Nancy Mavec Spain

Nancy Spain practices in the areas of guradianship, probate and special needs planning.  Prior to moving to Chicago in 1981, Ms. Spain was engaged in private law practice in Cleveland, Ohio.  Since relocating here, Ms. Spain worked in the trust department of the former Lake Shore Bank before practicing with the firm. She is a graduate of Connecticut College and of Case Western Reserve University's School of Law and has completed several courses in estate planning in the LL.M. program at John Marshall Law School.   An active volunteer in her community, Ms. Spain served for many years as a member of the Junior League of Chicago and Glenkirk Association, advisor to various Family Service agencies in Lake County, and as a board member of the Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Society (ORTON).  She is currently a Charter Member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners and volunteers monthly to prepare and serve meals to homeless residents of Chicago. Ms. Spain volunteers as a pro bono Guardian ad Litem through the program at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS).  She has been actively involved in drafting legislation and working with state and local bar committees and state legislators to effect the passage of legislation involving probate and guardianship issues. In addition to speaking on guardianship and trust matters before state and local bar and bankers’ associations, Ms. Spain counsels Chicago area corporate entities regarding their duties as legal guardian of a disabled person or as Trustee of Special Needs Trusts.