Anthony DelGiorno
DelGiorno Law Office, LLC
Springfield, IL 62703
After 18 years in private practice with a central Illinois firm, Tony DelGiorno opened DelGIORNO LAW OFFICE, LLC in August 2021.
DelGiorno Law Office, LLC
After 18 years in private practice with a central Illinois firm, Tony DelGiorno opened DelGIORNO LAW OFFICE, LLC in August 2021.
Elder Law Center, P.C.
CONSTANCE BURNETT RENZI is a graduate of the University of Illinois School of Law and the Managing Partner for the Elder Law Center. Connie is a frequent lecturer to lay persons and to other attorneys for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Education.
Palos Elder Law, Ltd.
Mr. Smolinski has worked for a private law firm and as general practitioner for 32 years - Paul is knowledgeable about many areas of law that are important when planning for your future. Today, Palos Elder Law, Ltd.
Dutton Casey & Mesoloras
Helen has been licensed to practice law since 2004. She has been working in the field of elder law and special needs planning her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning.
Dorjath Law Center
Nancie Golnick Dorjath has been practicing law since 1997. She began her legal career handling many different aspects of Estate Planning Law.
Law Office of Eileen R. Fitzgerald
I have more than 27 years of experience serving clients in Downers Grove and throughout Chicago's western suburbs with compassionate and effective legal guidance.
Strohschein Law Group, LLC
This is me, Linda M. Strohschein. I am the owner of the law firm. I have been in practice since 1996 and owned this business since 2004. I started my legal career handling Probate Litigation in a suburban law firm.
Dorjath Law Center
Nancie Golnick Dorjath has been practicing law since 1997. She began her legal career handling many different aspects of Estate Planning Law.
Wilson & Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law LLC
Wilson & Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law LLC were established in 1983 by James T. Wilson (now deceased) and his son, William S. Wilson. Both are graduates of Northwestern University School of Law in the classes of 1949 and 1983, respectively.
Pearson Bollman Law
Richard was born in Davenport, Iowa. He has been active in his community, having served on the school board, local chamber of commerce, and various county commissions. Richard and his wife Becky have two daughters. In his leisure time, he enjoys flying, boating, and skiing.
Green Law Offices PC
Green Law Offices PC is dedicated to helping older adults and their families arrange their legal affairs to help ensure they will have all the necessary legal tools to face their golden years. Also, in the event of an illness or disability at any age, we help our clients to se... (read more)
Bennett Boehning & Clary, LLP
Bio coming soon!
Peck Ritchey, LLC
Kerry R. Peck is the managing partner of the Chicago law firm Peck Ritchey, LLC. His clients include families, hospitals, banks, the State of Illinois, County of Cook, and City of Chicago.
Stern and Associates
Matthew is a partner at Stern & Associates. He practices in the areas of guardianship, estate administration and litigation, and estate planning.
Stern and Associates
Adam Stern has been a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois since 1994. Mr. Stern began his legal career working at Legal Services of Northwest Indiana in September of 1994, before taking a position with the Cook County Public Guardian’s office in April of 1995. In his... (read more)
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Partner Richard C. Spain concentrates his practice in estate planning, trust matters, real estate, and corporate representation.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Associate Sheri L. Willard concentrates her practice in traditional and special needs estate planning, general probate, and guardianship matters. Sheri is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, a professional network that provides the highest quality service and the ... (read more)
Robbins DiMonte
Mr. Ferraro is an Attorney and CPA with an Master of Science in Taxation. Mr Ferraro has been in practice for over 30 years. He began his career as a CPA and then became a tax manager and associate legal counsel in the legal department of a diversified finance company.
Dutton Casey & Mesoloras
Helen has been licensed to practice law since 2004. She has been working in the field of elder law and special needs planning her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning.
Dutton Casey & Mesoloras
Kathryn is one of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. She has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004.
The Elder & Disability Law Office LTD
John Belconis has been practicing elder law and estate planning for over eighteen years.
