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I work to provide solutions for families who are burdened with the issues of long term care. The solutions often involve estate and tax planning, medicaid planning, veterans benefit planning, and the use of different types of trusts.
When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife Kelly and my son Rockne. I personally enjoy partaking in anything sports related. My favorite teams include the Chicago White Sox and Dallas Cowboys.
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2275 Church Road, Aurora, IL, 60502
33 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Tim | February 02, 2012 | Trusts
Concern for his client is just the beginning
If you are looking for a lawyer that will set your family at ease, Zach is your man! Zach is the definition of nicest guy you ever want to meet. He is easy to work with, personable, down-to-earth, with great social skills to match. Zach accommodated our needs,not only in the office but also by trave...
Posted by Scott | January 16, 2012 | Elder Law
Excellent, knowledgable, patient, and friendly
We used Elder Law for my wife's grandmother as she had the beginnings of Alzheimer's and we needed to find her a good nursing home and we had no idea about how any of this worked. Zach explained all our options - financial and general knowledge. Pointed us to the right places. We couldn't have do...
Posted by Jennifer Pugh | December 26, 2011 | Medicaid & Medicare
Goes above and beyond
Zach has been very informative, understanding and compassionate to his clients. I will often hear his clients say how he was able to put their concerns at ease, as well as being a genuinely good person. Zach's expertise with the VA pension and Medicaid planning truly helps seniors and their familie...
Posted by Home Helpers Oswego, Illinois | December 15, 2011 | Elder Law
Execellent Provider
As owner of Home Helpers, I use Zach as a great resource for my clients. His expertise in elder law is unparrelled plus he simply is just a great guy. Zach cares for all of his clients and each one of them he builds a relationship with to understand his clients needs and he ensures that all of their ...
Posted by Mary | February 07, 2011 | Medicaid & Medicare
Wonderful Experience
I had to take over my mother's finances in July 2007. Zach and the team of Law ElderLaw made my work extremely easy! My initial consultation provided me with the basic facts of Medicare and Medicaid. When I left that meeting, my head was spinning. Zach was very patient with me and my numerous phon...
"I endorse this lawyer for elder law and estate planning. Zach is very knowledgeable and experienced in the area of VA benefits, Medicare, and estate planning."
"I endorse this lawyer. Zach is a leader in the Elder Law community. He is willing to share is knowledge with fellow Elder Law attorneys by teaching CLE courses on various topics. I would recommend Zach to a senior in need without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Zach is an outstanding lawyer. I have seen Zach present to other attorney's on the subject of Veteran's Benefits and his knowledge is superb."
"I have worked with Zach on Veterans administration issues. Zach is very knowledgable in the area and very responsive to clients. He can get results when many cannot."
"I endorse this lawyer. Zach is an intelligent, caring lawyer. He was a guest speaker at one of my Veterans Benefits conferences for other lawyers because of his specialized knowledge in this area. I highly recommend him and Law Elder Law for the outstanding services they provide to seniors and their families."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Zach Hesselbaum for a number of years. He is a rising star in the legal community. I recently was in the audience at a national event educating attorneys on issues regarding the Veterans Administration and planning opportunities for the families of Veterans. Mr. Hesselbaum demonstrated a great knowledge of VA and elder law issues and the audience of attorneys was greatly impressed with his understanding of the legal issues as well as his ability to communicate his knowledge. What's more he is quite simply one of the nicest people you will ever meet. His clients are fortunate to work with him. I give him my highest endorsement. William G. Hammond"
"I have worked with Zach on a number of matters. He is very talented in his core practice areas of Estate Protection, Medicaid, VA and Disability Planning. Zach has the work ethic and skill set necessary to provide superior representation to his clients. Further, he is associated with the preeminent practitioners at Law ElderLaw; a firm that is at the forefront of the elder and disability practice. Bill Siebers, Quincy, IL"
"I have had the pleasure of supervising Zach's work as we have served numerous clients and their families. Zach has the gifts of integrity, intelligence, and initiative. He is a listener and strives to connect with his clients. He works with sensitivity to discern the client's goals before presenting his views. He is a hard worker and an enjoyable personality."
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2010
Community Partnership of the Year Award, Illinois Health Care Association
2005
Outstanding Leadership & Service Award, Valparaiso University
2014 - Present
Partner, Law Elder Law, LLP
2008 - Present
Associate Attorney, Law ElderLaw, LLP
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, Lake County Superior Court- Honorable Judge Schneider
2006 - 2008
Law Clerk, Law ElderLaw, LLP
2015 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Kane County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for Veteran ClaimsMember
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
DuPage County Bar Association, Elder Law CommitteeChair
2012 - 2015
ESSE- Ecumenical Support Services for the ElderlyVice President
2012 - 2013
DuPage County Bar Association, Elder Law CommitteeVice Chair
2011 - 2013
KCBA Elder Care, Disability & Mental Health Law ComitteeMember
2009 - 2012
Oswegoland Senior Inc.Board Member
2008 - 2010
National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember
2005 - 2013
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2013
LL.M - Master of Laws
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
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Elder Law Essentials
2012
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2011
VA Aid and Attendance Essentials
2011
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Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know About Financial and Legal Planning
01 Jun 2011
The Indispensable Guide to Estate Planning
01 Jun 2011
What is a trust? Part 1 of 4
17 May 2011