Atty. Michelle L. Heller

Atty. Michelle L. Heller

Michelle L. Heller is a lawyer practicing income tax planning, preparation and compliance analysis, wills, trust, estate planning and probate law.

Sterling Sterling 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Michelle L. Heller at a glance

Michelle L. Heller is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Sterling, Illinois. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2002) and Illinois U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, North (2004). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Iowa (B.B.A. Accounting, 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Iowa State Bar Association - Section of Taxation Young Lawyers Division Illinois State Bar Association, Federal Taxation Section Trusts & Estate Section, Federal Taxation Section Council June 2005- Leadership: Chair June 2010-June 2011 Vice Chair June 2009 - June 2010 Secretary June 2008-June 2009 CLE Coordinator June 2009-November 2011 Newsletter Editor June 2007- October 2010, and American Bar Association: Real Property Trust & Estate Law Taxation Young Lawyers Division past chair of the Federal Taxation Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Sterling, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michelle L. Heller is a lawyer practicing income tax planning, preparation and compliance analysis, wills, trust, estate planning and probate law
  • Michelle received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Michelle practices in Sterling, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle L. Heller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle L. Heller handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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.

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Tax Law

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

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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 Sterling 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 Michelle L. Heller

Where is Michelle L. Heller's law office located?
Michelle L. Heller's law practice is located in Sterling, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle L. Heller handle?
Michelle L. Heller focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michelle L. Heller practiced law?
Michelle L. Heller has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Michelle L. Heller go to law school?
Michelle L. Heller earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.B.A. Accounting, 1999).
How can I contact Michelle L. Heller for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michelle L. Heller received?
Michelle L. Heller's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2002
B.B.A. Accounting
University of Iowa
- 1999

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2002
Illinois U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, North
Admitted: 2004

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