Laura Sluis
- Attorney
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Laura has been practicing law since 2003, with an elder law concentration since 2006, and previous experience in family law. Her practice focuses on all facets of elder law with a concentration on long term care and benefits planning. She has extensive experience in protecting assets to accelerate qualification for Medicaid and Veterans benefits utilizing trusts, annuities, and gifting strategies; as well as resolving problematic issues in Medicaid applications. She is proficient in estate planning and guardianships; and currently accepts appointments as a guardian ad litem for minors and alleged disabled adults in Will County.
Laura joined the Wengler Law Firm in 2016 as a seasoned elder law practitioner, having 10 years of specialized experience.
Areas Of Practice
- Long Term Care and Benefits Planning
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Decedent’s Estates
- Adoption
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship for Minors and Disabled Adults
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2003
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2003
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 2002
- Valparaiso University
- B.A. - 1994
- Major: History and Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
- South Suburban Services Provider Network
- Estate Planning Council of Greater Joliet
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, South Suburban Services Provider Network
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