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My extensive experience in the areas of estate planning, estate litigation and taxation provide a unique background that enables me to anticipate client needs, minimize costs and thereby maximizing value. Earned a C.P.A. in 1995, graduated from Loyola Law School in 1996 and worked in private practice including the Estate and Trust department of a large Chicago law firm prior to opeing my own practice in mid-2002.
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3010 W. Diversey, Chicago, IL, 60647-5877
8 Client Reviews
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Posted by Melanie | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Disappointing
10:13 « M Melanie Collazo 14 reviews • 1 photo ** just now NEW Terrible experience with this firm. Mario Correa could not remember my name to save his life. He called me Maria during a court hearing, it was embarrassing to hear the judge correct him. Forms that were required for the hearing were...
Posted by Susan | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Positive experience
I chose Correa law firm because he doesn't dabble in various areas of law but focuses on estate planning. I also didn't want the hassle of going downtown and dealing with parking. I read a positive review that spoke of their experience dealing with their mother's estate and I felt comfortable cont...
Posted by Federico | November 13, 2014 | Probate
Helpful
I handle personal injury cases and on occasion need help with probate matters concerning appointment of administrators for an estate or with distribution of proceeds from the case. Mario is always there to maneuver through those complexities, helping my cases go smoothly.
"Mario is a great lawyer with a good heart. His focus on estate planning is thorough and he always takes time to listen so that he truly understands you and your family's needs."
"Mario prepared estate plans for me and several members of my family. Where other attorneys' work ended with the drafting of our intentions via a will, Mario took the extra step to help our estates avoid probate court where possible. Mario's tax background complements his estate planning expertise and was a compelling reason to retain him. I endorse Mario for estate and trust planning."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mario is a very nice, caring estate planner. His bilingual and cultural skills allow him to serve the Hispanic community in Chicago, which is a big plus for this community. In addition, Mario has great business and management skills and he is always looking for ways to provide excellent services to his clients. Highly recommended!"
"I work with Mario. Mario is a CPA in addition to being an attorney. He is an excellent estate planning attorney. I recommend all of my clients that have a need of estate planning or any sort of litigation involving an estate to Mario. I endorse this lawyer!!"
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Divorce and separation lawyer
2019
Best Estate Planners in Chicago 2019, Expertise
1998
Community Leadership Program, Naperville Chamber of Commerce
1996
Leadership and Service Award, Loyola School of Law
1995
American Jurisprudence Award for International Taxation, Loyola School of Law
2002 - Present
Estate and Trust Attorney, Correa Law
2000 - 2002
Estate & Trust Attorney, Ungaretti & Harris, Chicago
1997 - 2000
Attorney, Kuhn, Mitchell, Moss
2014 - Present
Chicago Estate Planning CouncilMember
2009 - Present
Chicago Trustee CollaboratoryDirector
2006 - Present
Logan Square Chamber of CommercePresident
2002 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Minor children protected
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
CPA
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
1987
Graduation
2016
Opportunities For Making Trusts Successful
2014
Big Issues in Estate Planning
2013
Selecting an Appraiser
2011
Estate Planning and Family Law
2000
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
My sister died and didn't leave a will, she was paying a mortgage and care notes, is this considered an estate?
11 Mar 2020
Can a check made out to "the estate of" someone be deposited into the family trust?
08 Nov 2011