Herr & Herr is a distinguished legal practice specializing in sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and business law, representing multiple generations of families and businesses throughout Illinois. As a third-generation lawyer, Thomas E. Herr brings a legacy of legal expertise and a commitment to simplifying complex tax, estate, and real estate matters for clients.
The firm focuses on educating clients and formulating strategic plans for tax savings and wealth transfer, handling everything from simple estates to complex matters involving estates valued over $65 million. With admission to the Illinois Bar in 1992 and extensive experience across Illinois Circuit Courts, Appellate Court, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Tax Court, Herr & Herr is equipped to serve individuals, families, business owners, and charitable organizations seeking tailored legal and tax solutions.
Services Offered
- Business Law
- Probates
- Trusts and Estate Planning
- Real Estate Law
- Estate and Trust Administration
- Tax Planning and Savings Strategies
- Wealth Transfer Planning
- Charitable Gift Planning
- Lifetime and Testamentary Charitable Lead Trusts
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
- Private Foundations
- Fiduciary Tax Return Preparation
- Private Foundation Tax Returns
- Estate Tax Returns
- Gift Tax Returns
- Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Returns
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Herr & Herr serves clients across the State of Illinois and is an active member of the McLean County, Illinois State, and Livingston County Bar Associations. Recognized with the American Cancer Society’s 2021 National Professional Advisor of the Year and 2017 Illinois Advisor of the Year awards, the firm is noted for its excellence in charitable and estate advisory services.