Green Law Offices PC
Green Law Offices PC is dedicated to helping older adults and their families arrange their legal affairs to help ensure they will have all the necessary legal tools to face their golden years. Also, in the event of an illness or disability at any age, we help our clients to se... (read more)
Jeffery C. Rider Attorney at Law LLC
Jeff was born in Kankakee, Illinois, February 24, 1961. He was admitted to the bar in 1988 in the state of Indiana and was also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
Dutton Casey & Mesoloras
Helen has been licensed to practice law since 2004. She has been working in the field of elder law and special needs planning her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning.
Sivia Law
Todd W. Sivia is the founding attorney at Sivia Law. Todd maintains a significant asset protection practice.
Dutton Casey & Mesoloras
Helen has been licensed to practice law since 2004. She has been working in the field of elder law and special needs planning her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning.
Law Offices of David A Charous LLC
ESTATE PLANNING CONSULTING: David consults with individuals regarding their estate planning needs, which may range from the preparation of simple Wills, Revocable Living Trusts and advanced directives (such as Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Personal Property), to more sop... (read more)
Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal
Debra Schuster is the founder of Debra K. Schuster, P.C., a holistic, client-centered law firm, dedicated to assisting elderly and disabled individuals and their families with the complex legal and care challenges they face.
The Laiderman Law Firm, PC
Joseph G. Ilges is a partner at The Laiderman Law Firm who focuses his practice on estate planning and elder law.
The Elder & Disability Advocacy Firm of Christine A. Alsop LLC
Christine A. Alsop, owner of The Elder and Disability Advocacy Firm of Christine A. Alsop, LLC has extensive elder law experience as well as significant litigation and advocacy experience. She has provided advice for both institutional and individual fiduciaries.
Markell Estate Planning and Elder Law
Joseph M. Markell is a preeminent estate planning and elder law attorney his practice focuses on estate planning, Medicaid planning, probate administration, and trust estate administration. Joe served four years in combat arms in the United States Army.
Sivia Law
Todd W. Sivia is the founding attorney at Sivia Law. Todd maintains a significant asset protection practice.
Quinn Estate & Elder Law
Brian G. Quinn is a native of St. Louis and is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Illinois State Bar Association, the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Bar of the United States District Court, Ea... (read more)
Rebecca W Geyer & Associates PC
Rebecca W. Geyer is the founder of Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates, PC where her practice concentrates in estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law, tax planning, and business services.
Stinson Law Firm, LLC
For a good part of his adult life, Jeffery Stinson has had a passion for helping those with an immediate, critical need for long-term care and those who recognize the importance of legal planning for the security of individuals and their families. He knows that there are too ma... (read more)
Like Law Group LLC
Lance is an Indiana Board Certified Indiana Trust & Estate Lawyer by the Trust & Estate Specialty Board, graduated cum laude from the Indiana University School of Law in 1990 and is admitted to the Bar in Indiana and Colorado.
Green Law Offices PC
Green Law Offices PC is dedicated to helping older adults and their families arrange their legal affairs to help ensure they will have all the necessary legal tools to face their golden years. Also, in the event of an illness or disability at any age, we help our clients to se... (read more)
Pearson Bollman Law
Thad Murphy A northeast Iowa native, Thad grew up on a small farm on the outskirts of West Union, Iowa. After graduating from the University of Iowa College of law he practiced for three years in Davenport, Iowa and has practiced since 2003 in Dubuque, Iowa.
Pearson Bollman Law
Matthew Bollman graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Economics in 1995. He then attended the University of Denver, College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2000.
After 18 years in private practice with a central Illinois firm, Tony DelGiorno opened DelGIORNO LAW OFFICE, LLC in August 2021. His practice concentrates in elder law, Medicaid, guardianships, probate and trust administration, estate planning, taxation, real estate, and general litigation - including nursing home neg...
CONSTANCE BURNETT RENZI is a graduate of the University of Illinois School of Law and the Managing Partner for the Elder Law Center. Connie is a frequent lecturer to lay persons and to other attorneys for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Education. She has written various articles on disability planning, estate pla...
Mr. Smolinski has worked for a private law firm and as general practitioner for 32 years - Paul is knowledgeable about many areas of law that are important when planning for your future. Today, Palos Elder Law, Ltd. is focused on providing excellent service to its clients in the areas of Estate Planning (Wills and...
