MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. - Des Plaines, IL

Premier Estate Planning, Business, and Real Estate Counsel in Des Plaines

For more than half a century, individuals, families, businesses, and religious organizations across the Chicago metropolitan area have turned to MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. for sophisticated, reliable legal guidance. With a history spanning fifty-five years in Des Plaines and thirty years in Hoffman Estates, the firm has earned a sterling reputation for integrity, technical skill, and client-first service. Combining over 150 years of cumulative legal experience, the firm attorneys provide comprehensive representation in estate planning, probate and trust administration, commercial real estate, corporate transactions, and employment law.

What sets MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. apart is its principled Client Bill of Rights and unique service satisfaction guarantee. The firm attorneys believe that legal practice is not merely about courtrooms and documents, but about helping clients prevent problems before they arise and crafting practical solutions when disputes occur. Whether you need to hire an estate planning lawyer to protect your generational wealth or consult a corporate attorney to navigate a business sale, the firm offers accessible, cost-sensitive legal strategies designed to achieve lasting peace of mind.

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Probate Administration

Guiding over 250 families annually through estate plans and 150 families through probate, the firm provides thoughtful, customized estate solutions tailored to each client specific assets and goals:

• Wills and trusts: Drafting revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, and last wills and testaments to protect family wealth and avoid expensive court delays.
• Powers of attorney and healthcare directives: Establishing statutory property powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and living wills to safeguard medical and financial decisions during incapacity.
• Probate and trust administration: Guiding executors, administrators, and trustees through Cook County probate proceedings, estate asset distributions, and fiduciary accounting duties.
• Adult guardianship: Assisting families in securing legal guardianship for aging parents or disabled adults needing protective care.

Business Law, Real Estate, and Not-for-Profit Representation

In addition to estate planning, MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. provides end-to-end transactional and litigation counsel for commercial entities and institutions:

• Business formation and corporate governance: Assisting entrepreneurs with entity selection, LLC formation, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and annual compliance.
• Commercial and residential real estate: Representing buyers, sellers, landlords, and developers in property sales, commercial leases, zoning, and title examination.
• Employment and labor law: Advising employers on employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policy development.
• Church and not-for-profit law: Serving several of the largest churches in the United States and hundreds of nonprofits with specialized legal guidance on governance, tax-exempt compliance, and property management.
• Business litigation and mediation: Resolving breach of contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, and commercial conflicts through negotiation, mediation, or trial.

Client Satisfaction Guarantee and Convenient Scheduling

Located at 701 Lee Street in the heart of Des Plaines, MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. offers accessible consultation options and modern electronic payment convenience. If you need to find an attorney in Des Plaines who combines historic local experience with premier legal capabilities, contact MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd. today to schedule your consultation.