$ 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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Posted by PJ | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
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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 Candace | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Very attentive....
Ms. Broadnax helped me with my father's estate after he passed away last year. She was very attentive and made sure that I understood what was going on in the case every step of the way. I would definitely recommend her to others for their estate planning or probate needs.
Posted by Michael | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Jeannine Broadnax the attorney who was a blessing
Ms Broadnax was my lawyer for my probate case over my father's estate. She was a very personable young lady. Also very professional. When I reached out to her over the phone or through text, she always return my calls immediately. Which made my experience all the more pleasant. She really helped me n...
Posted by Bernadine Thomas | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
ESTATE PLANNING
Attorney Broadnax provided excellent advice and assistance to me in estate planning. She created a living trust, pour over will, form for power of attorney for property and health care, as well as certifications of trust. In addition she informed me of estate management . Attorney Broadnax...
"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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