Lageotakes Law Firm: Lageotakes Thomas - Naperville, IL

Dual Legal and CPA Experience in Naperville, Illinois

Navigating significant life decisions regarding family wealth, property ownership, and corporate operations demands both legal proficiency and sharp financial insight. When you need to hire an attorney in Naperville or throughout DuPage and Cook counties, Lageotakes Law Firm provides a distinct advantage through founding attorney Thomas Lageotakes. With more than two decades of experience as both a licensed Illinois attorney and a Certified Public Accountant, Thomas Lageotakes combines comprehensive knowledge of Illinois estate and property statutes with advanced federal and state tax planning strategies. Established in 2000, the firm delivers responsive legal counsel designed to protect personal assets, resolve complicated probate estates, and provide long-term financial security for families and small business owners.

Comprehensive Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts

Creating a customized estate plan ensures that your assets are protected during your lifetime and passed on to your loved ones according to your precise wishes, without unnecessary taxation or family conflict. If you need a lawyer to draft or update estate planning instruments, Lageotakes Law Firm provides personalized solutions.

• Revocable Living Trusts: Establishing tailored living trusts that allow assets to transfer privately and efficiently to designated beneficiaries while avoiding lengthy and expensive probate proceedings.
• Last Will and Testament: Drafting clear, legally enforceable wills that designate guardians for minor children, appoint trusted executors, and specify distribution of personal and real property.
• Powers of Attorney and Medical Directives: Preparing durable powers of attorney for property and healthcare, living wills, and declarations for mental health treatment so trusted individuals can make vital decisions in the event of incapacity.

Probate and Trust Administration

Losing a family member is emotionally challenging, and administering an estate through the Illinois circuit courts can be overwhelming. Attorney Thomas Lageotakes guides executors, administrators, and trustees through every phase of probate administration, including filing petitions, inventorying assets, notifying creditors, resolving disputed beneficiary claims, and distributing estate property in accordance with Illinois probate law.

Income Tax Preparation and IRS Representation

As a seasoned Certified Public Accountant, Thomas Lageotakes provides full-service income tax preparation for individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, limited liability companies, and not-for-profit entities. The firm offers proactive tax planning to minimize tax liabilities and represents taxpayers in complex IRS dispute negotiations, audits, and state tax inquiries.

Residential Real Estate and Small Business Law

Beyond estate planning and taxation, the firm handles residential and commercial real estate transactions, assisting buyers and sellers with purchase contract reviews, title examination, short sales, and loan modifications. For small business owners looking to find an attorney to launch a venture, Thomas Lageotakes provides business formation counsel, drafting operating agreements, bylaws, and commercial contracts that safeguard financial interests.

Schedule an Initial Consultation in Naperville

Whether you require assistance with estate planning, probate administration, tax filings, or real estate contracts, Lageotakes Law Firm is committed to delivering trustworthy, high-quality service. Contact their Naperville office today to schedule your consultation with an experienced attorney and CPA.