Atty. Oliver D. Elder

Atty. Oliver D. Elder

Oliver D. Elder is a lawyer practicing probate, trusts and estates, taxation and 2 other areas of law.

Sullivan Sullivan 53 Years Experience 53 year

Profile Summary

About Oliver D. Elder at a glance

Oliver D. Elder is a Member based in Sullivan, Illinois, practicing at Elder & Elder. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1971) and Eastern Illinois University (B.S., 1968). Serves clients in Sullivan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Oliver D. Elder is a lawyer practicing probate, trusts and estates, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Oliver received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Oliver practices at Elder & Elder in Sullivan, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Oliver D. Elder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Oliver D. Elder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Oliver D. Elder is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Oliver D. Elder is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Oliver D. Elder is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

Oliver D. Elder is one of 77,130 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 Sullivan 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 venue, 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 Oliver D. Elder

Where is Oliver D. Elder's law office located?
Oliver D. Elder's law practice is located in Sullivan, Illinois. The firm is Elder & Elder. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Oliver D. Elder handle?
Oliver D. Elder focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Oliver D. Elder practiced law?
Oliver D. Elder has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Oliver D. Elder go to law school?
Oliver D. Elder earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Oliver D. Elder for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1971
B.S.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973

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