Expert Estate Planning, Trust, Tax Planning, Elder Law, Probate, and Business Planning
Serving The Chicagoland Area with Pride
A DISTINGUISHED LAW FIRM WITH
Over forty years of Experience
Richard A. Kuenster & Associates has provided the Chicagoland area with tax attorney services for more than 40 years. We understand that selecting an attorney for your estate planning can be a daunting task. We are here to make that process as easy as possible.
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"Mr. Kuenster is renowned as an attorney with more than 40 years of specialty in tax law, estate planning, probate wills and trusts. He has worked on 2,000-3,000 estate plans and probates. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame before enrolling at John Marshall Law School, where he earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1978 and a Master of Tax Laws in 1982. Mr. Kuenster was initially attracted to a career in law as a way to help others and decided upon his specialty based on his early experiences in estate planning, "When he found himself acting as a counselor and confidant to his clients."
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YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON
Down to earth explanations
Our firm is unique. Our senior partner, Richard A. Kuenster, who was recently published in the Lawyer 100 Registry, which lists the top 100 estate planning and probate attorneys in the United States, has been nominated as one of the top two attorneys in his area of expertise in Illinois. Mr. Kuenster has over 40 years of experience and has worked on several hundred projects. Our firm offers down-to-earth explanations and keeps the client well-informed during the probate process.
We work with our clients to provide additional tax consulting on the estate income tax return (1041), which very often offsets the legal fees, resulting in substantial tax savings for the beneficiaries of the estate.
our mission is to serve you
For 40 years, Richard A. Kuenster and Associates, Ltd. has engaged in all aspects of probate and estate planning. We will hold your hand through all phases of the estate planning process and the probate process. In addition, even after the documents are signed, we are available for unlimited phone calls at no charge to you. We want to make certain the planning is followed through, and we also encourage referrals. When a client passes, we will assist the family through any follow-up work, including probate. Simply put, we will help you from “A to Z.” During the estate planning process, the signing and later execution of the plan. We also offer free, unlimited follow-up phone consultations. We are here to serve YOU.
OUR FIRM IS UNIQUE
So we can solve unique problems
Our firm is unique. The senior partner, Richard A. Kuenster, has over 40 years of experience and has worked on several thousand estate plans and several hundred probates. We offer down-to-earth explanations, and you will never be shuffled to a less experienced associate. Before establishing his law firm, Richard Kuenster, our senior partner, had spent more than ten years in downtown Chicago with big firms and had extensive experience in this field. Richard A. Kuenster has recently been published in the Lawyer 100 Registry, which lists the top 100 estate planning and probate attorneys in the United States, having been nominated as one of the top two attorneys in his area of expertise in Illinois. You will benefit from the experience of a downtown firm but with a fraction of the fees, i.e., “a downtown lawyer work product at suburban fees.”
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Experienced BUSINESS ATTORNEY
Our firm structures corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and buy-sell agreements. We assist with a vast array of legal difficulties, such as contract creation, intellectual property, employment concerns, business development, and dispute resolution. We are here to safeguard the company's interests by offering guidance on legal compliance. It is crucial to speak with an experienced business attorney if you require specialized legal advice for your company in order to ensure you have the right guidance and support.
WE HAVE A SOLUTION
LAWYER’S STEPS IN THE PROBATE PROCESS
Navigate the complexities of probate with confidence. This comprehensive guide details every step your lawyer will take, from the initial client discussion to the final court closure. Learn how key legal documents are reviewed and filed, discover the ins and outs of managing and liquidating assets, and understand the importance of meticulous accounting and tax filings. With clear, systematic steps, this process ensures your loved one’s estate is handled with the utmost care and precision, giving you peace of mind during a challenging time.
WE ENGAGE IN
all aspects of probate
and estate planning
Richard A. Kuenster and Associates, Ltd. engages in all aspects of probate and estate planning. Our firm will hold you through all phases of the probate estate, the administration of the estate, and the closing of the estate. Additionally, we will assist you with the sale of any real estate, as one of our associates has over 40 years of experience in this area. In addition to real estate experience, our firm will also collaborate with you on tax preparation. Our senior partner is a tax attorney, and we are affiliated with an accounting firm that will prepare all estate income tax returns (1041), so you will receive the maximum tax benefits.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
for Trusts, Wills, and Estates
Richard A. Kuenster and Associates, Ltd. engages in all aspects of probate, estate planning, and trust administration. Our firm will handhold you through all phases of opening the trust, the administration of the trust, and the closing of the trust. The affiliated CPA firm will assist you with selling any real estate, as one of our associates has over 40 years of experience in this area. In addition to real estate experience, our firm will also collaborate with you on tax preparation. Our senior partner is a tax attorney, and we are affiliated with an accounting firm whose senior partner has over 20 years experience. We will prepare all estate income tax returns (1041), so you will receive the maximum tax benefits. Our Firm will coordinate with the CPA firm, the preparations of these tax returns. All expenses from the real estate and other expenses pass through the trust return (1041) to all the beneficiaries. Simply put, we will assist you from “A to Z.”
Here to guide you through
Planning your trust
The first step in creating a trust for your estate is determining your goals for it. After that, decide on the best kind of trust, pick a trustee, and move your assets into the trust. Additionally, make sure you have powers of attorney, a will, and any other required documents in place. Lastly, to maintain your trust in line with your desires, do not forget to periodically evaluate and update it. During this procedure, it is also a good idea to get advice from a knowledgeable estate planning lawyer or financial counselor.
we will assist you with all of the
Steps to take after a death
This is a short list of the steps to be taken by the surviving spouse, the executor, and the trustee. This is not intended as a complete or comprehensive list of all actions necessary to be taken by family members, the executor, and the trustee. It is intended only as a guideline checklist to help the decedent's representatives step in and handle, as quickly as possible, those requiring immediate attention.
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