We will help you create an efficient, practical plan for your future. A plan which takes into account your family, your circumstances and your needs. We use our knowledge and experience to help you craft your plan; a plan for both disability and passing. A plan which maximizes the benefits for your beneficiaries.
Your plan will be your legacy. At Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP in Lake Forest, our knowledgeable attorneys provide clear, concise direction regarding the full range of estate planning needs. Our work with individuals, families and businesses throughout Illinois' North Shore includes the development of complex wealth transfer strategies.
Your plan will be your legacy. At Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP in Lake Forest, our knowledgeable attorneys provide clear, concise direction regarding the full range of estate planning needs. Our work with individuals, families and businesses throughout Illinois' North Shore includes the development of complex wealth transfer strategies.
Services
The attorneys at Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP in Lake Forest, Illinois, have handled a variety of sophisticated and complex estate planning and litigation concerns for clients throughout the North Shore and Greater Chicago since 1996. Our focus has always been on delivering the highest level of legal counsel with an emphasis on clarity, client accessibility and unparalleled service.
Jennifer J. Howe is the Managing Partner of Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP. Ms. Howe concentrates her practice in Trust and Estate litigation, Controversy Resolution, Guardianships, Estate Administration and Estate Planning. Ms. Howe is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit, School of Law, cum laude, in 1992.
Fredric Bryan Lesser has been continuously engaged in the private practice of law in Chicago and Lake Forest for 35 years as both a litigator and estate planner, representing individuals and families, and counseling owners and principals of privately held businesses. Over the years, he has developed a proficiency in drafting effective and efficient estate and trust documents.
Jeffrey P. O'Kelley is a partner at Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP specializing in estate and trust litigation. He is also the lead chair of the Lake County Bar Association Trusts and Estates Committee, a role he has served in for several years.
Mr. O'Kelley specializes in estate and trust disputes such as will and trust contests, claims for financial exploitation of the elderly and disabled, will and trust construction cases, complex fiduciary litigation and contested guardianship proceedings.
Mr. O'Kelley specializes in estate and trust disputes such as will and trust contests, claims for financial exploitation of the elderly and disabled, will and trust construction cases, complex fiduciary litigation and contested guardianship proceedings.
Kathryn Shores focuses her practice on estate and trust administration, litigation, and planning, including a focus on guardianship administration and litigation. Ms. Shores has successfully litigated matters in both state and federal court, and regularly appears in courts in Lake, Cook, and McHenry Counties.
Reviews (6)
A. Woodfield
Nov 02, 2021
Report
Jennifer Howe and Jeffrey O’Kelley handled my Trust challenge with professionalism, knowledge and scope. They were immediately responsive to questioning and offered appropriate guidance throughout the litigation process.
This an amazing firm and I highly recommend Jennifer Howe and Jeffrey O’Kelly.
Alyce L. Woodfield
This an amazing firm and I highly recommend Jennifer Howe and Jeffrey O’Kelly.
Alyce L. Woodfield
Jeffrey Davison
Jul 09, 2019
Report
Ned Slichenmyer
Oct 20, 2018
Report
Rick Lesser and Kathryn Shores helped me settle my late uncle's estate. There were some geographic challenges since I reside in VA. Rick and Kathryn were both great to work with. They guided me through the steps needed and were very responsive to my questions and correspondence. I was very pleased to have them represent my family in this matter and recommend them to anyone needing legal representation.
Lindsay B. Coleman
Oct 12, 2016
Report
David Lutrey is someone whom I have the pleasure of knowing for several years as we both practice law in Lake County. I cannot say enough about him. Recently, I hired David to guide me in preparing my estate plan and then to prepare the corresponding legal documents. Despite having referred many people to David who tell me how terrific he is, I first hand as being a client of David's, has literally opened my eyes to how impressive, knowledgeable, and compassionate of an attorney he is. David not only provides second to none legal services, but he does so with compassion and empathy. David provides
Chris Walker
May 14, 2016
Report
From my experience with David Lutrey I think he is a top notch lawyer. He knows the law and cares about his clients. He is brilliant in a courtroom. He is always in total command and a step ahead the rest. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an estate attorney. He is truly a credit to his firm and profession.
Sincerely,
Charlie Walker
Sincerely,
Charlie Walker
Brad Johnson
Sep 24, 2015
Report
My wife and I were referred to Rick Lesser by our local attorney to handle a particularly unpleasant legal problem involving an agreement between family members. Their area of expertise is estate planning, wills, trusts, and related litigation.This was the first time we had ever been defendants in a legal proceeding and were understandably very concerned. At every step of the way, Rick and his associate, Jeff O'Kelley, were professional and exceptionally well-qualified to manage our case. They carefully explained the legal process to us as it unfolded over a 2 year period. We quickly discovered
