Atty. Carol Masden Simpson
Carol Masden Simpson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust planning, pension plans and 3 other areas of law. Carol received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Carol Masden Simpson is a Member based in Galesburg, Illinois, practicing at Hattery, Simpson & West. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and tax. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1979) and Illinois (1980). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1979) and Augustana College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Knox County and Illinois State and American Bar Associations Western Illinois Estate and Financial Council (Founder and President) Quad City Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Galesburg, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Carol Masden Simpson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust planning, pension plans and 3 other areas of law
- Carol received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Carol practices at Hattery, Simpson & West in Galesburg, IL
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Carol Masden Simpson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Carol Masden Simpson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Galesburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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