Atty. Nancy Franks-Straus

Atty. Nancy Franks-Straus

Nancy Franks-Straus is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, estate administration. Nancy received a B.A. degree from Ohio Northern University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Nancy Franks-Straus at a glance

Nancy Franks-Straus is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Golan Christie Taglia LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1982). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D. IIT, 1982) and Ohio Northern University (B.A. Accounting, 1979). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nancy Franks-Straus is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, estate administration
  • Nancy received a B.A. degree from Ohio Northern University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Nancy practices at Golan Christie Taglia LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy Franks-Straus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy Franks-Straus 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.

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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 Chicago 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 Nancy Franks-Straus

Where is Nancy Franks-Straus's law office located?
Nancy Franks-Straus's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Golan Christie Taglia LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy Franks-Straus handle?
Nancy Franks-Straus focuses on probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Nancy Franks-Straus practiced law?
Nancy Franks-Straus has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Nancy Franks-Straus go to law school?
Nancy Franks-Straus earned their education at (J.D. IIT, 1982); (B.A. Accounting, 1979).
How can I contact Nancy Franks-Straus for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. IIT
University of Notre Dame
- 1982
B.A. Accounting
Ohio Northern University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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