Member:

Chicago Bar Association, Probate Practice Committee

Illinois State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section Council

American Bar Association

Chicago Estate Planning Council

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

Admitted to Practice: 1977

State of Illinois

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

United States Tax Court

Certified Public Accountant,

Illinois, 1974

Robert W. Kaufman is a principal of the firm.

A substantial part of Mr. Kaufman's practice is devoted to the area of estate planning, and the related administration and taxation of estates and trusts.

He also represents parties in estate and trust litigation, and has extensive knowledge of both state and federal taxation.

In his more general practice, he represents individuals and business entities in various transactional, business and real estate matters.

Professional Honors:

Mr. Kaufman is a past Chairman of the Chicago Bar Association Probate Practice Committee, and is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of professional excellence in ethical standards and legal ability.

Education:

New York University, LL.M. Taxation, 1977

University of Maryland, J.D. with honors, 1976

University of Michigan, B.B.A. with distinction, 1973

Primary Practice Areas:

Estate Planning

Administration and Litigation of Estates and Trusts

Business Law

Transactional Law

Real Estate Law

State and Federal taxation

Author:

"Whither the Remainderman"

ISBA Trusts and Estates Newsletter (April, 2012) Vol 58 No 9 issue.

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"Estate Planning by Guardians: The Next Generation"

November, 2010 Illinois State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Newsletter (vol. 57, no. 4)

"The Illinois estate tax: A few surprises, perhaps?"

October, 2011 Illinois State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Newsletter (vol. 58, no. 4)