Top Rated Lansing, IL Estate Planning Lawyers

31 estate planning lawyers serve Lansing, IL. Compare the best based on 56+ 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 56 Reviews

Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Chicago)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

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

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

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

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, General Practice, Estate Planning

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

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 35 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 (Highland)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 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 (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 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 compass...

Rating: 8.1

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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: 8.2

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 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 49 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 (Munster)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 38 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 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Estate Planning 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 (Hammond)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Review: "Steve is honest and very informative! I would definitely recommend him. His secretary Ashley is very kind and helpful! It's always great to call the office and speak to someone and the same staff who knows what's going on."

Rating: 6.5

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (South Holland)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Estate Planning, Elder Law

Review: "We were in the process of purchasing a home & Terrance was a horrible lawyer to work with. He was always on "Vacation", never returned our calls & never kept us up to date with anything so we got rid of him and hired another lawyer who is much bet..."

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Munster)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Guardianship and more

Rating: 6.9

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Highland)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Highland)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 23 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 (Hammond)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Rating: 6.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate and more

Rating: 6.5

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Estate Planning Attorney near Lansing (Homewood)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Estate Planning, Land Use and Zoning 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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Which Estate Planning lawyers have been licensed the longest in Lansing, IL?

Richard Paul Gerardi 55 years licensed
William Eckhardt Hofmann 51 years licensed
Robert Christian Collins Jr. 49 years licensed
Laurence Albert Velchek 49 years licensed
Thomas Edward Brabec 44 years licensed
Steven Patrick Polick 44 years licensed
Barbara Maloney Shaver 41 years licensed
Christopher J. Cummings 41 years licensed
America Lenore McAlpin 40 years licensed
Robert Bernard Golding Jr. 40 years licensed

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

Kierra Jhanea Williams 2 years licensed
Kevin Terrance McNamara 15 years licensed
Jeannine Lynette Broadnax 18 years licensed
Karen Yvonne Ranos 19 years licensed
Cori A. Mathis 23 years licensed
Kari Ann Legg 25 years licensed
Steve Elias Haddad 25 years licensed
Troy Robert Barron 26 years licensed
Ernest Brandon Fenton 27 years licensed
William Terrance Godbolt 27 years licensed

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Lansing, IL Estate Planning Lawyers

Lansing Has 31 Estate Planning Attorneys with 56 Reviews

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