$ 250-350 per hour
Dawn Weekly
About Dawn
Biography
I opened my law firm at the beginning of 2009. I focus my practice on elder law, specifically Life Care Planning, which is a more holistic approach to traditional elder law. I have an Elder Care Coordinator on staff who assists clients with care needs.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Elder Law
50%
20 years | 1,000 cases
Estate Planning
29%
18 years | 1,000 cases
Guardianship
10%
18 years | 200 cases
Probate
10%
18 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 4 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Legacy Law Firm, LLC
11 E. Center Street, Sandwich, IL, 60548
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Posted by Debbie | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Dawn Weekly of LegacyLaw Firm
After searching for an attorney with Veteran's benefit experience that would assist me in caring for my parent's financial, health and well being, I was lead by high recommendation to Dawn Weekly. I understand why she was recommended so highly. Dawn sat with me in a first time counsel session and g...
Posted by Nancy Summers | January 29, 2012 | Medicaid & Medicare
Dependable and incredibly knowledgable
Dawn is like a walking VA/Medicaid Manual. The area of VA and Medicaid benefits is a confusing maze at times yet Dawn provides a road map and easy to use "instructions"/guidance for me anytime I call upon her (which lately, is often!) Many thanks from this attorney to her for her patience and abili...
Dawn Weekly's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Dawn Weekly at an attorney seminar in 2010. She is well versed in Veteran's Planning and Medicaid Planning. She is my go to attorney for questions for elder law. Her staff is well qualified to assist as well. I highly recommend Dawn for your elder law needs."
"Dawn is a well known, highly qualified attorney who I would highly recommend. She works well with all of her clients, providing them with superb service. She is also always willing to assist others in the field such as myself. I highly recommend!"
"I wholeheartedly endorse attorney Dawn Weekly. She is an expert in her field and is asked regularly to speak at national law conferences. Not only is she smart and experienced but she is also friendly and responsive. I would absolutely trust and recommend her for any elder law matter."
"Not only has Dawn formally assisted our firm with a probate matter that involved a very old Illinois will and no living witnesses, but she is also extremely generous with her advice to fellow attorneys regarding eligibility and the application process for the VA's Improved Pension program. I highly recommend her to any elder law client seeking a knowledgeable, dedicated attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable about VA Benefits. High moral character."
"I endorse Dawn. I was looking for an update on a complicated VA matter, and Dawn had the latest info on the status of federal law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Dawn as a fellow Elder Law Attorney whose opinion and expertise I greatly admire. In this time of radical changes to the various programs upon which seniors rely, Dawn can be counted on for a thorough and insightful analysis of the law and how it applies to a given situation. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of an Elder Law Attorney with a great deal of expertise as well as a great deal of compassion for her Clients."
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Experience
Honors
2004
Marla Dickerson Award, NIU School of Law
2004
Clover Family Award, NIU School of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
President, Legacy Law Firm, LLC
2009 - 2012
President, Law Office of Dawn M. Weekly, PC
Associations
2014 - Present
DeKalb County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Life Care Planning Law Firms Association
2010 - Present
ElderCounsel
2009 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysSecretary of IL Chapter (2018)
2009 - Present
LaSalle County Bar Association
2009 - 2010
Kendall County Bar Association
2009 - 2011
Kane County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK vs. GRIMM BETTY K
Case Dismissed
Nugent v. Lipsey
Order of Replevin issued
Education
2004
Northern Illinois University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Columbia College (Chicago, IL)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Planning for the Generations
VA/Medicaid
2012
NAELA Annual Conference
Veterans Benefits
2012
Flight School I 2012
Veterans Benefits
2011
Webinar
VA Accreditation CLE
2011
VA Flight School
Veterans Benefits
2011
Planning for the Generations
Illinois Medicaid Planning Basics
2010
Elder Law Short Course
Marketing a New Practice
2009
Elder Law Short Course
Veterans Benefits
Publications
2013
NAELA News
Possible Changes in VA Benefits
2008
Bar Briefs (Kane County)
Non-Service Connected Disability Pension: A Veteran’s Benefit Every Elder Law Attorney Should Know About Non-Service-Connected Disability: A Non-Service Connected Disability Pension: A Veteran’s Benefit Every Elder Law Attorney Should Know About
2003
Northern Illinois University Law Review
North Jersey Media Group, Inc. v. Ashcroft, 303 F.3d 198 (3d Cir. 2002), A Case Note
2002
Bar Briefs (Kane County)
People v Lidster Challenges Informational Roadblocks by Police
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will I lose my SSI if I ask the Court to end my parent's guardianship over me?
08 Feb 2017
Q&A
Is there any way to fight or overturn a POA?
12 Aug 2014