Atty. Ryann Whalen

Atty. Ryann Whalen

Professional Experience Ryann concentrates her practice in the areas of estate, trust and guardianship administration, estate and asset protection planning and wealth transfer issues. Ryann focuses her practice on the issues facing business owners, physicians, families and corporate executives.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Ryann Whalen at a glance

Ryann Whalen is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Williams & Baerson, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1993) and Illinois (1995). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1993) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Professional Experience Ryann concentrates her practice in the areas of estate, trust and guardianship administration, estate and asset protection planning and wealth transfer issues
  • Ryann focuses her practice on the issues facing business owners, physicians, families and corporate executives
  • Professional Associations • Chicago Bar Association (Probate and Trust Law Committees) • Illinois State Bar Association • Wisconsin State Bar Association • Serbian Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Ryann Whalen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryann Whalen 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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Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Ryann Whalen

Where is Ryann Whalen's law office located?
Ryann Whalen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Williams & Baerson, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryann Whalen handle?
Ryann Whalen focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Ryann Whalen practiced law?
Ryann Whalen has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Ryann Whalen go to law school?
Ryann Whalen earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Ryann Whalen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1993
Illinois
Admitted: 1995

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