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Biography
Attorney Judith Schening is dedicated to providing her clients with excellent and thorough legal advice that is based on more than 28 years of practicing law. Ms. Schening is a member of WealthCounsel, a membership organization of more than 2,500 attorneys who are committed to a client-centric approach to estate planning. Please contact her for assistance with any of the following: testamentary wills, trusts, powers of attorney for property, powers of attorney for health care, living wills, estate probate or administration, and trust administration.
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Licensed in Illinois for 37 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 38 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Judith A. Schening, LLC
107 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin, IL, 60177-1822
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Judith Anne Schening's Reviews
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Posted by John & Kathy | January 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Real Estate transaction
Judith handled our out of state sale flawlessly. Even being three states from the closing, my wife and I were never the least concerned. Always kept abreast of what the status was, we feel that it couldn't have gone better. Highly recommend her. John & Kathy Montana
Judith Anne Schening's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I have had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Schening. She has intimate knowledge and passion for estate planning, particularly Trusts. I have no hesitation in recommending her or endorsing her."
"Ms. Schening's observations and advice are articulate and reflect her knowledge and breadth of experience. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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"Truly Excellent Lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Schening and I practice in some of the same areas of the law, so I have reviewed many of her responses to questions posted in the Avvo forum. Her answers reflect an extensive grasp of the law in the estate planning area and provide helpful and practical information."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been reading her contributions to Avvo and find her to be very knowledgeable. What is more important, she understands the clients' situations and is willing to give them practical, realistic advice when they do not need an attorney, as well as when they do."
"Attorney Shening is held in high esteem by both her clients and her colleagues. She has the expertise and experience to get the highest and best result for her clients. I recommend and endorse Attorney Shening and her legal services."
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Experience
Honors
1999
Young Alumna of the Year, Northern Illinois College of Law
Work Experience
1989 - 2009
Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski
Associations
2012 - Present
WealthCounselMember
1988 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2017
South Elgin Economic Development CouncilSecretary
1987 - 2015
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
VHA v. National Union Fire Ins.
My client's motion for summary judgment granted and judgement entered in their favor.
Education
1987
Northern Illinois College of Law
Juris Doctor
Publications
1986
N.I.U. Law Review, Vol 6., Issue 2, Spring 1986
Comment, Federal Products Liability Legislation: Not the Cure for Worker's Compensation Ailments
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Hello does a certified stamp will that appoints someone as an executor qualify as a certified letter of appointment?
03 Mar 2018
Q&A
My 92 year old grandmother had a stroke she can no longer sign can she still make a will?
04 Mar 2017
Q&A
Does a Trust trump a Will
02 Mar 2017