Cathleen Cossident-Italia

Cathleen Cossident-Italia

4.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 41 years

Elder law Lawyer at Melrose Park, IL
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning ... +3 more

1807 N 19th Ave, Melrose Park, IL

About Cathleen

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Elder Law 20%

We assist elderly clients and their families proactively plan to preserve assets for their spouses, children or for their care or handle issues during a crisis situation.

27 years | 200 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

We provide representation in the areas of Residential and Commercial Real Estate sales and purchases. We also represent landlords and handle zoning matters.

42 years | 2,500 cases

20%
Estate Planning 15%

We assist clients of any age in drafting the appropriate documents to protect the client and their family in the event of a disability and to provide for a smooth transition of assets after death to family, minor children, friends or charities as the client desires.

42 years | 1,200 cases

15%
Probate 15%

42 years | 1,500 cases

15%
Trusts 15%

Refer to Estate Planning

42 years | 1,500 cases

15%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

Refer to Estate Planning

42 years | 2,000 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 41 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1984

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Cathleen Italia

1807 N 19th Ave, Melrose Park, IL, 60160-2025

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Posted by Linda | December 03, 2014 | Estate Planning

Real Estate Expertise and Estate Planning

Cathleen Italia is very knowledgable and patient. She explains the process thouroughly. I highly recommend her. I used her for my parent's estate. She is a true seasoned professional in her field.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Partner, Italia & Palkovic, LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Chicago Bar Association, Elder Law Committee

Member

2009 - Present

Chicago Bar Association, Trust Law Committee

member

1984 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

member

Education

1984

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Lewis University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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