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Evans Legacy Law Group LLC

Estate planning is
a profound act of love

Estate Planning & Probate Services for Families & Professionals

Shanise Evans

We Help You Plan With Confidence & Clarity

Whether you're starting your first estate plan, updating an old will, or handling a loved one's estate, we’re here to guide you. Most of our clients are professionals, parents, and retirees in Chicago’s North Suburbs — including Lake Forest, Evanston, Highland Park & Skokie. They want clear answers, reliable service, and a legal partner who understands their family’s needs.

What We Do

We focus exclusively on estate planning, probate, and business law for individuals, couples, and families in Illinois & Missouri. Every plan is tailored to your goals and guided by our experience.

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Wills

Make sure your wishes are clear with a legally sound will.

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Trusts

Avoid probate, maintain privacy & manage assets with ease.

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Powers of Attorney

Make sure your wishes are clear with a legally sound will.

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Healthcare Directives

Clarify your medical choices for peace of mind.

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Probate Help

Let us guide you through estate administration after a loss.

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More Services

Explore all our estate & business planning solutions.

Estate Planning Is a Relationship, Not a Transaction

Our Client Care Program is built for life’s changes — new jobs, births, moves, retirement. With this annual subscription, your plan stays current and your peace of mind stays intact. This long-term support is what truly sets us apart from traditional firms.

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Common Questions, Answered

Wondering if you need an estate plan or how it works? Here are answers to questions we hear all the time.

  • Do I need an estate plan if I’m not wealthy?

    Absolutely. Estate planning isn’t just about money — it’s about making sure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are supported, no matter your net worth.

    Learn more about what an estate plan includes.

  • What’s the difference between a will & a trust?

    A will names who gets what after you pass. A trust helps you skip probate, manage assets while living, and offer more control.

    See which one fits your situation best.

  • How much does estate planning cost?

    It depends on what kind of plan you need. We offer flat-fee pricing and a free 15-minute discovery chat to help you get started.

    Book your free chat today.

Shanise Evans

Your Legacy Deserves a Plan

Get our free estate planning guide to learn what every Illinois family needs to know about wills, trusts, probate & more.

What Clients Are Saying

Real feedback from real families & professionals in your community.

Markiesha Johnson

Definitely a go to law firm. Knowledgeable, professional and A1 customer service
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Shanise’s combination of expertise, experience and heart was exactly what I was looking for to help me plan for my legacy. She listened for my concerns and explained her advice well.

Carlos Williams

Evans Legacy Law Group exceeded my expectations in estate planning and business law. Their team displayed exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail. They guided me through the entire process, ensuring my assets and business were protected. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking expert advice and comprehensive legal support. Thank you, Evans Legacy Law Group, for your outstanding assistance!

DeLisa Davis

This has been a great experience for me , from start to finish. I highly recommend them

William Harris,Jr.

Evans law group was great in helping us with our estate planning and trust. They are professional and very polite. They explained everything thoroughly and made everything easy to understand. We are very happy that they are going to be working with us in future as well. We recommend them to everyone for estate planning. Thank you Evans law group for putting our minds at ease

Leon Whitener

Very knowledgeable and professional. A service everyone’s needs and can use to help establish the next generation. This firm makes it feel personal and not just business.

Delante Greer

Their team is very thorough and easy to work with. Look forward to collaborating again in the future!

Michelle Bittner

Shanise and her team were very knowledgeable. She spent a lot of time with us and addressed all our concerns. Highly recommend!

Sincere Trader

Attorney Shanise Evans and her office are a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable across the board and were very helpful with our family estate planning needs. Highly Recommended.

Romy Rome

Shanise and Curtis was pleasant to work with and very professional. Catered to our family needs and didn't leave any rock unturned.

Michael Slater

Evans Legacy Law Group is a tremendous partner. They do a wonderful job of making sure that you are comfortable throughout the process. You never feel as though you aren't being heard. They've been a pleasure to work with.

Jasmine Greer

Evans Legacy Law is very professional and also educates you along the way during the process.

