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    Illinois Has 3991 Estate Planning Attorneys with 6745 Reviews

    Katrine Ryan Lazar

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    Katrine Ryan Lazar

    5.02 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Real Estate, Trusts
    Review: "As a first time home buyer, I appreciate all of Katrine's patience with me. She and her team answered every question in a timely and supportive manner, and helped me to feel knowledgable and confident in my decisions. Her guidance through closing ..."
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    Stephen S. Newland

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    Stephen S. Newland

    5.07 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Real Estate, Foreclosure and more
    Will and Trusts.. Health Care Power and Property Powers of Attorneys. 25 years of Experience
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick F. Ross

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    Patrick F. Ross

    5.046 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
    A patient answerer of questions focused on total client satisfaction. Fixed fees payable over time without interest. Service guarantee. Limited evening and Saturday AM appointments available.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert John Ross

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    Robert John Ross

    5.036 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills and more
    We help clients navigate the sometimes confusing world of estate planning
    Rating:  10
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    William A. Deitch

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    William A. Deitch

    4.9114 reviews
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    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Business and more
    Planning For What Matters. 20+ Years Proven Experience. Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Elder Law.
    Rating:  9.6
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    Dean Richard Hedeker

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    Dean Richard Hedeker

    5.03 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Tax, Probate and more
    Estate Planning Attorney That Helps Families Grow & Protect Their Legacy. 877-600-7214
    Rating:  10
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    James Oberholtzer

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    James Oberholtzer

    4.746 reviews
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    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Business, Tax and more
    Simple, understandable plans for estates of all sizes. 42+ years experience. Call for free consultation
    Rating:  9.9
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    Karen Jackson Porter

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    Karen Jackson Porter

    4.920 reviews
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    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    The Porter Law Network provides excellent legal representation for individuals and businesses.
    Rating:  10
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    Elizabeth Marie Fink

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    Elizabeth Marie Fink

    5.014 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare and more
    Bio: Elizabeth Fink focuses her career on the practice of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Guardianships, and Medicaid Planning. She has been practicing law in Chicago, IL since 2009 and has represented clients throughout t...
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    Christopher Salvatore Nudo

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    Christopher Salvatore Nudo

    5.030 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Commercial and more
    Call Me Now So That I Can Answer The Difficult Questions & Make The Process Painless! 847-423-8047
    Rating:  9.4
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    Paige Nicole Fox

    Paige Nicole Fox

    5.057 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare and more
    Bio: Paige N. Fox (she/her), is the founder of Fox Law, LLC dba Fox Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC, a fully-remote Illinois law firm where legal advocacy is rooted in clarity, compassion, and a deep commitment to client care. With extensive experienc...
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    Edward James Blake

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    Edward James Blake

    4.852 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Family and more
    Blake Behme Law Group, P.C. was founded in 1983 and provides a full range of legal services.
    Rating:  10
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    Steven H. Fagan

    Steven H. Fagan

    5.040 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and more
    Bio: Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am a founding member of the law firm of Fagan, Fagan & Davis. In addition to helping people plan for their future using Wills and Trusts through Estate Planning, I've tried several hundreds of Criminal and DUI...
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    Randall H. Borkus

    Randall H. Borkus

    5.035 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Business and more
    Bio: We help families protect what is most important to them—their loved ones. Get a copy of my new book on How to Sell or Transfer you Business: Our practice has a special focus on advanced estate succession planning, estate planning, business exit pl...
    Rating:  10
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    Nicolas Robert Nelson

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    Nicolas Robert Nelson

    5.012 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    I focus on the needs, rights and goals of my clients. Let's discuss how to protect your rights.
    Rating:  9.9
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    JoAnne Bruzgul

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    JoAnne Bruzgul

    4.821 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Family and more
    Forward Thinking and Innovative. Call Today.
    Rating:  10
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    Mollie Ann Whitehead

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    Mollie Ann Whitehead

    5.08 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate and more
    Have you put off making a Will, Trust or Powers of Attorney? We can make the process easy.
    Rating:  10
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    Justin Christopher Strane

    Justin Christopher Strane

    4.933 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business
    Bio: Founder of Front Door Legal LLC, Justin Strane focuses his practice primarily on commercial and residential real estate transactions, and estate planning. His firm is located in Chicago, and he provides representation to people and businesses thro...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Thomas Caruso

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    Matthew Thomas Caruso

    5.08 reviews
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    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Business and more
    Over 40 Years Of Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Will & Elder Law Experience! 630-510-1800
    Rating:  10
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    Wendy Ruth Morgan

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    Wendy Ruth Morgan

    4.849 reviews
    Illinois Estate Planning Attorney
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    When Experience Matters...
    Rating:  10
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