Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law. She began her legal career in Cleveland, prior to relocating to Chicago in 1981 where she first worked in the trust department of the fo...

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I've been involved in the financial services industry since 2006 after graduating from the University of Kansas. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as a Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®). My son has special needs, which has led to a passion for assisting other familie...

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Associate Sheri L. Willard concentrates her practice in traditional and special needs estate planning, general probate, and guardianship matters. Sheri is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, a professional network that provides the highest quality service and the latest information on legal developm...

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Attorney Benjamin (Benji) Rubin, Brian’s youngest son, Mitchell’s “little/big” brother, graduated from the University of Illinois Law School, Magna Cum Laude, and received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University.  Benji is a member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, an...

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Kathryn is one of only a few Certified Elder Law Attorneys in Illinois. She has practiced exclusively in elder law since 2004. Her practice focuses on long term care planning, estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid planning and applications, and probate and trust administration. She devotes a substantial por...

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Since 1989, Don has helped a wide range of clients confidently navigate complex estate and business planning issues. Don closely collaborates with other attorneys, financial planners, accountants, and insurance professionals in order to achieve the specialized planning goals of each and every client, one client at a ti...

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Kate’s extensive experience in family law, as well as her perspective as a parent of a child with special needs, contribute to her natural gift of compassionate, personalized advocacy. She knows every decision that families must make have present and long-term impact on education, financial well-being, and their...

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Katie focuses her practice on special needs planning for individuals with disablities and their families.  As a parent of a child with special needs, she shares both personal and professional knowledge with the families she represents. Katie commonly establishes first and third party trusts for individuals wi...

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