Top Rated River Forest, IL Estate Planning Lawyers

134 estate planning lawyers serve River Forest, IL. Compare the best based on 246+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Cook County are listed below.

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River Forest Has 134 Estate Planning Attorneys with 246 Reviews

Law Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC
400 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Business and more

Bio: CALL TODAY - Services We Provide Include:• Probate & Estate Planning: Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills; • Business Formation & Transactional Matters: Creation of Business Entities (i.e. LLC, Corp.,...

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Lawrence J. Locascio, Jr.
Po Box 6663, River Forest, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning

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Estate Planning Lawyers in River Forest, 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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Thomas J. Dwyer & Associates, LLC
400 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Corporate and Incorporation, Tax, Estate Planning

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

Estate Planning 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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1120 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 64 years

Practice Areas: Tax, Estate Planning

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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Chicago)

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.

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

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

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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800 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills and Living Wills, Real Estate

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Michael J. Martin & Associates, P.C.
400 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Land Use and Zoning

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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Elmhurst)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Experienced & Personable Bankruptcy Attorney / Chapters 7 and 13.

Rating: 9.3

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Robert Nathan Honig's Website

Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Elmhurst)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, 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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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Foreclosure

Bio: Top-Rated Chicagoland Real Estate & Asset Protection Attorney Sandra M. Emerson, founder of Emerson Law Firm, LLC, holds a Top Attorney 10.0 Avvo rating and dedicates her practice to safeguarding your property, your family, and your financial...

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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate 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: 8.8

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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Elmhurst)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Comprehensive. Client Focused. Quality.

Rating: 9.4

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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Westchester)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Guardianship, Elder Law 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...

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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Mediation

Review: "Jessica is a true professional and will help you navigate difficult legal situations were emotion can cloud judgement. She is direct in her approach but provides task clarity on options without wasting time and your money. I've retained her twice ..."

Rating: 8.5

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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Westchester)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate

Review: "Mr. Rock has been my family lawyer for over 25 years. He has been able to guide me through life circumstances and legal matters with wisdom and understanding. He is a man of great character, ethical, and a consenous builder. He has my trust and re..."

Rating: 6.5

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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

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

Bio: I graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law in 1980 and I am licensed to practice before the Courts of the State of Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. I am a member of the Chicago ...

Rating: 7.0

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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Review: "Matt did a fantastic job that displayed a complete knowledge of the bankruptcy process. He was absolutely everything we could've hoped for working through what could have been a somewhat humiliating set of circumstances. I recommend him wholeheart..."

Rating: 9.8

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Estate Planning Attorney near River Forest (Oak Park)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate

Review: "Matthew is an amazing lawyer with a great deal of knowledge and expertise in assisting me and my family in proceedings with our probate case Sadly with heavy hearts our father passed away from a bleeding stroke called a hemorrhagic stroke which al..."

Rating: 6.7

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

David Louis Hanson 64 years licensed
Edmund Paul Lanphier Jr. 62 years licensed
Paul Jerome Jakubco 57 years licensed
Kristi Allen Osga 56 years licensed
Matthias John Leuck 55 years licensed
Robert A. Huntington 54 years licensed
Paul John Maganzini 52 years licensed
Marc Howard Weinstein 52 years licensed
Angelika Kuehn 51 years licensed
Frank Pellegrini 50 years licensed

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

Emad Mahou 3 years licensed
Alexander Mcgregor Dunn 3 years licensed
Victoria Lozano 3 years licensed
Hannah Christine Blackwell 3 years licensed
Donna S. Elias 3 years licensed
Lisa Kristine Cervinka 7 years licensed
Ann Marie Sullivan 9 years licensed
Melissa LaPointe 11 years licensed
Shunte Shajuan Goss 13 years licensed
Rhonda Davies Briggs 13 years licensed

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River Forest, IL Estate Planning Lawyers

River Forest Has 134 Estate Planning Attorneys with 246 Reviews

Louis Theodore Wierenga