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Biography
I Make House Calls. My clients often have a family member who has trouble traveling. It Is usually easier for me to visit with them in their home.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Elder Law
25%
34 years
Power of Attorney
25%
34 years
Trusts
25%
34 years
Wills and Living Wills
25%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1992
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Location
Law Offices of Thomas J. Olofsson
10201 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL, 60643
Law Offices of Thomas J. Olofsson
Evergreen Park, IL, 60805
Law Offices of Thomas J. Olofsson
Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
Law Offices of Thomas J. Olofsson
Orland Park, IL, 60462
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Posted by Molly | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Thomas J Olofsson, expert on trusts, wills, elder law
Tom educated me, a parent of two sons, about the value of a trust to ensure that my sons, who are my heirs, inherit my estate as part of a seamless process. Before sitting down with Tom, my knowledge of trusts was quite limited. I had assumed that trusts were designed for wealthy people, not for a mi...
Posted by Sonja | August 05, 2015 | Trusts
Easy process, fair price
Tom is very knowledgeable. The turn around time to get the trust document was very reasonable. He explains things in everyday words. He made the process very easy. I thought I had to think of every little thing to put the trust together. Just talk to Tom, he can explain how it works. I wish I w...
Thomas J. Olofsson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have been pleased to work with Tom on a number of estate planning and asset protection planning matters. The enjoyment that he receives from interacting with his clients and applying his expertise to assisting them with their needs is refreshing. Tom is extremely knowledgeable and takes a sincere interest in his clients. He is committed to providing each one with personalized service and comprehensive yet understandable advice and guidance to help accomplish their goals.."
"Tom has done my estate planning and I send all my elder law clients to him. What higher endorsement than that?"
"Tom is a colleage of mine. He is an outstanding elder law attorney and the clients I have referred to him have always been very pleased with his work. Tom and I often network and share ideas on estate planning and he has always been generous with his time and a valuable resource. You can't go wrong engaging Tom to solve your elder law and general estate planning problems."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom is experienced and easy to work with on various estate planning, medicaid and asset protection matters."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Robert uses cutting edge techniques to save his clients from the financial ravages of nursing home care."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Excellent Asset Protection Attorney."
"I have personally known Tom for many years. He and I belong to some of the same national professional organizations. Tom is a witty and great conversationalist. You will not find a more personable person with which to confide in. Tom is outstanding in his profession. He possesses the experience, training and tools to give his clients protection and comfort. His office has systems in place to quickly and efficiently give his clients peace of mind through preservation and protection of family wealth. Give Tom a call and see what I am talking about."
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Experience
Honors
2010
World's Best Grandpa, Owen Olofsson
1975
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Owner, The Law Offices of Tom Olofsson
1995 - 2005
Administrative Law Judge, The City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings
Associations
2007 - Present
Medicaid Practice SystemsMember
2005 - Present
National Eagle Scout AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
1992 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2010
National Association of Insurance and Financial AdvisorsChapter Board Member
Education
1992
The John Marshall Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Estate Planning Workshop
Estate Planning
2015
Chapter Meeting
Estate Planning
2014
Chapter Meeting
Estate Planning
2012
Seminar
Estate Planning
2012
Online Education Course
Estate Planning Basics
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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