Decatur, IL · 5 firms
Probate and estate lawyers in Decatur
Every firm below has an office serving Decatur and at least one attorney active on the Illinois bar roster. Nearest first.
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5 firms serving Decatur
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Firms around Decatur
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| Firm | Practice | Distance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
Hughes Tenney Postlewait Coale, LLC Decatur, IL · 4 attorneysLicense status checked on the Illinois ARDC roster on September 25, 2026. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 1 mi | Call (217) 428-5383See firm |
| Decatur, IL · 10 attorneys · 2 certifiedLicense status checked on the Illinois ARDC roster on September 25, 2026. | Elder law · Estate litigation · Estate planning · Guardianship · Probate · Trust administration | 1 mi | See firm |
Johnson, Chiligiris & Weatherford Decatur, IL · 2 attorneysLicense status checked on the Illinois ARDC roster on September 25, 2026. | Estate planning · Guardianship · Probate | 1 mi | Call (217) 422-2280See firm |
| Clinton, IL · 2 attorneysLicense status checked on the Illinois ARDC roster on September 25, 2026. | Estate litigation · Estate planning · Guardianship · Probate · Trust administration | 20 mi | Call (217) 935-2183See firm |
Stephen R. Myers, Attorney at Law Clinton, IL · 1 attorneyLicense status checked on the Illinois ARDC roster on September 26, 2026. | Elder law · Estate planning | 20 mi | Call (217) 935-8326See firm |
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