Comprehensive Legal Solutions

Led by attorneys Malcolm C. McPherson and Heather McPherson, our team brings decades of combined experience to every case. We exclusively handle:

• Estate Planning: Drafting personalized plans designed to protect and preserve your wealth, ensuring that your wishes are fulfilled across generations. We frequently handle both federally and Illinois taxable estates, with a focused goal of minimizing estate tax liabilities to safeguard the maximum possible wealth for your heirs.
• Probate Estate & Trust Administration: Providing expert guidance to executors and trustees through the intricacies of managing estates and trusts with precision and care, ensuring compliance with tax obligations while preserving the estate's value.
• Wills & Trusts: Meticulously drafted documents that reflect your legacy and ensure your intentions are carried out as intended, with careful consideration of tax implications.
• Powers of Attorney: Establishing comprehensive powers of attorney to safeguard your decisions and ensure they are honored.
• Estate & Trust Litigation: Defending your interests with skill and dedication in disputes and contested matters, protecting your estate from undue claims and tax burdens.
• Guardianships: Managing both contested and uncontested guardianship matters with the sensitivity and expertise required to protect your loved ones.
• Real Estate: Offering expert legal counsel on real estate transactions, with a focus on agricultural properties and the unique considerations they entail.
• Elder Law: Addressing the specific legal needs of older adults with compassion and specialized knowledge.
• Business Organizations: Structuring and advising on business entities to align with your personal and professional objectives, with an eye toward tax efficiency and long-term wealth preservation.