The Edwards' Law Offices

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Benjamin F. Edwards, Attorney

When making important decisions about your assets, healthcare, and family, you need a lawyer who will commit to getting to know you and understanding your unique needs. I will do just that whether you need a last will and testament(will), living trust, general durable (financial) power of attorney, medical power of attorney, healthcare directive (living will), 3rd party special needs trust, or other estate planning tool.

Education:
B.A. Degree - St. Louis University
Juris Doctorate(J.D.) Degree - Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO

Licensed:

Illinois & Missouri (State and Federal Court)

Legal Experience:

Principal at The Edwards' Law Offices, 40-plus years of experience, including Church Judge, Illinois Assistant, and Special Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Attorney, Municipal Corporation Counsel, Township Attorney, Village Attorney, Fire and Police Board Attorney, Special City Prosecutor, School Board Attorney, Church Attorney, and College Instructor.

Community, Church & Bar Association Activities:

Church Officer, Church School Teacher, Land of Lincoln Legal Service, Inc. Bd. of Directors, Chairman of Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character & Fitness for the Fifth Appellate District, Bar Association President, local Bar Association president