$ 275-350 per hour
also known as S.T.E.P.S. Strategic Tax & Estate Planning Strategies
I am Jeannine Broadnax, Esq. a native of Chicago, Illinois an experienced attorney and founder of Strategic Tax & Estate Planning Strategies (STEPS). My practice specializes in estate planning, probate, guardianship, and tax disputes. I am compassionate to the needs of my clients and readily able to assist families during difficult times.
I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from College of the Holy Cross in 2001. In 2007 I received my law degree, magna cum laude from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, TX . With a desire for more knowledge I returned to school and received with a Masters of Law (LLM) in Taxation and Estate Planning with honors from the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago, IL in 2013.
I started my legal career as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney where I prosecuted criminals, protected victims rights, recommended appropriate services for families, and continuously worked for the best interest of the community.
After obtaining a Masters of Law (LLM) in Taxation and Estate Planning I transitioned to the Otis Law Group Ltd. focusing on estate planning, probate, and guardianship. There I drafted custom estate planning documents to suit the needs of individuals and families with a variety of assets; as well as advised fiduciaries on trust administration matters and successfully litigated will contests, removal of trustee, citation of assets, objections to accountings, as well as sought equitable remedies.
I am very involved in my community, including doing volunteer tax prep with AARP, providing mentorship with the Big Shoulders Fund, and preparing Wills for first responders with the Chicago Bar Association.
If you are dealing with an issue related to probate, estate planning, guardianship or tax disputes, I am can help you. Please contact Strategic Tax & Estate Planning Strategies today.
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Chicago, IL, Evergreen Park, IL, Homewood, IL
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Posted by Edward | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Jeannine Broadnax
Ms.Broadnax was professional, thorough, and compassionate. I appreciated her advice and knowledge.
Posted by Ella | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Fantastic Job
Jeannine was very thorough, professional and straight forward. She kept me updated with specifics and advised me on options, she allowed me to make final decisions. My outcome was everything I expected.
Posted by PJ | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Ms PJ
Throughout, Reliable and Knowledgeable her explanations made what seemed like a complicated matter much easier to understand. The Attorney is very Professional, Pleasant and detailed. She helped us with our Family Planning & Real estate issues this year. And I'm very happy I used the services of S...
Posted by Kila | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Wonderful service!!
From start to finish Attorney Jeannine Broadnax made understanding estate planning easy. Before speaking with her I never even thought I had a need to get my affairs in order as I am healthy and not quite 50 years old yet. I hired her to handle estate planning not only for myself but for my mother as...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
I recommend Attorney Broadnax.
Attorney Broadnax was very professional! I appreciate how she took time to answer any questions or concerns that I had. In addition she always responded thoroughly and in a timely manner. I always felt that she was working with my best interest in mind. I would absolutely recommend her to anyon...
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Broadnax is fantastic person and attorney. She exemplifies professionalism and is very respected by her peers. In fact, I frequently refer cases to her."
"I know Attorney Broadnax to be an extremely thorough and learned attorney, who thrives well in solving complex legal matters with precision. Having worked with Jeannine on various matters for over seven years, I highly recommend and endorse her."
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2018
Special Project Coordinator, Chicago Bar Association
2016 - Present
Owner, STEPS-Strategic Tax & Estate Planning Strategies
2017 - 2017
Of Counsel, The Evans Williams Law Group
2011 - 2016
Of Counsel, Otis Law Group, Ltd.
2007 - 2011
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Chicago, Il
Volunteer Attorney
all property distributed according to the decedent's will.
2013
LL.M - Master of Laws
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2017
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