Top Rated Lansing, IL Estate Planning Lawyers

31 estate planning lawyers serve Lansing, IL. Compare the best based on 58+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Cook County are listed below.

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Lansing Has 31 Estate Planning Attorneys with 58 Reviews

Scott R. Wheaton & Associates
3108 Ridge Rd, Lansing, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, General Practice

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Chicago)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Employment and Labor, Estate Planning, Real Estate

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Lansing, IL

Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Law Office of Karen Ranos LLC
Po Box 360, Lansing, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

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The Law Offices of Scott R. Wheaton & Associates
3108 Ridge Rd, Lansing, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, State, Local And Municipal Law and more

Rating: 6.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship and more

Bio: 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...

Rating: 8.1

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Review: "I need to thank Tom and his staff, for their kind assistance. We needed to find someone to help us since my family is spread over several states, and he was able to work with everyone on my father's estate issues. Tom explained the issues to us, a..."

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Munster)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Divorce and Separation, Estate Planning

Review: "We consulted with Mr Velchek via a phone call and based on that retained him to assist with closing our late father's estate and handle the sale of the family home. Mr Velchek did a wonderful job leading us on this journey. He was very knowledgeab..."

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Highland)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

Bio: Douglas K. Walker, J.D., C.P.A., is dedicated to helping his clients and his client's businesses.

Rating: 8.8

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Hammond)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice, Wills & Living Wills and more

Rating: 8.4

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, State, Local And Municipal Law, Probate and more

Review: "Chris worked with my sister and I to settle our parent’s trusts and estates. He and his team were very knowledgeable, approachable, and responsive. He guided us in every step of the process and did everything he committed to do in a timely manner...."

Rating: 8.1

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Hammond)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Immigration, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "Did a great job with my case and I also very much appreciated Ashley for being so professional."

Rating: 6.5

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Highland)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Highland)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Medicaid & Medicare and more

Bio: Licensed to practice law in Indiana and Illinois. Practice areas include Intellectual Property Law (trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets), Medicaid Planning / Elder Law, Estate Planning (wills, trusts, advance directives), and Guardianships.

Rating: 7.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Review: "I won't be specific about the help that he has provided me concerning the owning of my home/property that I love so much that's paid in full. Without his knowledge and expertise I know I would still be renting an apartment. He is not just an attor..."

Rating: 7.3

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Review: "I hired Attorney Andrews to take care of a case for me. He is unprofessional. Does not call you back or respond to emails or texts. Because of his unprofessionalism, I'm in jeopardy of losing my case."

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more

Rating: 7.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Munster)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Insurance

Review: "An excellent working in an excellent firm."

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Highland)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Divorce and Separation, Estate Planning, Workers Compensation and more

Review: "Joe first represented me in my divorce in which I was awarded full custody of my children. Since that time I have always felt that he would handle every issue that I would have in the future and he has even helped me deal with a couple of ticket ..."

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Chicago)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Land Use and Zoning, Employment and Labor, Estate Planning and more

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Hammond)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Elder Law, Estate Planning and more

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Best Reviewed 8

Which Estate Planning lawyers have been licensed the longest in Lansing, IL?

John Stephan Wrona 55 years licensed
William Eckhardt Hofmann 52 years licensed
Robert Christian Collins Jr. 50 years licensed
Laurence Albert Velchek 50 years licensed
Thomas Edward Brabec 45 years licensed
Steven Patrick Polick 45 years licensed
Barbara Maloney Shaver 42 years licensed
Christopher J. Cummings 41 years licensed
America Lenore McAlpin 41 years licensed
Robert Bernard Golding Jr. 41 years licensed

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Which Lansing, IL Estate Planning lawyers are newest to the area?

Kierra Jhanea Williams 3 years licensed
Kevin Terrance McNamara 16 years licensed
Jeannine Lynette Broadnax 19 years licensed
Karen Yvonne Ranos 20 years licensed
Cori A. Mathis 24 years licensed
Kari Ann Legg 26 years licensed
Steve Elias Haddad 26 years licensed
Troy Robert Barron 27 years licensed
Ernest Brandon Fenton 28 years licensed
William Terrance Godbolt 28 years licensed

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Lansing, IL Estate Planning Lawyers

Lansing Has 31 Estate Planning Attorneys with 58 Reviews

Robert Christian Collins Jr.