Top Rated Waukegan, IL Probate Lawyers

28 probate lawyers serve Waukegan, IL. Compare the best based on 82+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Lake County are listed below.

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Waukegan Has 28 Probate Attorneys with 82 Reviews

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

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Probate, 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

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, 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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Joseph McKeown
415 Washington St, Suite 207, Waukegan, IL

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Family, Estate Planning 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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325 Washington Street, Suite 200, Waukegan, IL

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

Review: "I hired Caroline after a referral from a friend. She really stepped up and stepped in when things got ugly. Her rapport with the Judges, knowledge and expertise are exemplary. I'm shocked at some of the other reviews. Maybe they are referring to t..."

Rating: 6.5

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

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt 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

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills and more

Rating: 7.2

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

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Corporate and Incorporation and more

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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Tax, Estate Planning 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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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business 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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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Lake Bluff)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Review: "Matt Quick Attorney and Kelly Berry Paralegal did the work necessary to simplify the process for our estate planing. Their experience and knowledge made a difficult task simple and uncomplicated with directives and a Will. Their response time equa..."

Rating: 8.4

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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts and more

Bio: I am a lifelong Chicagoland resident with a passion for helping families plan their estates so their loved ones are cared for upon their passing. I utilize wills, trusts, powers of attorney for property and healthcare, with the goal of both ensuri...

Rating: 8.5

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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Gurnee)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Probate, General Practice, Estate Planning 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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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Gurnee)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Car Accidents, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Review: "Mike is truely unique in his approach to all legal matters as they pertain to my company affairs. I have not found a more knowledgable attorney with regard to civil actions as they relate to my business. I highly reccomend his abilities in this ar..."

Rating: 7.2

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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Gurnee)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Litigation, Estate Planning

Review: "Gretchen has been absolutely wonderful to work with. My mom passed away and I am the executor on her estate. I live 5 hours away in a different state and needed someone local who could really guide me on the requirements of Illinois law and also k..."

Rating: 7.1

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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Jeremy Spitzer is a resident of Lake County and dedicates his practice to serving the community of Lake County. He has spoken at several legal conferences on topics from non-parent custody and visitation, Landlord/Tenant evictions, to appointing G...

Rating: 7.4

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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Gurnee)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Since I began practicing law, I have helped thousands of my clients manage or even eliminate their debt through bankruptcy. I understand that you may be unsure of what your options are and you feel helpless, not knowing where to start. Call me tod...

Rating: 7.6

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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant and more

Review: "I recently worked with David and Tyler during the purchase of my new home, and I couldn't be more impressed with the level of service and expertise provided. From start to finish, they made the entire process smooth, stress-free, and incredibly ef..."

Rating: 7.3

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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Libertyville)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Guardianship

Bio: Stella Day is an experienced and accomplished litigation attorney focusing on probate and guardianship matters, including constesting and litigating wills and trusts. Stella expertly leads her clients through the complexities of the law and makes ...

Rating: 7.0

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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Lake Bluff)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Review: "As real estate brokers, Craig is our go to Lawyer for all our real estate needs and the person we refer for estate planning. He is thorough, knowledgeable and responsive. He is very attentive to his clients and is a calming influence when the circ..."

Rating: 7.1

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Probate Attorney near Waukegan (Lake Bluff)

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Tax

Rating: 7.0

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

Howard M Lang 52 years licensed
Jack Carl Mardoian 47 years licensed
Barbara J. Swanson 42 years licensed
David A. Semmelman 42 years licensed
Michael Loren Zweig 40 years licensed
David Scott Gordon 40 years licensed
Patricia Cronin Kraft 40 years licensed
John A. Haderlein 37 years licensed
Mark Shaw 37 years licensed
Caroline Kaplan 37 years licensed

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Which Waukegan, IL Probate lawyers are newest to the area?

Michael Alan Goldberg 13 years licensed
Joseph Cornelius McKeown 16 years licensed
Jeremy N. Spitzer 16 years licensed
Anna Elizabeth Finn Vinson 16 years licensed
Jennifer Helen Carroll 17 years licensed
Laura Dolores Frye 17 years licensed
Amy Lynn Lonergan 18 years licensed
Lawrence James Gregory 18 years licensed
Stella Day 19 years licensed
James K. Howard 19 years licensed

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Waukegan, IL Probate Lawyers

Waukegan Has 28 Probate Attorneys with 82 Reviews

Anna Elizabeth Finn Vinson