Practice Areas
We handle estate planning, corporate and business matters, and real estate transactions for clients throughout Illinois.
Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
Nearly every adult needs at least a will and powers of attorney. Parents, homeowners, and business owners usually need more, often including a revocable living trust.
Estate Planning- Last wills and testaments
- Revocable living trusts
- Durable powers of attorney for property
- Healthcare powers of attorney and living wills
- Guardianship designations for minor children
- Trust funding, deed transfers, and beneficiary reviews
- Plan reviews and updates
Formation, contracts, and general counsel
Any business, from a one-person consultancy to an established company, needs the right entity, written contracts, and a lawyer familiar with its affairs. Ronnie's years as an in-house corporate attorney and general counsel mean the advice comes from someone who has worked inside growing companies.
Corporate & Business- LLC, S corporation, and C corporation formation
- Operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements
- Ongoing outside general counsel
- Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Vendor, client, employment, and independent contractor agreements
- Buy-sell agreements and business succession planning
- Annual compliance and corporate housekeeping
Residential and commercial transactions
For most people, real estate is the largest purchase they make. An attorney reviews the contract, the title, and the closing documents to protect that investment.
Real Estate- Residential purchases and sales
- Commercial acquisitions and dispositions
- Attorney review of purchase contracts
- Title review and closing representation
- Commercial and residential leases
- Deeds, transfers into trusts and LLCs
- Investment property structuring
How gaps between documents cause problems
Consider a business owner who buys a building through an LLC. The operating agreement is silent on what happens when an owner dies, and the owner's will was drafted years earlier without the company in mind. After the owner's death, the family may face probate, a dispute with the other members, or both.
At Shamuel PLLC, we draft entity documents, property titles, and estate plans to be consistent with one another.
Schedule a consultation
Many clients need help in more than one area. A consultation is a good way to sort out what you need and in what order.