Top Rated River Forest, IL Elder Law Lawyers

33 elder law lawyers serve River Forest, IL. Compare the best based on 47+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Cook County are listed below.

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River Forest Has 33 Elder Law Attorneys with 47 Reviews

Law Office of George E. Bailly
400 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Tax, Estate Planning

Review: "Mr Bailey was always honest and definitely trustworthy. Always the best in his field."

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Law Office of Mary J. Raleigh LLC
Po Box 5028, 401 William St 5028, River Forest, IL

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning

Review: "I have used Mary in both Real Estate transactions and for personal estate planning. Mary is responsive and available to me and my clients when needed. She is local and my clients like that too."

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Elder Law Lawyers in River Forest, IL

Elder law lawyers advise aging individuals and families on long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, guardianship, elder abuse, Medicare issues, and financial protections. They draft powers of attorney and trusts, coordinate care planning, protect assets while qualifying for benefits, and advocate for seniors’ rights and wellbeing.

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Elmhurst)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: Ben Alexander Neiburgeris one of a select few Elder Law attorneys in Illinois who also hold a State of Illinois Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certificate. This makes Ben uniquely qualified to understand and counsel others on legal issues as th...

Rating: 9.7

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Westchester)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Guardianship, Probate and more

Bio: I concentrate my practice in elder law, with a focus on long term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning. I represent clients in routine guardianship and probate matters, as well as more complex Medica...

Rating: 9.5

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate and more

Bio: Frank E. Stepnowski was born in Chicago, Illinois, and attended Fenwick High School. He earned a degree in Economics from the University of Dallas and graduated from Northwestern University Law School. He was admitted to practice in the State of I...

Rating: 8.9

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Westchester)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Randy was an outstanding attorney during of first home purchase. He helped answer all our questions throughout the whole process and gave us a better understanding of the home buying process. He remained professional and represented us the best wa..."

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Westchester)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: I became an attorney because I wanted to work with people and have a positive impact on their lives. Nowhere is this more apparent and rewarding than in the field of Elder Law. My clients’ goals become my goals and I enjoy working with them every ...

Rating: 6.4

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Norridge)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Sole Practitioner who enjoys the practice of law, and enjoys the opportunity to help people.

Rating: 7.6

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Melrose Park)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more

Review: "Cathleen is an excellent and experienced attorney, who genuinely cares about her clients. She has extensive experience and track record of success in several areas of legal counsel."

Rating: 6.7

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Elmhurst)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Chicago)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Land Use and Zoning

Review: "Where Barbara is diligent and professional during the home buying process with great follow up and follow through, AFTER closing is not the case. I signed an attorney contract for representation which has a section stating if I ever needed "post r..."

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Corporate and Incorporation, Estate Planning, Elder Law and more

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Chicago)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning

Review: "Can not contact Carolyn. Office on Montrose is closed. Don't know what happened. "

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Health Care, Litigation

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts, Wills and Living Wills and more

Review: "A few years ago we hired Jonathan to write our will and associated documents and found the experience smooth, easy, and fairly priced. Recently, after some life changes, we went back to him to consult about a living trust. He spent a lot of time..."

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Employee Benefits, Power Of Attorney and more

Rating: 6.6

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Chicago)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Intellectual Property, Estate Planning and more

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Chicago)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Real Estate and more

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Elder Law Attorney near River Forest (Elmhurst)

Elder Law Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Land Use and Zoning, Estate Planning and more

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Which Elder Law lawyers have been licensed the longest in River Forest, IL?

Robert A. Huntington 53 years licensed
John Michael Kennelly 47 years licensed
Joseph Leonard Ponsetto 43 years licensed
Gail Sears Petrich 43 years licensed
Mary Jeanne Raleigh 43 years licensed
Eliot W. Abarbanel 42 years licensed
Cathleen Cossident-Italia 41 years licensed
Francis Edward Stepnowski 41 years licensed
Dominique M. Frigo 41 years licensed
Barbara S. Shulman 41 years licensed

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Which River Forest, IL Elder Law lawyers are newest to the area?

Emily S. Seaholm 6 years licensed
Benjamin Kelly Ivory 7 years licensed
Ann Marie Sullivan 8 years licensed
Melissa LaPointe 11 years licensed
Christal J. Coakley 12 years licensed
Priscilla Singer 14 years licensed
Tabitha Elizabeth Sabatino 15 years licensed
Angelica Maria Felix 15 years licensed
Melissa Johnson 17 years licensed
Carolyn Marie Potamitis 20 years licensed

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River Forest, IL Elder Law Lawyers

River Forest Has 33 Elder Law Attorneys with 47 Reviews

George Edward Bailly