Kerley & Talken PC - Springfield, IL
Estate Planning Lawyers in Springfield, IL
431 S. Grand Ave West Springfield, IL 62704
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- 6 Attorney Ratings
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37
Years
Experience
Springfield Estate Planning Law Firm
Updated: 06/15/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Trusts
- Elder Law
- Wills
- Business & Commercial Law
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Family Law
- Child Custody
- Parenting Time
- Adoption
- Divorce
- Property Division
- Child Support
- Step Parent Adoption
- Fathers Rights
Firm Information
Overview
The attorneys at the Kerley & Talken PC provide dedicated and knowledgeable legal representation. From our office in Springfield, we represent clients throughout central Illinois.
Our law firm provides legal service in three main areas of law:
- Divorce and family law: Legal issues involving your family can be difficult to solve without a legal advocate in your corner. Our lawyers will guide you through the legal steps of divorce, a child custody proceeding, paternity action or other family law matter.
- Estate planning and probate: Planning your estate can prevent unintended consequences for your loved ones. Our lawyers will tailor your estate plan to your assets, your family and your goals by preparing the proper Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills. We also represent families and personal representatives in probate proceedings.
No matter what legal issue you are dealing with, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and answer your questions. To schedule a consultation with a caring lawyer at the Kerley & Talken PC, call 217-814-0148.
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Kerley & Talken PC
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Hired Law firm 2022I hired John Kerley to rewrite my outdated will, He =sent me a draft which required a few minor changes, and these were taken care of quickly, I returned to his office, signed the documents, and was pleased that he had added a blank addendum page so that I could make minor changes, if needed. His fee was very reasonable, much lower than I had paid for the last will. I also liked Mr. Kerley on a personal level. He is nice, helpful, and respectful of my wishes. I would recommend him and his firm to anyone looking for an attorney in his areas of practice.
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431 S. Grand Ave West
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone Number: 217-814-0148
Fax Number: 217-523-0009
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.kerleylaw.com
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