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Probate and Trust Administration. Wills, Trusts, Elder Law and Real Estate law
  • Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law ...
  • Illinois
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Diane S. March 20, 2025
Amazing lawyer...helped me with Husbands estate I contacted the Law Office of Margaret Szymansky after my husband passed away. He passed away the day after we sold our house and the day before we were to buy our retirement house on SC coast. I had no idea what to do..how to proceed...and was an emotional wreck. With no home to go to I wound up living with my son in GA. My husband didn't have a will...would I have to file probate? Would I have to travel back and forth to IL to settle the estate? So many questions. So I went online looking for a law office in IL I could trust...it sounds funny but when I came across the law office website and saw Margarets photo I felt like she looked like someone I could trust. I'm so glad I went with my gut feeling...Margaret was/is AMAZING!!! There were so many hospital bills and Dr bills! One bill was for over $12,000.00....Margaret in her infinite wisdom talked them into eradicating the bill!!! She didn't stop there...she continued to either settle for reduced amounts or again eradicate them completely. She went above and beyond!!!. She stood in my corner and fought for me. She truly is such a wonderful lawyer...she takes the time to explain everything...walk you through the processes one has to go through when you lose a loved one. I am truly thankful to Margaret for helping me settle my husbands estate. I can't reccomend her highly enough. You can trust the Law Office of Margaret Szymansky!!!
Denise L. May 18, 2023
knows the laws Margaret assisted me with my estate planning and reviewed a trust I was named in. She is so knowledgeable and explained each document that was prepared. She never rushed me, nor did she have a problem explaining something many times until I understood. She was very fair with her fees. She has many years of experience and knows the law. I will be using her for all future legal needs. I highly recommend her to anyone needing the services of her expertise.
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Biography

For over 29 years, Margaret Szymansky has provided experienced representation to clients through Probate and Trust Administration proceedings. She assists clients in the effective resolution of existing claims and the transfer of assets. Margaret guides executors, trustees, and personal representatives of the estate and assists them in the successful closure of the estate. She further concentrates her practice in the area of Estate Planning, such as Wills and Trusts, including Special Needs Planning for disabled individuals and guardianship proceedings, Elder Law with a focus on Medicaid issues, and Real Estate law.

For her dedication, leadership, and excellence in legal service, she has been a distinguished Cambridge member of WHO’s WHO among professionals. Margaret has presented many seminars to the public and financial institutions on estate planning and elder law issues. She serves in an advisory capacity for non-profit organizations and performs many hours of pro bono legal services for them. She is an active member of the American Bar Association at Trust and Estate Law Section and served on various committees at the Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations.

Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Elder Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Homeowners Association, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation
Additional Practice Areas
  • Healthcare and Property Power Of Attorney
  • Medicaid Planning
Video Conferencing
  • Virtual Consultation Available
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Rates and fees negotiable.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois
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US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Polish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
The Law Office of Margaret Szymansky
- Current
Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
World Law Institute
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
J.D. (1994) | Law
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Awards
Distinguished Lifetime Member
Cambridge WHO'S WHO Among Professionals
Professional Associations
Chicago Bar Association
Member
Current
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Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
The Law Office Of Margaret Szymansky Website
Contact & Map
The Law Office of Margaret Szymansky
444 N. Northwest Hwy. #210
Park Ridge, IL 60068
US
Telephone: (847) 696-9110
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Saturday by appointment