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Michael H. Erde & Associates P.C. Profile |
|  | | Law Firm in Chicago, Illinois | |
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| | Location | 4801 West Peterson Avenue
Suite 412 | | Chicago, Illinois 60646 | | (Cook Co.) | | | |
| | Contact Information | Phone: 773-286-3800
Toll Free: 866-378-3800 | Fax: 773-286-3504
URL: http://www.erdelaw.com | | Visit Our Website | | http://www.lawyers.com/erdelaw |  | | Send Us Email |  |
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| Michael H. Erde & Associates P.C. practices in the following areas of law:
Elder Law, Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Guardianship, Asset Protection, Disabilities, Special Needs Trusts, Living Trusts. | | Year Established: 1980 | Firm Profile:
Michael H. Erde & Associates, P.C. has been serving clients and their families since 1980. Clients receive comprehensive estate planning advice with respect to elder law issues, wills, living trusts, special needs trusts, disabilities and asset protection. The firm also offers experienced assistance with guardianships, probate estates, trust administration and other post-mortem matters. | | Firm Size: 3 | Representative Clients:
Devon Bank; Harris Bank; La Salle Bank; Waukegan Bank; Guaranty Title & Trust; Northern Trust Co. | Office Hours:
Monday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday: By Appointment Only
Sunday: By Appointment Only
| Rate Information:
Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
| | Michael H. Erde (Attorney) born Chicago, Illinois, April 28, 1943; admitted to bar, 1969, Illinois. Education: Washington University (B.S., 1965); University of Illinois (J.D., 1968); John Marshall Law School (Master, Tax Credits, 1974). Real Estate Broker, 1979—. Author: "New Developments in Estate Planning, Probate, Taxes," Northwest Suburban Bar 1986; "Trustees Individuals or Institutions," 1985; "Elder Abuse"; "Initiating Probate"; "Medicaid Transfer Strategies." Probate Chairman, Northwest Suburban Bar, 1986—. Lecturer: Elder Law, Estate Planning & Asset Protection on Radio, TV, Cruise Ships, Lorman & National Business Institute and Half Moon Company. Guardian Ad Litem, Lake County, 1990; Medicare D Prescription Drug Program on WGN TV News. Recent Seminars: "Reverse Mortgage," 2007; "Elder Care in Illinois: Resolving Legal and Financial Issues," 2006; "Living Will and Advance Directives," Chicago Department on Aging, Senior Care Program, 2005; "Current Issues in Illinois Probate, 2005; "Probate," Greater North Shore Estate and Financial Planning (GNSEP), 2005; "Building The Foundation: Illinois Estate Planning & Drafting Fundamentals," 2005; "Medicaid and Elder Law Issues in Illinois," 2004/2005; Basic Probate Procedures and Practice In Illinois," 2004; Illinois Estate Planning & Drafting Fundamentals, 2004; "Practical Medicare and Medicaid Skills in Illinois, 2003; "Planning For Medicaid Eligibility," CBA, 2003; "Trust & Asset Protection Alternatives In Illinois," 2003; "Tax Issues In Estate Planning & Probate In Illinois, (NBI) 2003; "The Probate Process From Start to Finish In Illinois, 2002-2003; "Combating Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults in Illinois, 2002; "Medicaid and Elder Law Issues in Illinois," 2001; "New Issues In Elder Law," Illinois State Bar Association, 1999; "Asset Protection and Elder Law, Decalogue Society, 1996. Director: Edgebrook Chamber of Commerce, 1994—; Special Probate Administrator. Instructor, Seminars on Wills & Trusts, Adult Education and Professional Groups, 1972—. Appointed Probate Court Special Administrator and Guardian ad Litem. Member: Chicago (Senior Wills Program, Probate, Trust; Chairman, Elder Law and Asset Protection Committees) and Illinois State (Member, Section Council Elder Law Committee; Assembly) Bar Associations; Northwest Suburban Bar Association (Chairman of Wills, Trusts, Probate and Elder Law Committees); National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Director, Chicago Chapter); Council for Advanced Practitioners of NAELA; Illinois Alliance for Aging; Greater Northshore Estate and Financial Planning Council (Director, Secretary and Membership Chairman). Special Agencies: Former Director, Irene Josselyn Center for Mental Health. Transactions: Medicaid Applications; Pooled Payback Trusts; Guardian and Probate Contests; Supplemental Need Trusts. Practice Areas: Estate Planning and Elder Law(50%, 175); Probate(25%, 70); Guardianship(20%, 30); Corporate-Business(5%, 100). Email: Michael H. Erde | | —————————— | | Jennifer Hahn Axelsen (Associate) born Park Ridge, Illinois, May 31, 1969; admitted to bar, 1993, Illinois. Education: University of Illinois (B.S., 1990); DePaul University (J.D., 1993). Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA), 1999—. Member: ABA National Trust School, 1997; ABA National Graduate Trust School, 1999. Member: Illinois State Bar Association (Member, Trusts & Estates Section). Practice Areas: Estate Administration(60%); Guardianship(30%); Trust Administration(10%). Email: Jennifer Hahn Axelsen | | Mollie A. Whitehead (Associate) born Arlington Heights, Illinois, April 21, 1982; admitted to bar, 2007, Illinois. Education: Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A., 2004); American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 2007). Practice Areas: Probate and Estate Administration(60%); Estate Planning(20%); Guardianship(10%); Elder Law(10%). Email: Mollie A. Whitehead |
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