/A

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Review Kimberly Myers

Compassionate and Reliable

Posted by anonymousWed Nov 25 2015

Ms. Myers has helped my father and I through several family concerns over the last 18 months. She worked with us through the sensitive and difficult issue of obtaining Guardianship. She continues to work with us through the continued legal responsibilities of Guardianship. She is reliable, honest, and thoughtful in her approach. She displays a personal interest in her clients which has decreased some of the tensions and nervousness that can occur during legal proceedings. We appreciate her honest, positive, and compassionate approach to her work.
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Excellent, trustworthy attorney

Posted by FrankSat Nov 07 2015

Ms Myers handled a difficult real estate issue for me, from foreclosure proceedings through closing. She kept me informed and explained the process and my options in a way that a lay person could easily understand, and she followed the process through to successful completion. I found her to be very competent, trustworthy and conscientious.
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Attorney endorsements

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Randall Borkus, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 3, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

We worked together on multiple probate matters and Kim understands the intricacies of Probate and cares about her client's well-being. I endorse this lawyer.

Thomas Olofsson, Elder law Attorney on Nov 7, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

I have had the pleasure of working with Kim. We worked at the same firm and I watched her counsel clients. Kim has a wonderful ability to help clients and their families through difficult situations. Kim has a real gift for this work.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$250-$275/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
PAYMENT METHODS

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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