Michael Shaw

Very Professional. Knowledgeable. Fast Easy Process. Highly Recomennded.

Bill Brinson

Evan Legacy Law Group is a God sent organization. The information they shared was mins blowing. If you need estate planning you must reach out!

Jamie Love

A great group to work with! They are professional, very thorough, compassionate, and available.

C John

The amount of time and expertise Atty Evans provides for her clients during the estate planning process ensures things will be well when needed. If you desire thoroughness and excellence, partner with Evans Legacy Law Group.

Jeanne Trampe

Shanise and Curtis have helped us get organized and up to date with our Estate needs. Impressed with their depth of knowledge. We appreciated the consistent effort to get details of our circumstances -- to avoid pitfalls both present and future. Very thorough, we had a prior attorney for our needs, this was much more thorough and detailed. Also an impressive document storage system!

Toni H

Working with Evans Legacy Law Group has been an absolute pleasure. Each meeting resulted in an increase of knowledge and a greater sense of security. I highly recommend you seek their assistance with your estate planning needs.

Bency Beals

Amazing to work with!!!

Brenda Battle

I highly recommend this firm. They provided me thorough, efficient and comprehensive estate planning services. Am super satisfied with the results.

Marilyn Loggins

Evans Legacy Law Group showed exceptional professionalism and we received personalized attention. We felt that Ms Evans was incredibly knowledgeable and we felt confident and well represented. At the end of the estate planning, we felt she was invested in getting outcomes that were in our best interest!

Samara Black

Evans Law solved all my estate needs! Professional and gave me a peace of mind for the future. Thanks again!

Tiffany Slater

Evans Legacy Law Group did a great job of listening and making sure we had the right plan for our needs. We couldn’t be happier with the service and guidance we received. We highly recommend Evans Legacy Law Group.

James Lewis

Attorney Evans is amazing and so thoughtful and caring. She patiently worked with us to provide us with a much better understanding our current estate planning documents. We used another attorney office for our original documents, but they did not provide us with any information. Attorney Evans and Team made sure we understood everything and offered us some actionable solutions. I would highly recommend Evans Legacy Law Group for all of your estate planning needs.

Ashley Shaw

Highly recommend Evans Legacy Group. I’ve used their services a couple times now and I’m always impressed with the attention to detail and excellent service.

Lauren Stenzel

Working with Chenise and Curtis at Evan’s Legacy Law has been a great experience. They both are personable and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone wanting to start the process of a will and trust.

Gregory Tayborn II

Very personable. Shanise makes sure all of your needs are met.

Alma Grinston

Evans Legacy Law Group is so professional and kind. I would recommend them 100 times over!

M Anderson

The Evans law group was awesome to work with.. Mrs Shanise Evans was very pleasant and informative.

TRACEY DICKERSON

Attorney Shanise Evans has proven to be extremely knowledgeable in her field. The patience and care she has shown our family is truly appreciated. The entire staff at Evans Legacy Law has demonstrated professionalism at its finest! I would highly recommend Evans Legacy Law for ALL of your Estate planning needs. Business or Personal, they've got you covered!

Nicole McGee

The attorneys are very knowledgeable, professional, and caring at this firm. I plan to use them in the future for other estate planning needs.

stephen byrd

Attorney Shanise Evans is an exceptional attorney and she has a vast amount of knowledge about estate planning. After our consultation, I knew and understood all that she explained to me fully. I would recommend her firm to anyone interested in estate planning.

Patrick Kelly

Detailed and helpful. She made sure we understood our options and helped us get our affairs in order. I would recommend Evans to anyone!

Djenaba Kelly

Evan’s Legacy Law has made this process so seamless and painless! Highly recommend them!! Looking forward to a continued relationship.

Markiesha Johnson

Definitely a go to law firm. Knowledgeable, professional and A1 customer service

krush

Shanise’s combination of expertise, experience and heart was exactly what I was looking for to help me plan for my legacy. She listened for my concerns and explained her advice well.

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