Atty. Karen Johnson Guilde

Atty. Karen Johnson Guilde

Karen Johnson Guilde is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, real estate and 3 other areas of law. Karen received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Sandwich Sandwich 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen Johnson Guilde at a glance

Karen Johnson Guilde is a Member based in Sandwich, Illinois, practicing at Karen Johnson Guilde PC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987) and Indiana (1988). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1987) and Valparaiso University (B.A., 1980). Active member of DuPage County, Illinois State (Member: Elder Law Section Council, 1995— General Practice Section Council, 1995—), Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Sandwich, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karen Johnson Guilde is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, real estate and 3 other areas of law
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Karen practices at Karen Johnson Guilde PC in Sandwich, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Karen Johnson Guilde's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen Johnson Guilde handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Karen Johnson Guilde is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Karen Johnson Guilde is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Karen Johnson Guilde is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Karen Johnson Guilde is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Sandwich 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen Johnson Guilde

Where is Karen Johnson Guilde's law office located?
Karen Johnson Guilde's law practice is located in Sandwich, Illinois. The firm is Karen Johnson Guilde PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen Johnson Guilde handle?
Karen Johnson Guilde focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Karen Johnson Guilde practiced law?
Karen Johnson Guilde has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Karen Johnson Guilde go to law school?
Karen Johnson Guilde earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Karen Johnson Guilde for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1987
B.A.
Valparaiso University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
Indiana
Admitted: 1988

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