“Brian Heise is an experienced, exceptionally thorough, hard-working, and remarkably intelligent attorney. It was a pleasure working with Brian’s team. I highly recommend the law office of Bush and Heise; they are simply the best.

“Brian Heise is an experienced, exceptionally thorough, hard-working, and remarkably intelligent attorney. It was a pleasure working with Brian’s team. I highly recommend the law office of Bush and Heise; they are simply the best.
I’ve used Bush and Heise several times over the years…The office staff is very friendly and kept me informed…I will continue to use Bush and Heise in the future for any legal issues.
“Anna Bush was very helpful with mediation during my divorce and handling a difficult ex husband. She could handle international diplomatic negotiations.”
The Cook County IL Family Law and Estate Planning attorneys at Bush & Heise are skilled in a variety of areas of the law and have extensive practical experience serving clients throughout Illinois since 1977.
When encountering complex matters of the law, many people are unsure of what action to take. Legal decisions made now may affect a person for years to come. It is wise to speak with an experienced Cook County divorce lawyer or estate planning attorney, before making any significant legal decisions, to be certain that your best interests are addressed.
The divorce and elder law attorneys at Bush & Heise will provide comprehensive representation and develop a strategic plan so that once legal proceedings are finalized; you will be able to maintain a positive path toward your future.
If you have legal concerns and require guidance, contact Bush & Heise, to schedule a free, no obligation initial consultation. Our legal team is ready to explain all options and help you to make intelligent, well-informed decisions about what to do.
For over 40 years, our top-rated family law firm has served clients throughout Cook County in Illinois with a variety of complex legal issues, including:
Family law matters can take a significant financial and emotional toll. Working with an experienced Cook County family law attorney, however, can make the process much easier to bear.
At Bush & Heise, we provide knowledgeable family law and divorce representation to clients throughout Cook County in Illinois for family law matters that include:
At Bush & Heise, we have been assisting clients with matters of estate planning throughout Cook County Illinois for over 40 years. Estate planning cases we handle include:
If your concerns about the distribution of your estate are not addressed before your incapacitation or death, there is no way to be certain such issues will be handled correctly through probate. You need to speak with a Cook County estate planning attorney to ensure your wishes are honored.
As we age, the need for medical care and assisted living becomes increasingly apparent. Costly procedures and living arrangements can quickly diminish a lifetime’s worth of retirement savings without proper planning.
At Bush & Heise, we are ready to assist you or your family member in a variety of legal matters affecting older individuals, including:
Our Cook County Elder Law Attorneys have over 40 years of experience assisting clients with elder law matters. We actively seek alternatives and devise unique resolutions for your legal situation.
Probate is the process of administering an estate to beneficiaries after the owner of the estate is deceased. A knowledgeable Cook County estate administration lawyer is essential in order to successfully navigate this process.
We handle a wide range of probate and estate administration issues, including:
Our attorneys have the experience necessary to sort out any complex issue arising from the probate of an estate in Cook County Illinois.
We are proud to serve clients throughout northern Illinois, including communities in Cook County with respect to matters of family law, estate planning, elder law and probate.
If you have legal concerns and are unsure of what to do, contact an experienced Cook County family law attorney or estate planning lawyer at Bush & Heise today. Call us at 1-847-382-4560 or click here to schedule a free initial consultation for an honest and straightforward assessment of your case. We accept Visa and MasterCard payments, and we are available evenings and weekends by appointment for your convenience.
Bush & Heise is a full-service Cook County family law, estate planning and elder law firm located in Barrington, IL. We represent clients throughout northeastern Illinois including the communities of Algonquin, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Bartlett, Buffalo Grove, Cary, Crystal Lake, Deer Park, Fox River Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Kildeer, Lake in the Hills, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, McHenry, Mount Prospect, Mundelein, North Barrington, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Wauconda and Woodstock.
We are open and available for in-person case consultations. Please call us at (847) 382-4560 today.
At Bush & Heise, we are committed to servicing your case as much as ever. Although courts may be closed and the world seems to be changing at an ever present rate, we still have tools to ensure that your divorce, custody, paternity or estate planning matter can move forward. We are adapting to the changes and taking all steps to make sure that our level of service is not altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please know that to the extent applicable, we can take the following steps on new and existing cases:
Initiate divorce and parentage cases;
File motions and pleadings seeking relief;
Obtain court dates after May 18, 2020;
File emergency motions (if the circumstances call for same);
File Petitions for Orders of Protection;
Initiate and respond to discovery;
In some cases, conduct hearings and pre-trials with the Judges remotely;
Participate in mediation electronically;
Negotiate settlement agreements with opposing counsel;
Enter Agreed Orders which become immediately enforceable;
Enter Judgments for divorce; and
Actively work on estate plans, will or trust modifications
While the current state of national health emergency continues to evolve, rest assured that our level of commitment to our clients remains unchanged. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to schedule a phone or Zoom (video) consultation.