Top Rated Waukegan, IL Estate Planning Lawyers

54 estate planning lawyers serve Waukegan, IL. Compare the best based on 90+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Lake County are listed below.

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Waukegan Has 54 Estate Planning Attorneys with 90 Reviews

Finn & Vinson, LLC
128 N West St, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Anna E. Finn Vinson has been practicing law in Lake County, Illinois since October 2009, after graduating with her Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School. She double majored at Lake Forest College and graduated cum laude. During her ...

Rating: 9.4

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32 W. North St., Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Litigation and more

Bio: I have practiced in estate planning, probate, and estate and trust litigation since graduating from law school in 2004. After working at Urban Burt, Ltd., in Oak Forest, IL, I joined Paul F. O'Keefe, P.C. in 2006 where I continue to practice in es...

Rating: 6.8

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Waukegan, 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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Joseph McKeown
415 Washington St, Suite 207, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Probate and more

Review: "I hired Joe at the recommendation of another lawyer. Joe was exactly as described: thoughtful, knowledgeable, and professional. He was always available for me and was empathetic to my cause. He guided me through the divorce and custody process to ..."

Rating: 6.9

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Grange David P Law Ofcs Of
16 North West Street, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning

Review: "We were out-of-state, and Sharon handled a tricky real estate sale for us without ever seeing our faces. She was precise, patient, and did a good job of watching out for the details we missed. She also listened well, so she understood the issues ..."

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Law Office of Patricia K. Hogan
452 Glendenning Pl, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning

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Diver, Grach, Quade & Masini, LLP
111 N County Street, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

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

Rating: 7.5

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Shaw Law Ltd
33 N County St Ste 300, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Probate and more

Review: "Attorney Shaw has provided me with sound legal advice regarding an IL CCW legal matter. I appreciate his legal expertise and professional demeanor."

Rating: 6.6

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Diver, Grach, Quade & Masini, LLP
111 N County Street, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills and more

Rating: 7.2

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The Law Office of Dan E. Babarik, Ltd.
200 N Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Corporate & Incorporation and more

Rating: 6.5

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2566 Burnside Way, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Land Use and Zoning, Estate Planning and more

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McKenna Storer
33 North County Street 6th Floor, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Corporate and Incorporation and more

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Laluzerne & Smith, Ltd.
1 N County St, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Litigation, Estate Planning and more

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Estate Planning Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: I have been a lawyer for over 30 years. It has been been very rewarding to help people who are in need of legal assistance. Helping countless families in foreclosure keep their homes by securing afforbable loan modifications for them is extremely ...

Rating: 10

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Hirsch Law Group
33 N County Street, Suite 201, Waukegan, IL

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense and more

Rating: 6.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate and more

Bio: Howard has practiced law in the private sector for more than 30 years. He is the founder of Estate & Business Law Group, P.C., and has dedicated his practice to designing estate and succession plans for individuals, families, and businesses. Howar...

Rating: 9.2

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Estate Planning Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

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 ..."

Rating: 10

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Estate Planning Attorney near Waukegan (Lake Bluff)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Review: "Attorney Matthew Quick made our estate planning a simple task. He walked us right through the process from beginning to end explaining each step and why it is important to have. He answered all questions with great knowledge and is still willing t..."

Rating: 8.4

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Estate Planning Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Probate and more

Bio: My clients know “good enough” won’t cut it when it comes to their business and private wealth. They require a proactive, tax-focused, and risk-managed approach to ownership, operation, succession, estate, and asset protection planning. The failure...

Rating: 10

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Estate Planning Attorney near Waukegan (Gurnee)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, General Practice, Probate and more

Bio: Amy was born in Walton, WV, was from Highwood, IL and currently resides in lives in Kenosha, WI with her husband David, dog, Titus, and cat, Prancer. Amy enjoys volunteering with various charitable and faith-based organizations in her free time.

Rating: 9.7

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Estate Planning Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Litigation

Bio: Running a small or mid-sized business is complicated. We understand that. When you need legal advice on business formation, business purchase or sale, contract negotiation, business succession planning, or family wealth planning, we can provide hi...

Rating: 8.4

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

Carey James Schiever 52 years licensed
Howard M Lang 52 years licensed
Patricia Kathleen Hogan 50 years licensed
Robert James Masini 49 years licensed
Jack Carl Mardoian 47 years licensed
Dan Edward Babarik 45 years licensed
Michael Muir Melius 45 years licensed
Thomas A. Pasquesi 43 years licensed
John Waldo Emerson 42 years licensed
Barbara J. Swanson 42 years licensed

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

Elin C. Shoback 7 years licensed
James Thomas Brzezinski 9 years licensed
Eric Swanson 10 years licensed
Katrine Ryan Lazar 12 years licensed
Michael Alan Goldberg 13 years licensed
Lauren Nicole Lomonaco 13 years licensed
Joseph Cornelius McKeown 16 years licensed
Brian Patrick O'Hagan 16 years licensed
Anna Elizabeth Finn Vinson 16 years licensed
Jennifer Helen Carroll 17 years licensed

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Waukegan, IL Estate Planning Lawyers

Waukegan Has 54 Estate Planning Attorneys with 90 Reviews

Anna Elizabeth Finn Vinson