Jeffrey Paul Story | Evanston Estate Lawyer

Mr. Jeffrey Paul Story Esq.

Mr. Jeffrey Paul Story Esq.

Medicare & Medicaid, Wills & Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning, General Practice, Elder Law, Special Needs Trusts, VA Benefits Trusts

Elder Law for Medicaid Planning, Trust and Estates, Special Needs Trusts

Experience: 20 years

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About Jeffrey

Jeff Story graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts in 2005 and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar that same year. During the past eight years he has worked in civil litigation in Chicago. He is married to Amy Marinacci, a fellow attorney that he met in law school. Amy grew up in Evanston where her family still lives. Jeff and Amy have a young son, Gabriel who goes to Pope John XXIII School in Evanston.

Jeff recently lost his mother and father within two months of each other and has personal insight into what a living will, funeral planning and a family trust can mean to the family of a disabled or recently deceased person. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, National and State Chapters; Elder Counsel, LLC;  the Illinois State Bar Association’s Elder Law and Trusts and Estates Sections; and the Chicago Bar Association’s Elder Law Committee. Jeff enjoys working with elders and their families to help them plan for aging and also helping them to choose the best legal options available to remove themselves from crises when they arise. When he is not practicing law, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and son; cooking for his friends and family; playing his guitars; bicycle restoration and riding and listening to good Jazz music.

When you call and let me know the nature of your legal case, if it is in my practice areas, I will work with you to schedule an appointment when we can meet. This first meeting is my initial consultation meeting and it is free of charge. During the course of the meeting we will discuss your legal concerns and goals. I will lay out a range of options for your consideration, among them the cost for my services. I will also give you client intake questionnaires to be completed before the work begins. In order for my work for you to proceed I will need a retainer fee paid at that time. After the first meeting I will draft an engagement letter that outlines what work I will be doing for you and memorializes your total fee. A typical estate plan ranges between $1,000-$5,000, depending upon the complexity of the plan. An Elder Law matter typically ranges from $2,000 – $10,000. Whenever possible I will offer you a flat fee for my services that is payable by credit card or Paypal, if that is more convenient for you. Clients generally prefer a flat fee because it is predictable and clear from the outset just what their total cost will be. My rates reflect my expertise and the amount of non-billable time I spend staying on top of the latest developments in Elder Law in order to offer you the utmost in service. You may rest assured that any calls made to me for case status will be returned within 24 hours.

Experience

Attorney

The Law Office of Jeffrey P. Story, LLC

Present

Admission

Verified Illinois

2005

Education

Northeastern University School of Law

J.D.

2005

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, National and State Chapters
  • Elder Counsel, LLC
  • Illinois State Bar Association’s Elder Law and Trusts and Estates Sections
  • Chicago Bar Association’s Elder Law Committee