Learning about and preparing the different aspects of estate planning can be overwhelming at times. However, it is a crucial and necessary step in order to make sure surviving relatives, caregivers, and beneficiaries are provided for after death. Attorney Carmen J Goodman can help with all facets of the process, from helping create trusts and wills to assisting surviving relatives through the probate process.
Attention to Clients
When choosing an attorney to help with getting your estate in order, one should try and look for an attorney that understands the personal feelings associated with estate planning. With Mrs. Goodman, representing a client is more than a job. With over 25 years of trust banking, judicial and legal experience including a year as a circuit court judge, where she dealt with probate matters—she has been able to see how both sides of the law work. In this regard, Attorney Goodman is able to understand not only the business aspects of estate planning and other services, but also the emotional perspective. When working with her clients, Mrs. Goodman is able to maintain strong relationships because of her caring nature.
Handling a Variety of Estate Planning Matters
The Law Office of Carmen J. Goodman can assist throughout the entire estate planning process. Drawing up wills, creating trusts, and working through the probate process are difficult and time consuming for the family and other close friends involved. When choosing a probate or estate lawyer, it’s understandable to want someone with past experience. Throughout Mrs. Goodman’s career, she has earned a positive reputation for her work as a probate judge in Will County. Currently, Attorney Goodman is a member of the Illinois Judges’ Association and the Illinois State Bar Association/probate committee. She dealt with certain cases such as In re Estate of Kathleen Savio. As an attorney, past significant cases include People vs. Harris which was included in the Lawyer’s Forum article “5 reasons Defense Attorneys Should Be Thankful.”
Contact the Law Office of Carmen J Goodman today at 630-848-9191 to learn more about the probate and estate planning process. Located in Naperville, Illinois, Mrs. Goodman covers clients throughout both DuPage County and Will County, including towns such as Wheaton, Downers Grove, Plainfield, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Mokena, New Lenox, Darien, West Chicago and Willowbrook. Mrs. Goodman is proficient in sign language.
