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Unsell, Schattnik, Phillips, P.C.

Auto Accidents Auto Accidents

Jane Unsell Erin Phillips

Areas of Concentration:

3 S. 6th Street Wood River, IL 62095 (618) 258-1800 www.usplawfirm.com

Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Traffic, Wills & POAs, and Probate

Areas of Concentration:

Nursing Home Litigation Auto Accidents • Personal Injury 2010 State St., Alton, IL 62002

618-463-1004

www.meyerjensen.com

Criminal

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DUI GRAMMER LAW Susan F. Grammer

Estate Planning

Attorney at Law

American Institute Family Law Attorneys 2015-2020 10 Best Lawyers 2019-2020 10 Best Law Firm 2015 Client Satisfaction Award 2015-2018 Leading Lawyer - Illinois 2018 Telegraph Best of the Best Attorney 1997 People’s Choice Award - Best Attorney #2 Terminal Dr., Ste 17B, St Louis Regional Airport, East Alton, Illinois

Tel: (618) 259-2113 Fax: (618) 259-2111

sfglawbky@aol.com

Since 1982 • Lic: IL, MO, US, SCI • www.susangrammerlaw.com

Family Law

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GRAMMER LAW Susan F. Grammer

Family Law

Attorney at Law

American Institute Family Law Attorneys 2015-2020 10 Best Lawyers 2019-2020 10 Best Law Firm 2015 Client Satisfaction Award 2015-2018 Leading Lawyer - Illinois 2018 Telegraph Best of the Best Attorney 1997 People’s Choice Award - Best Attorney #2 Terminal Dr., Ste 17B, St Louis Regional Airport, East Alton, Illinois

Tel: (618) 259-2113 Fax: (618) 259-2111

sfglawbky@aol.com

Since 1982 • Lic: IL, MO, US, SCI • www.susangrammerlaw.com

216 N. Main St. Edwardsville, IL 62025

618-692-4422

Family Law

www.2buckleys.com

Areas of Concentration: Family Law, Mediation, Orders of Protection, Traffic/DUI, Tax Deeds

Kathleen A. Buckley Bridget T. Buckley Our firm is conveniently located across the street from the courthouse in Edwardsville.

Family Law

MICHAEL R. WESLEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW Phillip H. Hamilton 55 OR OLDER? Farrell, Hamilton IF&SO, Julian, P.C. TO SEE CALL TODAY IF YOU QUALIFY FOR A • FAMILY LAW • ESTATE PLANNING FREE SIMPLE WILL! Areas of Concentration: Bankru DEATH • AUTO ACCIDENTS • WRONGFUL 1305 D’Adrian Litigation, Arbitrator, Business D Professional Park and Tax Disputes Godfrey, IL 62035 mwesley@michaelwesleylaw.com (618) 466-9080

618-251-9254

17 WHITELAW WOOD RIVER, IL 62905

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David K. Livingstone

General

Stobbs, Sinclair & Livingstone, Ltd. 500 Bond St., Alton, IL 62002 • (618) 465-6978

Areas of Concentration: Real Estate & Business Organization & Transactions, Contracts, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Local Government Law, Non Profit Organizations

James S. Sinclair

James S. Sinclair

Stobbs, Sinclair & Associates, Ltd.

General

Stobbs, Sinclair & Livingstone, Ltd.

500 Bond St. 500 Bond St. P.O. Box 336 Alton, IL 62002 62002 Alton, IL (618) 465-6978

(618) 465-6978

Areas of Concentration: Real Estate & Business Organization & Transactions, Contracts, Wills, Trusts and Probate, Local Government Law, Non Profit Organizations www.stobbsnsinclair.com

General

MICHAEL R. WESLEY, 806243 ATTORNEY AT LAW Phillip H. Hamilton 55 OR OLDER? Farrell, Hamilton IF&SO, Julian, P.C. TO SEE CALL TODAY IF YOU QUALIFY FOR A • FAMILY LAW • ESTATE PLANNING FREE SIMPLE WILL! Areas of Concentration: Bankru DEATH • AUTO ACCIDENTS • WRONGFUL 1305 D’Adrian Litigation, Arbitrator, Business D Professional Park and Tax Disputes Godfrey, IL 62035 mwesley@michaelwesleylaw.com (618) 466-9080

618-251-9254

17 WHITELAW WOOD RIVER, IL 62905

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Berkel Law Firm Michele L. BerkeI

Attorney at Law and Mediator Former Prosecutor

Area of Specialties: Family Law. Criminal Defense.

State & Federal. Forfeitures.

Personal Injury.

Special Interests:

Mediation. Divorce Paternity, Custody. Visitation. Orders of Protection. Domestic Battery. DUI. Misdemeanor. Drug Possession.

Felony. Warrants. Federal Cases.

Personal Injuries.

