- GuardianshipWhen adult family members become disabled or mentally incapacitated, they are vulnerable to harm from themselves or others. When it’s necessary to intervene, guardianship is a formal legal process that puts you legally in control of their affairs. Our lawyers assist clients in petitioning the court to establish one or both of the following...
- Corporate Law
- Business FormationOur professionals have been presenters for many educational workshops throughout the East Metro and Central Illinois on estate planning, special needs planning, elder care, and asset protection, and business formation topics. If your group or organization is interested in hosting an event, please ask about our availability. You may also contact us to request more information on these topics.
- Business DisputesBrian Huffman has practiced law since 1992 and has concentrated in wills, trusts, and elder law since opening his own practice over two decades ago. Attorney Michelle Weber also brings significant experience in estate planning, probate administration, special needs planning, and guardianship to the firm. Curtis Bailey has actively practiced for over two decades, with experience in areas of estate planning and business law, and estate and business succession planning throughout his career.
- Personal InjuryMr. Bailey began his career at Rabbitt, Pitzer & Snodgrass, PC engaged in a general litigation practice. In 1993, he joined Jacobson, Maynard, Tuschman & Kalur, in the firm’s St. Louis office and was engaged in defending Medical Malpractice claims. In December 1996, Mr. Bailey joined The Kurowski Law Firm, PC located in Swansea, Illinois. In 1999, he became a principal in the firm. During his tenure with the firm, Mr. Bailey was involved in the management and defense of numerous asbestos-related personal injury cases on a national basis. In addition, Mr. Bailey has actively practiced in the areas of estate planning and business formation and representation throughout his career.
- Medical Malpractice
- Medicaid PlanningLet us help you plan for yourself, your family, and your estate. Let us help with your Medicaid Planning.
- Estate PlanningHuffman Law Offices, P.C., opened its first office in 1998 in Maryville, Illinois. Since then we have practiced predominantly in the areas of estate planning and the evolving field of elder law. We have worked with hundreds of clients to develop and implement comprehensive and legally sound estate plans.
- Wills
- TrustsCan you maintain access to your assets while preparing to pass them to the next generation? How will estate or death taxes affect my family? Huffman Law Offices, P.C., of Maryville, Illinois, addresses your goals through knowledgeable trust planning. We advise clients on living trusts and other appropriate instruments as part of a comprehensive estate strategy.
- Power of AttorneyIn the event of your incapacity, a person you have designated is granted authority to manage your personal affairs and health care. Powers of attorney can be temporary or limited to a specific transaction on your behalf while you recover from an injury or illness. They can take effect as durable powers upon a certain circumstance (mental incompetency). Or you may wish to begin turning over control or partial control now.
- Probate
- Tax Law