Samuel Langdon Collins

Samuel Langdon Collins

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 21 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Salem, IL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning

919 W Main St, Salem, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for < 1 year

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2025

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Curt W. Ferguson, P.C.

919 W Main St, Salem, IL, 62881-1303

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Samuel Langdon Collins's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Susan | July 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Estate planning

We first met Sam when we were deciding if we wanted a Trust. He was very pleasant and answered all of our questions thoughtfully and in a way we could understand the legal jargon. We have really enjoyed working with him.

Posted by James | July 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

estate plan with Samuel Collins

Mr Collins was extremely helpful and knowledgeable when setting up our estate. He made certain that we fully understood what was going on at all times and never once hesitated to devote the time needed for us. I have recommended him to others.

Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Mrs.

I first met Sam when I asked him to handle my Mother's estate. He was recommended to me by someone who wasn't even a client of his. But the person assured me that he was a man of great integrity, and I have found that to be true. My Mother's will had not been updated since 1966 and required researc...h of the laws of that time. Although I viewed the process as a very big and intimidating issue, Sam was very reassuring and alleviated my fears and concerns. The death of a loved one is an emotional time. I have heard that there are often hurt feelings and breakups within the family. All went well with ours and he included a letter explaining her will and the implications to my Mother's 7 grandchildren. The family remained in tact! After that experience, my husband and I had no reservations having Sam handle our trust. He has been very thorough and patient and encouraged us to involve our sons in the process. We appreciate that he keeps us updated on any new laws we need to know about that may impact our trust. We have no qualms that all will go well when the time comes.

Posted by Linda | July 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Sam Collins works alongside the attorney we hired for our estate planning. Among other things, Sam has provided training for several aspects of our plan, giving us needed information and answering our questions.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2015 | Trusts

Sam Collins

I got to know Sam after the death of my husband three years ago. He helped me through a very difficult time in handling all that was necessary with regards to my trust. He kept me informed on how the process was going and if there was a question or concern he was uncertain about, he would find the ...answer for me. I was very pleased with his services.

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Samuel Langdon Collins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Piwowar

Estate planning lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is a knowledgeable and experienced estate planning attorney. He is one of those attorneys who truly enjoys the practice of law and helping his clients. As a fellow estate planning attorney, I have found him to be a creative and detailed attorney. Through the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, he has made the commitment to providing his clients with comprehensive estate plans that work."

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Joseph Ferraro

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a fellow colleague in the estate planning profession and I endorse him as an attorney who practices with a high level of expertise and compassion. Sam takes the time during the planning process to ensure that his clients truly understand how their plans work."

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Jeffrey Cramer

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam has a tremendous amount of knowledge about trust administration, probate, and all forms of estate settlement. He is very organized and has developed a comprehensive process so that no detail of an estate settlement is overlooked. As a fellow estate planning attorney, I highly recommend Sam to anyone needing help with an estate administration in his area of Illinois."

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Curt Ferguson

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam came to Salem with a broad range of experience in a general practice (estate planning, probate, family law, and more) and narrowed his focus entirely to helping people carry out their estate plans during the loss of a loved one. He has demonstrated the compassion and competence necessary to put clients at ease and secure all possible benefits of the decedent's plans."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Associations

2011 - Present

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Education

2004

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Speaking Engagements

2014

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Fall Collegium 2014

Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries

2013

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Spring Collegium

ATRA Game Changers

2013

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Fall Collegium

Trust Settlement - Start to Finish

2013

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Fall Collegium

It's Not About THOSE Taxes

Languages

English

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