44 E. Ferguson Ave. Wood River, IL 613-254-4411 • BerkelLaw@gmail.com

One need not spend ample time to find depictions of lawyers on television and in films. Though such depictions are not always so rosy, most lawyers are reputable individuals who help people navigate the complicated matters of the law.

There are many instances when it is in a person’s best interest to hire an attorney. The law is more nuanced than people outside the legal profession may realize, and having a person in one’s corner who understands the ins and outs of the law is a wise move. The following are a handful of reasons why it pays to have a lawyer in your corner. · Lawyers understand legal documents. Attorneys know that

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GRAMMER LAW SUSAN F. GRAMMER ATTORNEY AT LAW

2022 10 Best Law Firms, General Practice 2019-2021 10 Best Law Firms, Family Law 2015-2020 10 Best Lawyers, Family Law 2020-2021 Top Attorneys of North America 2019 Top 10 Family Law Attorneys, Illinois 2021 Top 100 Lawyers, Attorney of the Year 2021 Top 10 Estate Planning Attorneys 2015 Client Satisfaction Award 2015-2018 Leading Lawyer, Illinois 2018 Telegraph Best of the Best Attorney 1997 People’s Choice Award, Best Attorney #2 Terminal Dr., Ste 17B, St. Louis Regional Airport • East Alton, Illinois

(618) 259-2113 WWW.SUSANGRAMMERLAW.COM

Why you need a lawyer in your corner

procedure is a major part of the law and the judiciary system.

A lawyer will help to file the correct paperwork, fill out legal documents, contact courts, and engage in legal procedures in the correct fashion. · Lawyers have access to experts.

Attorneys have strong networks and can connect their clients with experts that support their efforts.

For example, parents who are using a special education attorney to navigate 504/IEP plans can ask their lawyer to connect them with an education advocate, expert or tutor who can serve as a witness or reference. · Lawyers ensure guidelines are followed. A lawyer can be an asset when drafting a

will or engaging in elder care arrangements. With legal, binding documentation, contestation of wishes is much more difficult and ensures that a financial legacy is put to use as intended. · Lawyers know how to negotiate and settle. Heading to court isn›t always the best outcome.

Experienced attorneys likely have seen similar cases and scenarios and can make informed guesses about how your own situation may play out if it goes to trial. He or she may suggest a settlement or know a tactic that can work in your favor, particularly if it results in reduced legal fees. · Lawyers can effectively lock horns with other lawyers.

Individuals who choose to

represent themselves are at a disadvantage when the other side has hired an attorney. To avoid this inequity of knowledge and experience, it›s best to seek legal representation. · Lawyers provide unbiased insight. When dealing with complicated family issues, such as estate planning, divorce or custody, it pays to have a third party who is emotionally detached from the situation to help guide decision-making.

Attorneys can guide people through all types of complicated legal matters and provide sound, unbiased advice.

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Phillips, PC

Unsell, Schattnik & Phillips, PC Attorneys atLaw Law Attorneys at LOCAL LAWYERS REPRESENTING

LOCAL PEOPLE Personal Injury, Workers’ Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Traffic Tickets, Wills, Compensation, Traffic Tickets, Powers of Attorney, and Probate.

Wills, Powers of Attorney, 3 S. 6th Street River, IL 62095 and Wood Probate.

(618) 258-1800 www.usplawfirm.com

3 S. 6th Street Wood River, IL 62095

(618) 258-1800

www.usplawfirm.com

Unsell, Schattnik, Phillips, P.C. Jane Unsell

Founding Partner

Erin Phillips

Licensed in IL & MO

3 S. 6th Street Wood River, IL 62095 Areas of Concentration: (618) 258-1800 Nursing Home Litigation www.usplawfirm.com Auto Accidents • Personal Injury 2010 State St., Alton, IL 62002

618-463-1004

www.meyerjensen.com Law Office of Michael R. Wesley, LLC

17 Whitelaw Ave. Wood River, IL 62095

618-251-9254

mwesley@michaelwesleylaw.com

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80610902

• family law • estate planning • auto accidents • wrongful death

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Nursing Home Litigation

Areas of Concentration:

Nursing Home Litigation Auto Accidents • Personal Injury 2010 State St., Alton, IL 62002

618-463-1004

www.meyerjensen.com

Unsell, Schattnik, Phillips, P.C.

Personal Injury Personal Injury

Jane Unsell Erin Phillips

Areas of Concentration:

3 S. 6th Street Wood River, IL 62095 (618) 258-1800 www.usplawfirm.com

Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Traffic, Wills & POAs, and Probate

Areas of Concentration:

Nursing Home Litigation Auto Accidents • Personal Injury 2010 State St., Alton, IL 62002

618-463-1004

www.meyerjensen.com

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Personal Injury

Samuel A. Mormino, Jr.

