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    42 estate planning lawyers serve Madison, IL. Compare the best based on 19+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Madison County are listed below.

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    Madison Has 42 Estate Planning Attorneys with 19 Reviews

    Andrew Joseph Miofsky

    Andrew Joseph Miofsky

    5.04 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Granite City)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Received the highest AV PREEMINENT rating from http://www.martindale.com/Andrew-Joseph-Miofsky/er.htm?view=cr Producer of free YouTube video channel JustAMinit (Law). Visit and get a free subscription. The choice of an attorney is an important dec...
    Rating:  10
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    Ellen Riley Burford

    Ellen Riley Burford

    5.04 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Granite City)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Bio: It is my goal to empower clients through life's transitions. Whether that transition is a divorce, legal separation, personal injury, or the need for estate planning, I represent clients with compassion and knowledge. I have extensive trial and li...
    Rating:  7.0
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    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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    Thomas Ernest Kennedy III

    Thomas Ernest Kennedy III

    4.25 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Employment and Labor
    Review: "I hired Mr. Kennedy for a dispute I had with a university's graduate program. He was quick to reply to my numerous inquiries throughout the duration of my case. He was cost conscious (which for a former student was critical). The outcome for me wa..."
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    Deborah Kelleen Besserman

    Deborah Kelleen Besserman

    5.02 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Granite City)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I hired Besserman Law office after I had my last lawyer left me at the last-minute right before trial. I read reviews and had a few consultations and felt like this Law office was right for me. Right away she had an uphill fight on her hands and s..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Stephen Brent Wohlford

    Stephen Brent Wohlford

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate
    Rating:  7.1
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    Benjamin Franklin Edwards

    Benjamin Franklin Edwards

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (East Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Rating:  8.6
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    Fortis M. Lawder

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    Fortis M. Lawder

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (St. Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 74 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Banking, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    Lisa Marie Montano

    Lisa Marie Montano

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning
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    Thomas Adrian McCarthy

    Thomas Adrian McCarthy

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Clayton)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Elder Law
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    Douglas J. Stanley

    Douglas J. Stanley

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Trusts, Tax
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    Jennifer A. Davis

    Jennifer A. Davis

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Tax, Estate Planning
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    Dennis James Orsey

    Dennis James Orsey

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Granite City)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Family, Estate Planning
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    Virginia E. Heagney

    Virginia E. Heagney

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Elder Law
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    Steven Barry Gorin

    Steven Barry Gorin

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Tax, Estate Planning, Elder Law and more
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    Tanja Marion Cook

    Tanja Marion Cook

    2.33 reviews
    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Granite City)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business
    Review: "She did a wonderful job helping us understand all of the ins and outs of estate planning and the probate process. I could not recommend her highly enough"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Stephen Joseph Doroghazi Jr.

    Stephen Joseph Doroghazi Jr.

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Granite City)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, General Practice
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    Alicia Kaye Waltenberger

    Alicia Kaye Waltenberger

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning
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    Melissa L Nissenholtz

    Melissa L Nissenholtz

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Estate Planning
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    David Francis Neiers

    David Francis Neiers

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Mergers and Acquisitions, Estate Planning, Real Estate
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    Thomas Andrew Hill

    Thomas Andrew Hill

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    Estate Planning Attorney near Madison (Saint Louis)
    Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Corporate and Incorporation, Real Estate, Estate Planning
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