Helen has been licensed to practice law since 2004. She has been working in the field of elder law and special needs planning her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning. She represents clients in routine guardianship and probate matt...
Nancie Golnick Dorjath has been practicing law since 1997. She began her legal career handling many different aspects of Estate Planning Law. She is dedicated to working hard for individuals in order to protect their assets and plan for an uncertain future. The Dorjath Law Center was opened in order to create a n...
I have more than 27 years of experience serving clients in Downers Grove and throughout Chicago's western suburbs with compassionate and effective legal guidance. My practice is dedicated to helping people examine their legal options and skillfully resolve their ongoing legal concerns. Call 630-493-4380 or contact me...
This is me, Linda M. Strohschein. I am the owner of the law firm. I have been in practice since 1996 and owned this business since 2004. I started my legal career handling Probate Litigation in a suburban law firm. After three years, I decided that there must be a better way to avoid Will and Trust conflicts by draftin...
Nancie Golnick Dorjath has been practicing law since 1997. She began her legal career handling many different aspects of Estate Planning Law. She is dedicated to working hard for individuals in order to protect their assets and plan for an uncertain future. The Dorjath Law Center was opened in order to create a n...
Wilson & Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law LLC were established in 1983 by James T. Wilson (now deceased) and his son, William S. Wilson. Both are graduates of Northwestern University School of Law in the classes of 1949 and 1983, respectively. Bill Wilson has practiced for more than 30 years concentrati...
Richard was born in Davenport, Iowa. He has been active in his community, having served on the school board, local chamber of commerce, and various county commissions. Richard and his wife Becky have two daughters. In his leisure time, he enjoys flying, boating, and skiing. Before returning to school for his advanced l...
Green Law Offices PC is dedicated to helping older adults and their families arrange their legal affairs to help ensure they will have all the necessary legal tools to face their golden years. Also, in the event of an illness or disability at any age, we help our clients to secure their financial affairs and...
Kerry R. Peck is the managing partner of the Chicago law firm Peck Ritchey, LLC. His clients include families, hospitals, banks, the State of Illinois, County of Cook, and City of Chicago. Mr. Peck was retained by the City of Chicago Department of Aging to rewrite the State of Illinois Elder Abuse and Neglect Act, and...
Matthew is a partner at Stern & Associates. He practices in the areas of guardianship, estate administration and litigation, and estate planning. Mr. McQuiston is frequently appointed by the court as Guardian ad Litem or as counsel for respondents in guardianship cases. Matthew was recognized as an...
Adam Stern has been a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois since 1994. Mr. Stern began his legal career working at Legal Services of Northwest Indiana in September of 1994, before taking a position with the Cook County Public Guardian’s office in April of 1995. In his seven plus years at the...
Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law. She began her legal career in Cleveland, prior to relocating to Chicago in 1981 where she first worked in the trust department of the fo...
Partner Richard C. Spain concentrates his practice in estate planning, trust matters, real estate, and corporate representation. A founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, Rick has focused much of his career on servicing the needs of individuals with disabil...
Associate Sheri L. Willard concentrates her practice in traditional and special needs estate planning, general probate, and guardianship matters. Sheri is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, a professional network that provides the highest quality service and the latest information on legal developm...
Mr. Ferraro is an Attorney and CPA with an Master of Science in Taxation. Mr Ferraro has been in practice for over 30 years. He began his career as a CPA and then became a tax manager and associate legal counsel in the legal department of a diversified finance company. However, since 1988, Mr. Ferraro has conduct...
Helen has been licensed to practice law since 2004. She has been working in the field of elder law and special needs planning her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning. She represents clients in routine guardianship and probate matt...
Kathryn is one of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. She has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004. Her practice focuses on long term care planning, estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid planning and applications, and probate and trust administration. She devotes a substantial por...
John Belconis has been practicing elder law and estate planning for over eighteen years. John has dedicated his career to helping families navigate through the legal system in the areas of Medicaid planning, trusts and estate planning, wills and probate, guardianship and VA benefits. Community education is a cornerston...
