Peck Ritchey, LLC

On World Alzheimer’s Day, we recognize everyone whose lives are touched by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 💜

At Peck Ritchey, LLC, we see firsthand how a diagnosis can affect far more than healthcare decisions. Families may suddenly be navigating financial exploitation, estate planning, guardianship, asset protection, and difficult conversations about the future.

Our goal is helping families understand their options, prepare for what lies ahead, and feel less overwhelmed along the way.

Today, we stand with those living with dementia, their caregivers, their families, and the organizations working every day to support them.

What a night!

We are incredibly proud of Peter Brady who was honored last night as one of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s 40 Under Forty!

It was a fun night celebrating Peter and this well-deserved recognition of his talent, hard work, and dedication to the legal profession.

Please join us in giving Peter a HUGE congratulations! We couldn’t more proud to celebrate this achievement with him and we’re so proud to have him on the Peck Ritchey team!

Congratulations, Peter!

If you have an older adult in your life whom you care about, this event is for you.

Navigating aging can raise important questions about healthcare, legal planning, care options, housing, finances, and the decisions families may eventually need to make. The Senior Care Roadmap is designed to provide practical information and guidance to help individuals and families feel better prepared before a crisis occurs.

Whether you are currently assisting a parent or loved one, or simply want to better understand what may lie ahead, this is an opportunity to learn from professionals and gain valuable insight.

The event is completely free to attend, but advance registration is required.

The Senior Care Roadmap: What All Families Should Know Join the conversation on navigating senior care smoothly and confidently with tips every family should know.

Navigating care for an aging parent can feel overwhelming, especially when legal, financial, housing, and care decisions all seem to happen at once.

Join us on Wednesday, September 30th, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at Mission Hills Club in Northbrook for The Senior Care Roadmap: What All Families Should Know.

Moderated by Melissa Forman of 93.9 LITE FM, this practical panel discussion will bring together senior care professionals to help families better understand when to seek support, what resources may be available, and how planning ahead can help avoid making difficult decisions in the middle of a crisis.

Topics will include:
• Long-term care insurance
• Estate planning and probate
• Care coordination
• Senior living options
• Reverse mortgages
• Common mistakes families make when navigating care for an aging loved one

We’re pleased to have Brandon Peck joining the panel to share his insight on the legal considerations families should keep in mind.

Learn more and register: https://TheSeniorCareRoadmap.eventbrite.com

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Peck Ritchey, LLC is proud to have four lawyers awarded in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and three awarded in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Kerry R. Peck, Timothy J. Ritchey, Jesse A. Footlik and Peter S. Coorlas were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®.

Daniel J. Lynch, Brittany A. Rygiel and Thomas Wedgwood were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

These distinctions are based entirely on peer review, with no fees accepted for consideration or inclusion. For the 2027 edition, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed for The Best Lawyers in America®, while Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions were determined from more than six million evaluations.

Please join us in congratulating our attorneys on this well-earned recognition!

We’re honored to be featured in Hinsdale Magazine’s 2026 Noteworthy Lawyers issue.

At Peck Ritchey, LLC, we know that estate planning is about far more than documents. It is about protecting your wishes, preserving your legacy, and helping families avoid confusion, conflict, and costly litigation when life does not go according to plan.

Our attorneys regularly assist families with estate planning, trust and estate administration, guardianship, probate, and contested estate matters. Because our firm also litigates high-value estate disputes throughout Cook County and the collar counties, we have a unique perspective on what can go wrong when planning is unclear, incomplete, or not properly handled. That insight allows us to help clients plan with intention, avoid common pitfalls, and make difficult conversations easier before they become courtroom conflicts.

Thank you to Hinsdale Magazine for recognizing our firm and the work we do to protect families, legacies, and futures.

Peck Ritchey, LLC is pleased to share that Kerry R. Peck will be speaking at STEP Chicago’s 2nd Annual International Tax and Estate Planning Conference: Modern Family Planning on July 16, 2026.

This conference will bring together planning professionals to discuss the evolving needs of modern families, including planning considerations involving blended families, complex family dynamics, fiduciary roles, tax issues, and strategies to help reduce future disputes.

Kerry brings decades of experience in estate planning, probate, guardianship, and contested estate matters, offering valuable insight into both the planning process and the issues that can arise when plans are later challenged.

Register online:
https://www.stepevents.org/event/Chicago/summary

Happy National Pet Day 🐾
While they may not contribute to billable hours, their impact on morale is undeniable.
Exhibit A: see attached photos.

Scammers rely on urgency, fear, and trust.

Today, on National Slam the Scam Day, we’re sharing five phrases that should immediately raise red flags.

Join us starting today!

Tune in to our page on March 3 for the first in a series with Peck Ritchey, LLC, the Legal Education Partner of the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, for a special video focused on estate planning. Questions submitted in the comments will be answered by our team of experts!