Atty. Melanie B. Hoffman

Atty. Melanie B. Hoffman

Melanie B. Hoffman is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, probate, mediation and 2 other areas of law.

Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (224) 472-7516 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Melanie B. Hoffman at a glance

Melanie B. Hoffman is an Attorney based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, practicing at Rubin Law, A Professional Corporation. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1993) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in Buffalo Grove, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melanie B. Hoffman is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, probate, mediation and 2 other areas of law
  • Melanie received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Melanie practices at Rubin Law, A Professional Corporation in Buffalo Grove, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Melanie B. Hoffman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melanie B. Hoffman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Melanie B. Hoffman is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Melanie B. Hoffman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Melanie B. Hoffman is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

Melanie B. Hoffman is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Illinois →

Elder Law

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

Melanie B. Hoffman 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 Buffalo Grove 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 Melanie B. Hoffman

Where is Melanie B. Hoffman's law office located?
Melanie B. Hoffman's law practice is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The firm is Rubin Law, A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melanie B. Hoffman handle?
Melanie B. Hoffman focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Melanie B. Hoffman practiced law?
Melanie B. Hoffman has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Melanie B. Hoffman go to law school?
Melanie B. Hoffman earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Melanie B. Hoffman for a consultation?
You can contact Melanie B. Hoffman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1993
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993

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