Colleen Mary Henes

Colleen Mary Henes

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 21 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Probate ... +2 more

1755 South Naperville Road, Suite 200, Wheaton, IL

About Colleen

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 60%

Preparation of: Living trusts; Living wills; Pour-over wills; Last wills; Health care powers of attorney; Property powers of attorney; HIPAA authorizations; Grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs); Irrevocable trusts; Irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs); and Family limited liability companies/partnerships (FLLCs and FLPs). I help fund trusts and I also administer trusts after the death of the trustors.

18 years

60%
Tax 20%

I prepare the following tax returns: Individual (1040); Business (1120, 1065); Trust (1041); Estate (706); and Gift (709).

18 years

20%
Probate 10%

I determine whether a probate is necessary, prepare the requisite paperwork, go to court, and administer the estate from beginning to end.

18 years

10%
Business 5%

I prepare and maintain the documents that are necessary to start-up a partnership, S-corporation, or limited liability company.

18 years

5%
Family 5%

I have worked with: Dissolution of marriage proceedings, including child custody, child support, maintenance, and post-decree matters; Parentage cases; and Preparation of Pre-Nuptial Agreements.

22 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 285-285 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Huck Bouma

1755 South Naperville Road, Suite 200, Wheaton, IL, 60189

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Colleen Mary Henes's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elizabeth | January 24, 2013 | Estate Planning

One-stop estate planning lawyer!

Colleen has helped me with all my estate planning needs. She's very responsive and thorough in her professionalism toward her clients. I would no doubt use her again as things change or need updating in my life. I also feel completely comfortable telling friends and family that Colleen is the lawyer ...to choose.

Posted by Anita | October 06, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Absolute Professionalism Paired With a Human Touch.

Colleen Ventura was my savior. As anyone who ever had to get through a divorce knows, it never is easy, simple, nor is it supposed to be. I used someone else's services for a year before Colleen took over, it was looking BAD... As soon as my new attorney started working, she was able to grind through... the piles of documents, create documents that showed my side of the story, she got through to a very difficult judge, and it was all over within months. The settlement being fair...all I was asking for. I also used her services to create a living will. I am a mother of two children with special needs, it had to be PERFECT, to cover any possible scenario--and IT IS! Colleen listens, takes notes, works with precision, and asks questions every step of the way:) The most friendly, effective, patient (nothing makes her loose her cool), and knowledgeable attorney one could ask for. Fast forward a year...and she is taking care of my taxes...with her precision, endless expertise, and usual friendliness...she takes care of any problem in no time with the same friendly smile. Nothing could go wrong if you have her in your corner:)

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Colleen Mary Henes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marcia Powers

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Colleen is a highly competent and skilled attorney. Colleen acted as my supervising attorney while I was working at my first attorney position. I learned a lot working with her and consider her to be a mentor of mine. She is intelligent, detail-oriented, and also has a great personality which makes it a pleasure to collaborate with her. I would recommend her without hesitation to those looking for estate planning, tax, or divorce legal services."

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William Arendt

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Colleen is a very intelligent, thoughtful and skilled attorney. She gets to the issue and tackles it head on without getting caught up in the drama of the situation. When she tells you that the project will be done on time, it will be done on time and done correctly. I highly endorse her to handle even the most difficult and complex matters. She has the skill and ability to get the job done."

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Joseph Emmerth

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Collen is always a pleasure to work with. She is a tireless advocate for her clients, yet doesn't fight simply to fight. I highly endorse her."

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Claire Mckenzie

Trusts lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Wesley Gersh

Estate planning lawyer

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Dean Hedeker

Tax lawyer

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Timothy Koppang

Litigation lawyer

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William Arendt

Family lawyer

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Joseph Emmerth

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Dean's List, DePaul University College of Law

2002

Admission into Child Advocacy Clinic, University of San Diego School of Law

2000

Tiffany Award for excellent performance appraisal, Manpower, Inc.

2000

Dean's List, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

1999

Dean's List, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

1998

Dean's List, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

1996

Illinois State Scholar (top 10% of IL high school seniors), Illinois Student Assistance Commission

1995

National Honor Society, Benet Academy

1994

National Honor Society, Benet Academy

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Huck Bouma

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Smarter Will

2009 - 2016

Attorney, Hedeker Law

2005 - 2009

Attorney, William J. Arendt & Associates, P.C.

Associations

2016 - Present

Professional Women's Club of Chicago

2009 - Present

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

2004 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Mentor

1999 - Present

Golden Key International Honour Society

1998 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

2002 - 2003

Pro Bono Legal Advocates

Monarch Chairperson

Sample of Legal Cases

Failure to Fund a Trust

Probate Court

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Education

2004

DePaul University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2002

University of San Diego School of Law

1st Year

2000

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science

1996

Benet Academy

Speaking Engagements

2015

What To Do and What Not to Do When Someone Passes Away

Trust Administration

2014

Women & Investing

Investing Basics

2002

Monarch School Debate Team Monarch School Debate Team Volunteer

Languages

English

Activity

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