• Personal Injury

Areas of Concentration: • Workers’ Compensation

• Wills and Probate

3517 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002

618-462-2541• www.mvslawyers.com

Personal Injury

MICHAEL R. WESLEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW Phillip H. Hamilton 55 OR OLDER? Farrell, Hamilton IF&SO, Julian, P.C. TO SEE CALL TODAY IF YOU QUALIFY FOR A • FAMILY LAW • ESTATE PLANNING FREE SIMPLE WILL! Areas of Concentration: Bankru DEATH • AUTO ACCIDENTS • WRONGFUL 1305 D’Adrian Litigation, Arbitrator, Business D Professional Park and Tax Disputes Godfrey, IL 62035 mwesley@michaelwesleylaw.com (618) 466-9080

618-251-9254

17 WHITELAW WOOD RIVER, IL 62905

80712007 80624278

GRAMMER LAW Susan F. Grammer Attorney at Law

Probate

American Institute Family Law Attorneys 2015-2020 10 Best Lawyers 2019-2020 10 Best Law Firm 2015 Client Satisfaction Award 2015-2018 Leading Lawyer - Illinois 2018 Telegraph Best of the Best Attorney 1997 People’s Choice Award - Best Attorney #2 Terminal Dr., Ste 17B, St Louis Regional Airport, East Alton, Illinois

Tel: (618) 259-2113 Fax: (618) 259-2111

sfglawbky@aol.com

Since 1982 • Lic: IL, MO, US, SCI • www.susangrammerlaw.com

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Unsell, Schattnik, Phillips, P.C.

Probate

Jane Unsell Erin Phillips 3 S. 6th Street Wood River, IL 62095 (618) 258-1800 www.usplawfirm.com

Tammy Julian

Wills & Trusts

Farrell, Hamilton & Julian, P.C. 1305 D'Adrian Professional Park Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 466-9080

Areas of Concentration:

Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Traffic, Wills & POAs, and Probate

Areas of Concentration: Business Successions, Business Law, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Estate & Gift Taxation, Formation & Business Planning, Living Wills, Trusts, Wills, Real Estate, Powers of Attorney.

Robert E. Ryan

Wills & Trusts

Robert E. Ryan 200 W. Third St. 200 W. Third St. Suite 302 302 Suite Alton, IL IL 62002 62002 Alton, (618) 465-8825 465-8825 (618)

Areas of Concentration: Trusts,

Areas of Concentration: Trusts, Wills, Estates, Real Estate Wills, Estates, Real Estate

80527276 80624315 80711124

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Unsell, Schattnik, Phillips, P.C.

Workers’ Compensation

Jane Unsell Erin Phillips 3 S. 6th Street Wood River, IL 62095 (618) 258-1800 www.usplawfirm.com

Areas of Concentration:

Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Traffic, Wills & POAs, and Probate

Explaining wills and trusts

It’s never too early for adults to think about estate planning. Estate planning is an important part of money management. While it’s easy to think of estate planning as just a way to dictate how your assets are allocated after your death, estate planning also can protect people and their money should accidents or injury make them incapable of managing their finances on their own.

Some familiar terms may come up when people begin planning how they hope to transfer their assets.

Two more common terms are wills and trusts. Understanding the distinctions between the two can help people as they begin estate planning.

What is a will?

The online financial resource Investopedia notes that wills are legally enforceable documents that dictate how people want their affairs handled and assets allocated in the wake of their deaths.

Wills should include a host of information, including who a person wants to assume guardianship of their minor-aged children should they pass away. This is especially important information to include in a will, as surviving relatives may have to go to court to contest

guardianship if parents do not dictate who they want to serve as guardians in their wills.

What is a trust?

A trust is a relationship in which another party is given authority to handle a person’s assets for the benefit of that person’s beneficiaries. When making a trust, a person will need to designate someone as a trustee, who will be tasked with distributing assets in accordance to the terms dictated in the trust.

There are many types of trusts, and working with an attorney who specializes in estate planning can help men and women determine which type of trust, if any, is best for them.

Is it better to have a will or a trust?

Both wills and trusts can be useful when estate planning. In fact, wills are often used to establish trusts, and many people have both a will and a trust.

Estate planning is an important part of managing one’s finances. A qualified attorney who specializes in estate planning can help people write their wills and, if necessary, establish trusts that can help surviving loved ones in the wake of their death.

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Samuel A. Mormino, Jr.

Andrew Velloff

Scott M. Snider

Areas We Serve Auto Accidents Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Negligence Wrongful Death Slip & Fall Accidents Workers’ Compensation Wills & Probate Adoptions

Divorce Custody & Visitation Child Support Maintenance College Expenses Criminal Defense Felonies & Misdemeanors DUI & Traffic

3517 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002 618-465-2541 www.mvslawyers.com