Real Estate Estate Planning Corporate Law

Contact Information

7301 N. Lincoln Avenue,
Suite 140,
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712

Telephone: (847) 679-0400

Fax: (847) 679-0454


Experience

Heidi Weitmann Coleman has practiced law for over 25 years, concentrating her time, talents and passion in the real estate field. Her areas of expertise also include Estate Planning, Will and Trust Preparation, Business Incorporation and Contracts. Her practice handles transactions such as purchases and sales of single family homes, condominiums, multi-unit buildings and commercial real estate. Her services include distressed property issues, short sale transactions and counseling her clients in foreclosure related matters, all relating to strategies for surviving this economy.

Practice Philosophy

A client is best served not only by receiving solid and informed legal advice, but by knowing that their attorney has a thorough understanding of their unique and specific legal needs. Enhancing professionalism with a personal and caring approach is essential to my practice of law. We focus on understanding your specific goals, expectations and timelines. Our approach is that of a trusted counselor, advisor, and advocate.


Education and Licensing

Heidi is a graduate of the Loyola University School of Law of Chicago and she obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
She is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and United States Supreme Court.
She has completed extensive mediation training through DePaul University’s School of Law and is a certified Mediator.

Memberships

Heidi is a member of the following organizations:

  • American Bar Association (general member and Real Estate & Trust/Estate Planning Divisions)
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association
  • American Land Title Association
  • WealthCounsel, LLC.


Real Estate

Sales and Purchases

Residential & Commercial real estate; representing Sellers and Buyers of real estate of all types, single family homes, condominiums, co-operatives, multi-unit buildings, commercial and industrial property. Advising Buyers and Sellers in Articles of Agreement for Deed and Installment Contract sales, as well as short sales and foreclosures.


Development and Construction

Representing owners and developers in developing real estate projects, including single family and multi-family developments. Representing contractors, developers and buyers in negotiating construction contracts, architect agreements, and other professional services contracts. Drafting Condominium Declarations & Bylaws and counseling clients in Condominium Conversions.


Mortgage Financing

Working with lenders and borrowers in connection with mortgage financing, including structuring, negotiating, drafting and closing loans.


Leasing

Representing tenants and landlords in negotiating office, retail, industrial and specialized leases.

Estate Planning

Representing clients in the preparation of Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Property.


Estate planning is important for people of all ages because it addresses financial, personal and healthcare decisions that have cross-generational implications for quality of life. Estate planning is just as important for younger adults as it is for older individuals. Young families, in fact, should take special care that unexpected misfortunes do not threaten the security of minor children. An estate plan ensures that personal wishes are honored, and it should evolve with each key family event—marriage, births, deaths, home purchases. At minimum, it should address a Last Will and Testament, guardianship for minor children, any beneficiaries with special needs, insurance, investments, financial powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.


Many families assume that they either don’t need a formal estate plan or they can delay work on one. Many estates—even modest-sized ones—remain vulnerable to state inheritance and estate taxes. But the main reason that everyone needs an estate plan is that it is much more than about taxes.


Additional benefits include:

  • Making sure your assets go where you want them to go
  • Controlling assets while you are alive, but incapacitated
  • Controlling assets after death
  • Minimizing the emotional and financial burden on your heirs
  • Minimizing feuding among heirs over your estate
  • Increasing the amount available for charitable donations
  • Avoiding the cost and delay of probate
  • Providing provisions for a guardian of minor children

Corporate Law

Heidi is a reputable and trusted business law attorney. She is equipped to handle a wide range of business law issues, such as:

  • Company Formation: Corporations, Sub Chapter S Corporations LLCs and Series LLC’s
  • Corporate Transactions: purchase and sale of shares/units, other corporate entities, affiliation agreements, etc.
  • Negotiating and drafting all business contracts
  • Business planning for expansion
  • Business succession plans and selling a business

"Heidi has an extensive knowledge of what it takes to get the job done. I have referred her to clients and all are impressed with her ability to make the legal terms understandable to the average seller or buyer. She also responds to phone calls promptly and has a very competent office staff. She is the best. It is a pleasure to work with her."



"Heidi was my first and only lawyer used for my Real Estate closings. (I have had two). She was extremely patient and knowledgeable in all our interactions. I would highly recommend her to anyone who was looking for a real estate lawyer."



"I can't say enough about Heidi and the myriad of services she has provided me over the years. I am a bit of a serial entrepreneur, having started several companies in industries ranging from fashion to video production to pharmaceutical marketing. As such I'm sure I am a challenging client with never ending LLC formations, patent applications and trademark submissions.

Not only has Heidi consistency provided sound council and tremendous client service, she does so with patience and a never ending enthusiasm for my various business ventures. Heidi is easily accessible, highly responsive, and always well-versed in my businesses. She makes me feel like I am one of her most important clients and my guess is she makes all her clients feel that way."




"I have recently had the pleasure of working with Heidi on a couple of real estate transactions. She is excellent to work with. I really appreciate her professionalism and the manner with which she takes care of her clients. I feel very comfortable recommending her to the buyers I work with - I know they will be in good hands..."



"Thank you, Heidi, for making sense of the craziness we put in your lap. I am sure we tried your patience while you helped us understand the many parts and pieces of planning for our future. You let us know what we didn’t know, and gave us the confidence we needed to make challenging decisions. The trust we have in you is not easily earned, and we want you to know how much you are appreciated."


Contact Information

7301 N. Lincoln Avenue, Suite 140,
Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712


Telephone: (847) 679-0400


Fax: (847) 679-0454