$ 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 Almeda | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Highly recommended
Attorney Jeannine Broadnax's calm, deliberate and competent demeanor gave focus and comfort to a difficult reckoning with end of life issues. Her knowledge of the law and ability to listen took into account my wishes. A will and trust with other supporting documents were created to secure the results...
Posted by Daniel | December 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Residential
First time Home Owner
I am a first time home buyer so I was very new to the process. Jeannine was an excellent lawyer to work with and is knowledgable and professional in home buying. The first property I tried to purchase had a lot of expensive issues that I would have to cover immediately after buying. This included hav...
"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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