Atty. Margareth M. Smid

Atty. Margareth M. Smid

Margareth M. Smid is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, taxation.

Palatine Palatine 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Margareth M. Smid at a glance

Margareth M. Smid is a probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Palatine, Illinois. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990). Educated at Illinois Institute of Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1990) and Loyola University of Chicago (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Palatine, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Margareth M. Smid is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, taxation
  • Margareth received a B.A. degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1980, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Margareth practices in Palatine, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Margareth M. Smid's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Margareth M. Smid 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.

Margareth M. Smid is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Margareth M. Smid is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Palatine 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 Margareth M. Smid

Where is Margareth M. Smid's law office located?
Margareth M. Smid's law practice is located in Palatine, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Margareth M. Smid handle?
Margareth M. Smid focuses on probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Margareth M. Smid practiced law?
Margareth M. Smid has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Margareth M. Smid go to law school?
Margareth M. Smid earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Margareth M. Smid for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Loyola University of Chicago
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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