Welcome

Located in Frankfort, Massari Law, PLLC provides comprehensive legal services to individuals, families and business owners in Cook, Dupage, Lake, and Will Counties regarding a wide range of matters. Whether you are a first time home buyer, investing in commercial property, planning for a child with special needs, looking for relief from a tax debt, or launching a new business venture, we provide innovative solutions and always put the best interests of our clients first.

Real Estate Transactions

For many individuals, buying or selling a home will be the largest financial transaction of their lifetime. For this reason, it is essential to have an experienced real estate attorney to help navigate the process. Likewise, selling a home involves a number of legal and financial issues that require proper legal representation.

At Massari Law, we have extensive experience with a variety of residential property transactions in the Chicago Metro Area. We also routinely handle related matters such as reviewing and negotiating purchase and sale contracts, resolving title issues and conducting real estate closings.

In addition, we are well-versed in a variety commercial property transactions involving office buildings, apartment complexes, shopping malls and mixed-use properties throughout Chicago. We have working knowledge of the local, state and federal laws that govern these transactions as well as land use and zoning, title clearance and environmental issues. We routinely represent clients before zoning boards, negotiate contracts of sale and leases, and help clients obtain financing.

Estate Planning

By some estimates, more than half of Americans don't have a will. Some believe they don't need one because they don't have children while others think estate planning is only for the rich and famous. This couldn't be further from the truth; in fact, everyone needs an estate plan. Granted, no one likes to think about dying or the possibility of becoming disabled, but a well designed estate plan can help you prepare for the inevitable as well as the unexpected.

At Massari Law, we design estate planning strategies with an eye toward protecting your assets and providing for your loved ones. We have expertise preparing a variety of essential estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced medical directives. We are also familiar with the rules and customs of the probate courts. Regardless of your financial status, we will work closely with you to protect your interests and ensure your wishes are carried out.

Tax Issues

Those who owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may be afraid and not know where to turn. At Massari Law, we believe taxpayers have rights. We are well versed in state and federal tax laws and work with clients to enforce their rights under the Internal Revenue Code. While the IRS has broad powers, there are limits under the Code. Anyone with outstanding tax debt needs the powerful legal representation that we are uniquely qualified to provide. We also have hands on experience handling property tax appeals in Cook, Dupage, Will and Lake Counties.

Business Law

Massari Law works with entrepreneurs in the Chicago Metro Area who are seeking to launch new ventures as well as established businesses on a variety of matters. We work with startups to select the appropriate business structure, prepare foundational documents such as Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, and help clients obtain any necessary permits or licenses.

We also have extensive experience with an array of business transactions and the related agreements: partnership and shareholder agreements, buy sell agreements ,employment contracts, non-compete and confidentiality agreements. Lastly, we design business succession plans for small business owners as part of a comprehensive estate planning strategy.

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