Christine Coffman Karr

Christine Coffman Karr

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 34 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate ... +2 more

30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL

About Christine

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 20%

Wills, Trusts, health care directives, Powers of Attorney for property, Powers of Attorney for Health Care, Living Wills

21 years

20%
Guardianship 20%

Guardianships of minors and disabled adults, contested guardianships, elder law

35 years

20%
Probate 20%

Estate and trust administration; estate planning, guardianship law, elder law; representation of trustees, fidiciaries, beneficiaries, and heirs

35 years

20%
Trusts 20%

trust drafting and administration; contested trust issues; representation of trustees and beneficiaries

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

will drafting and estate administration, representation of heirs, contested estate issues

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

KARR LAW LLC

30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Christine Coffman Karr's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Pat | January 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Good Choice

Despite the very difficult job of explaining and putting together a number of legal documents during a time of pandemic, Christine was great guide. She doesn't mind questions, responds quickly and makes helpful suggestions. Is easy to work with and has reasonable fees.

Posted by Rebeca | October 17, 2012 | Probate

Estate Lawsuit

I filed a law suit against my husbands estate because the executor of the will started liquidating the estate prior to his death. In the process of going through the legal system I was informed by the funeral home that the headstone could not be placed due to interferance from the executor of the wil...l forcing me to move my husband from one cemetery to another. Chrsitine Karr assisted me with this very difficult process and is representing me in the lawsuit today.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2012 | Trusts

My Best Lawyer Experience

I found Ms. Karr on line and liked her writing style. What you see is what you get. Very approachable and available for all my questions. Extrememly reasonable rates. I had recently been notified Feb 2012, of a trust that I was named in. Months and months went by, without any information or return...ed calls. Ms Karr was able to swiftly expedite the aspect of the trust that pertained to me. I found her to be very honest, and good about updating the progress.

Posted by Don | October 09, 2012 | Probate

Well Satisfied

She said she specialized in the impossible. That is what she did in helping me get some of my great-grandfather's Unclaimed Money out of the state of PA. The state of Il had already recognized and paid off my similar claim, but PA was being difficult and wanted me to go to court and get some docume...nts that would have used up all the modest value of the claim.

Posted by Peter | October 09, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Experienced Lawyer

Christine kept me inform on what was going on with my case and was willing to try some suggestions I had and thought they were reasonable. She also seemed to know the key buttons of the judges which proved to me she had the experience.

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Christine Coffman Karr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Karr

Probate lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have consulted with Christine on many litigated and probate matters. In my opinion, she is diligent, responsive, and dedicated. Her ethics are outstanding. I will consult with her in the future."

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Richard Berdelle

Medical malpractice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Christine C. Karr LLC

2008 - 2010

Of Counsel, Peter J. Latz & Associates LLC

1991 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Robert W. Karr & Associates. Ltd.

Associations

1991 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

member

2010 - 2014

Chicago Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee

Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Testamentary trust contest

Resolved/Family Settlement Agreement

Decedent's estate - fraudulent deed

Estate administration completed, and estate closed.

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Education

1991

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Indiana University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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