HEGGIE
LAW FIRM

​Our attorneys have a longstanding commitment to excellence in estate planning and the law. The firm’s founding partner was an inaugural member of a national association of estate planning attorneys until his retirement. John Heggie is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Trust and Estates sections. John has consistently received the peer-rated Illinois Super Lawyer designation for estate planning. Our team combines extensive legal training with real-world experience, enabling us to serve as trusted advocates and advisors for clients navigating significant life and medical transitions. 

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At Heggie Law Firm, we take a holistic approach to estate and business planning. We begin by understanding each client’s circumstances, priorities, and objectives, then develop a plan designed to help achieve those goals. Prospective clients are invited to meet with an attorney for a complimentary 30-minute initial estate planning consultation. During this meeting, the attorney reviews the completed estate planning questionnaire and discusses the client’s needs and objectives. Consultations are available by phone, Zoom, or in person. Following the consultation, one of our attorneys will provide a clearly defined scope of work and fee. If the client chooses to proceed, the terms are documented in an engagement letter, establishing transparency and clear communication from the outset of our working relationship. 

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We believe our clients should be active participants in the planning process. Our team works closely with clients to address the full range of assets and interests that may affect their estate plan, including real estate, business interests, insurance policies, retirement accounts, and bank accounts. After estate planning documents are signed, we provide detailed funding instructions to help clients properly transfer assets into their trusts. After all, a trust can only accomplish its intended purpose when it is properly funded. Our team remains available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the funding process. 

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John welcomes the opportunity to review clients’ estate plansand help ensure that their plans continue to reflect their current circumstances and goals. We encourage clients to contact us as their lives evolve—whether they purchase a home, welcome a child, experience the loss of a spouse or business partner, receive an inheritance, acquire or sell a business, or experience other significant changes. Changes in state and federal law may also affect wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. 

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Heggie Law Firm is committed to being a trusted, long-term resource for our clients and their families. We are here to help clients understand their options, make informed decisions, and protect the legacies they have worked hard to build.