Naperville, Illinois Probate Attorney
Law Office of Carmen J. Goodman
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1717 N. Naper Blvd. Suite 200 Naperville, Illinois 60563 USA |
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(630) 848-9191
(630) 245-0337
Law Firm Overview
At the Law Office of Carmen J Goodman, clients are offered assistance with the creation of wills and types of trusts, with learning and going through the necessary steps of estate planning, and dealing with the probate process. Located in Naperville, Illinois, Mrs. Goodman is a sole practitioner who has extensive experience and can help her clients on both a business and personal level.Carmen J Goodman has had experience with probate and estate planning law for over 30 years. She earned her J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law, where she also received dean’s scholarship for all semesters. Additionally, she was on the dean’s list for several semesters and was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award.
Mrs. Goodman has served both as an attorney and a judge. In 2007, the Illinois Supreme Court appointed her to a circuit court judge in the 12th Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois. Significant cases heard include In re Estate of Kathleen Savio which was affirmed by the Appellate Court Third District. As an attorney, she has dealt with several other significant cases, including People vs. Harris and People v. Runge. Currently, Mrs. Goodman is a member of the Will County Bar Association/probate committee, Illinois Judges’ Association, and Will County Women’s Bar Association.
Serving a term as a circuit court judge allowed Mrs. Goodman to look at the estate planning and probate process in another light—to view it up close and personal. Probate, especially, can be a difficult time for many individuals and families. When serving clients, Mrs. Goodman is adamant about taking all personal concerns and situations into consideration in order to provide the best possible assistance. Because of the emotions and personal circumstances that are unique to every individual in the elder law area, Mrs. Goodman considers her practice more than just a job. The strength of her attorney-client relationships relies on the fact that she listens to the needs of her clients and focuses solely on how to find them the best possible solution.
The Law Office of Carmen J Goodman deals with many facets of elder law, including probate, estate planning, wills, and certain kinds of trusts.
The methods involved in the aforementioned processes can be confusing, so relying on a knowledgeable attorney to help with any questions you may have is a good step to take.
The Law Office of Carmen J Goodman is located in Naperville, Illinois. Mrs. Goodman serves clients throughout DuPage County and Will County, including Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Joliet, Mokena, New Lenox and Willowbrook.
