Zachary J. Hesselbaum

Zachary J. Hesselbaum

also known as Zach Hesselbaum

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 17 years

Elder law Lawyer at Aurora, IL
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts

2275 Church Road, Aurora, IL

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Elder Law 50%

18 years | 225 cases

50%
Estate Planning 25%

18 years | 125 cases

25%
Trusts 25%

18 years | 100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law ElderLaw, LLP

2275 Church Road, Aurora, IL, 60502

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Zachary J. Hesselbaum's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Stan | April 08, 2014 | Medicaid & Medicare

Zachary J. Hesselbaum Review by Stan Chmielewski

The Chmielewski Family would like to thank Zach Hesselbaum of Law ElderLaw and his Law Team, especially Stephanie, for all of their help, efforts and the timely guidence that they had provided us regarding the sucessful Medicaid application approval document that we recently recieved from the State o...f Illinois on behalf of our Mother Angeline. It certaintly has been a great pleasure for my brother Edward and myself to work with Zach during this Medicaid application process. We would like to also thank Zach for all his patience and the continuing updates that he had provided us throughout this process as are extremely pleased with this negotiated outcome with the State. In addition, we really apprecaited Zach's detailed explanations and the thoroughness in all the preparation and the follow-up provided by Stephanie that was required by the State. Zach had provided us with the comfort and knowledge that everything prepared by his excellent Law Firm was done properly and timely. Best regards, Stan Chmielewski Executive Vice President Aircastle Advisor LLC Stamford, CT 06902

Posted by Diane | January 04, 2013 | Elder Law

Zachary J. Hesselbaum

Zach helped our family navigate the Medicaid process and follow a comprehensive asset protection plan customized to meet our family's situation and particular needs. His Elder Law knowledge and experience along with his respectful and responsive personal style made him the perfect legal advisor for o...ur family.

Posted by Pam | September 04, 2012 | Estate Planning

Most IMPRESSIVE Attorney

My widowed mother has Alzheimer disease. I was truly at a loss of what to do with her estate. Then, I met Zach. He explained all my options and helped guide me in the estate planning for her. I didn't have a clue what was available or how to help my family through such an overwhelming task. Zach... made it all so easy. He held my family's hand through every stage. He was there for me in many aspects as he guided us through all paperwork and legal documentation. Even when I'd email him at the oddest hours, he was quick to reply. And what a confidence builder. I truly don't know what I would have done without him. He is very approachable, easy to speak with, attentive and an all around wonderful person. He took the stress out of the entire process. We will all come to a point in life where our parents will need our help to make sure they live their golden years comfortably. I worried about how I was going to do this, I didn't want her ending up in a horrible place that just ate up the money. Zach helped my family plan for all her needs. She's happy, we are grateful. I can never thank him enough for all he has done for my family. If you want the best for your loved one, you need to speak with this attorney. You won't find a more professional, impressive and well versed attorney as Zach. I've recommend him to many of my friends in the same situation. I promise, you won't be disappointed. Very Truly Yours, Pam

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2012 | Elder Law

Dedicated to the job!

Zach Hesselbaum provided elder law services to my mother and my family regarding setting up a will and trust for mom, the application process for the VA aide and attendance benefits for Mom (that we had no idea was available to her), as well as assistance with applying for Medicaid. Zach responded t...o my many questions in a very prompt and professional manner. After my mother's death, Zach provided the advice and direction our family needed, again with great professionalism and fairness. I highly recommend Zach for assistance with any elder law matters. Not only is he knowledgeable; he is also patient and caring. We felt very comfortable having Zach handle everything.

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...ling to the hospital for signatures of my 82 year old father when he wasn't able to travel. He made all of my family, especially my Mother, feel comfortable in the decisions made. All of my parents Trust work that needed to be fixed because of living in 2 states was handled and explained to us.All VA , medicare and long term planning concerns were worked through so my parents could make sound decisions. Our ongoing questions and concerns are addressed promptly and efficiently.I never hesitate to call when there is a question about what needs to be done to keep everything correct for my parents Trust.Being Trustee is a daunting task for anyone to take on but having someone like Zach to lean on makes the decisions much easier to make. We have never regretted going forward, with the Law ElderLaw firm. The whole team at the firm really impressed us. They were approachable, professional and results oriented. We are grateful to have Zach working for our best interests and very appreciative of the results obtained.

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Zachary J. Hesselbaum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Smith

Elder law lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joseph O'Brien

Unknown lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Louis Wierenga

Elder law lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rosalind Robertson

Elder law lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Stephen Jones

Elder law lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ben Neiburger

Military law lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Victoria Collier

Elder law lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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William Hammond

Elder law lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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William Siebers

Elder law lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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"

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Rick Law

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Community Partnership of the Year Award, Illinois Health Care Association

2005

Outstanding Leadership & Service Award, Valparaiso University

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims

Member

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

DuPage County Bar Association, Elder Law Committee

Chair

2012 - 2015

ESSE- Ecumenical Support Services for the Elderly

Vice President

2012 - 2013

DuPage County Bar Association, Elder Law Committee

Vice Chair

2011 - 2013

KCBA Elder Care, Disability & Mental Health Law Comittee

Member

2009 - 2012

Oswegoland Senior Inc.

Board Member

2008 - 2010

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

Member

2005 - 2013

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Education

2013

DePaul University College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2008

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Valparaiso University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Illinois Elder Law Short Course

2013

Estate Planning Workshop Elder Law Essentials

2013

DePaul College of Law- Healthcare Institute Speaker Series

Elder Law Essentials

2012

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education- Elder Law Short Course 2012 The Medicaid Time Bomb: The Interplay between VA pension benefits and Medicaid in Illinois.

2012

Elder Law for Everybody Elder Law

2011

VA Special Forces Training Day What is the VA Up To?

2011

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Inservice

VA Aid and Attendance Essentials

2011

Kansas/Missouri Elder Law Bar joint CLE VA LTC benefits: Client-Focused Solutions

2011

Elder Law: Obtaining Veteran's Benefits and Funding Long Term Care Obtaining Veteran's Benefits

2011

A Day on Elder Law: McHenry County Bar Association CLE Event A Day on Elder Law

2009

NAELA Webinar-VA Benefit Basics Veterans Benefits

Publications

2016

Illinois State Bar Association Elder Law Newsletter A Beginner's Guide to Common Elder Law Tax Traps

2015

Bar Briefs (Kane County) "Lets Play Two": A Tale of Ernie Banks' Estate Plans - Considerations That Will Determine Which Plan Gets the "W"

2014

Bar Briefs (Kane County) Watch your Mailbox your Health Insurance May Be Terminated: A Guide to the New Managed Care Program for Illinois Healthcare Program Participants

2012

Illinois Bar Journal Paying for Long Term Care in Illinois

Languages

English

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