At The Law Office of Robert A. Cifelli, we represent both buyers and sellers with a steady hand and a deep understanding of Chicagoland’s diverse real estate landscape. Whether you're navigating your first home purchase, selling a family property, or managing a condo transaction with a homeowners association, we make the legal side seamless.

With experience across dozens of municipalities, we anticipate the nuances of each town's requirements—from inspection timelines and transfer taxes to closing procedures. We coordinate with agents, lenders, title companies, and HOA boards to ensure every detail is handled on time and with care.

You’ll never be left wondering what’s next. We provide proactive updates, thorough contract guidance, and responsive support—so you can move forward with confidence.

Estate planning isn’t just about documents—it’s about protecting the people and values that matter most. At The Law Office of Robert A. Cifelli, we guide individuals and families through thoughtful, tailored planning to bring clarity today and security for tomorrow.

Whether you're starting fresh, updating an existing plan, or navigating blended family dynamics or business ownership, we’ll help you create solutions that reflect your wishes and reduce burdens on loved ones. Our process is structured, educational, and always customized to your needs.

We draft and advise on:

• Wills and Living Wills

• Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

• Powers of Attorney (Health Care and Property)

• Beneficiary Designations & Asset Alignment

With clear explanations and strategic insight, we help you make informed choices—so your plan not only protects what you’ve built, but ensures it’s passed on with purpose.

When a loved one passes, families deserve legal support that is both skilled and compassionate. At The Law Office of Robert A. Cifelli, we help executors, trustees, and heirs navigate the responsibilities of estate administration with clarity and care.

Whether the estate is simple or complex, we assist with every step—from court filings and creditor notices to asset transfers and final distributions. We ensure compliance with Illinois probate laws while relieving clients of unnecessary confusion or delays.

We routinely handle:

• Probate court proceedings

• Small estate affidavits and bond-in-lieu cases

• Trust administration and asset marshaling

• Communication with financial institutions, title companies, and beneficiaries

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Our firm provides steady, experienced counsel to help you settle your loved one’s affairs confidently and respectfully.

Whether you're launching a new business, formalizing a partnership, or preparing for a transaction, The Law Office of Robert A. Cifelli offers reliable legal guidance to protect your vision and support your growth.

We work with entrepreneurs, small business owners, and closely held companies to ensure legal compliance, minimize risk, and streamline operations. Our counsel is clear, practical, and tailored to your industry and goals.

Our services include:

• Entity formation (LLCs, corporations, partnerships)

• Operating agreements and shareholder contracts

• Contract drafting, negotiation, and review

• Business purchases, sales, and reorganizations

• Legal audits and corporate governance advisement

From formation to expansion, we act as your legal partner—equipping your business with the structure, clarity, and confidence it needs to thrive.