Northwestern University School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor, 1974
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, Illinois; 1979, Washington
ISLN:
1000893170
Areas of Practice (8)
Probate
Estate Planning
Trusts
Power Of Attorney
Elder Law
Wills & Living Wills
Probate
Trusts
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She was very thorough, and she was very protective of me as her client. She did all she could to make sure I considered the implications of any of the decisions regarding my estate and my will.
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She was very thorough, and she was very protective of me as her client. She did all she could to make sure I considered the implications of any of the decisions regarding my estate and my will.
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