Trusts and Estates
Richard L. Dees
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Richard L. Dees advises owners of privately and publicly held companies and wealthy families on control, tax, and business planning issues. Richard helps clients save estate taxes and develop succession plans targeted for S corporations, and regularly consults with other lawyers, accountants, financial planners, insurance consultants and trust officers on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) litigation and structuring business transactions. He also has experience on the farm estate tax valuation rules under Code Section 2032A and advises farmers, landowners, and real estate professionals on a variety of tax, leasing and business-planning issues.
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Overview
- University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1980
- University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1980
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Trusts and Estates, Chicago (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
- Estate Planning
- Partnership and Limited Liability
- Planning for Closely Held Businesses
- Tax
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