Green Law Offices PC is dedicated to helping older adults and their families arrange their legal affairs to help ensure they will have all the necessary legal tools to face their golden years. Also, in the event of an illness or disability at any age, we help our clients to secure their financial affairs and...
Jeff was born in Kankakee, Illinois, February 24, 1961. He was admitted to the bar in 1988 in the state of Indiana and was also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. His education includes...
Helen has been licensed to practice law since 2004. She has been working in the field of elder law and special needs planning her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning. She represents clients in routine guardianship and probate matt...
Todd W. Sivia is the founding attorney at Sivia Law. Todd maintains a significant asset protection practice. He assists his clients in their estate planning and general business needs, including drafting wills and trusts, representing clients in matters such as entity formation and structuring partnerships, LLC and Cor...
Helen has been licensed to practice law since 2004. She has been working in the field of elder law and special needs planning her entire career, with a focus on long-term care planning, guardianships, probate and trust administrations, and estate planning. She represents clients in routine guardianship and probate matt...
ESTATE PLANNING CONSULTING: David consults with individuals regarding their estate planning needs, which may range from the preparation of simple Wills, Revocable Living Trusts and advanced directives (such as Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Personal Property), to more sophisticated multi-generational planning i...
Debra Schuster is the founder of Debra K. Schuster, P.C., a holistic, client-centered law firm, dedicated to assisting elderly and disabled individuals and their families with the complex legal and care challenges they face. Debbie Schuster is a native of Buffalo, New York and has lived in St. Louis, Missouri since 198...
Joseph G. Ilges is a partner at The Laiderman Law Firm who focuses his practice on estate planning and elder law. His practice includes Medicaid and VA pension eligibility planning, special needs planning, trusts, estate and tax planning, general business planning and probate administration, as well...
Christine A. Alsop, owner of The Elder and Disability Advocacy Firm of Christine A. Alsop, LLC has extensive elder law experience as well as significant litigation and advocacy experience. She has provided advice for both institutional and individual fiduciaries. She regularly represents fiduciaries and family members...
Joseph M. Markell is a preeminent estate planning and elder law attorney his practice focuses on estate planning, Medicaid planning, probate administration, and trust estate administration. Joe served four years in combat arms in the United States Army. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Hannibal-La...
Todd W. Sivia is the founding attorney at Sivia Law. Todd maintains a significant asset protection practice. He assists his clients in their estate planning and general business needs, including drafting wills and trusts, representing clients in matters such as entity formation and structuring partnerships, LLC and Cor...
Brian G. Quinn is a native of St. Louis and is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Illinois State Bar Association, the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Bar of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri. He is accred...
Rebecca W. Geyer is the founder of Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates, PC where her practice concentrates in estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law, tax planning, and business services. A board certified Indiana trust and estate specialist,* Ms. Geyer is also an adjunct professor of elder law at the...
For a good part of his adult life, Jeffery Stinson has had a passion for helping those with an immediate, critical need for long-term care and those who recognize the importance of legal planning for the security of individuals and their families. He knows that there are too many people caught off guard when unfo...
Lance is an Indiana Board Certified Indiana Trust & Estate Lawyer by the Trust & Estate Specialty Board, graduated cum laude from the Indiana University School of Law in 1990 and is admitted to the Bar in Indiana and Colorado. He graduated from the University of Evansville with a B.S. in Minerals Land Management. Lance...
Green Law Offices PC is dedicated to helping older adults and their families arrange their legal affairs to help ensure they will have all the necessary legal tools to face their golden years. Also, in the event of an illness or disability at any age, we help our clients to secure their financial affairs and...
Thad Murphy A northeast Iowa native, Thad grew up on a small farm on the outskirts of West Union, Iowa. After graduating from the University of Iowa College of law he practiced for three years in Davenport, Iowa and has practiced since 2003 in Dubuque, Iowa. He has also maintained an office in Davenport since 2007. Th...
Matthew Bollman graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Economics in 1995. He then attended the University of Denver, College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2000. His areas of practice are Estate Planning, Probate/Trust Administration, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, and VA Pension Pl...
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READ MOREDistinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.
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READ MOREDistinguish the key concepts in estate planning, including the will, the trust, probate, the power of attorney, and how to avoid estate taxes.
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