Our
Practice Areas
Estate Planning And Administration
Wills
Trusts
Powers Of Attorney And Living Wills
Your Legacy Deserves A
Plan That Fits
At my firm, John E. Kerley Attorney at Law, P.C., I will help you protect what you’ve worked hard to build, whether that’s a modest savings account or a business worth millions. I’m John Kerley, and my services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney for healthcare and property, and living wills. A young family needs solid legal documentation that names guardians and protects small children. A retirement-age couple should have a plan that simplifies transfers to heirs and avoids probate. A business owner requires a succession strategy alongside their estate plan. I won’t hand you a template. I will build a plan around your specific situation, your goals and the people you want to protect.
Trusted By Central Illinois Families Since 1989
I have guided hundreds of central Illinois families through will and trust creation and estate planning. I know how to make the process feel manageable instead of overwhelming. When you call, you will talk directly to me, not a paralegal or just whoever’s picking up the phone that day. I will explain your options in plain language and answer your questions honestly. That kind of consistency is why families keep coming back to me.
Meet Me,
Attorney John Kerley
A longtime Springfield resident, I have spent decades building relationships with the families I serve, and that’s what keeps me in this work. I’ve guided hundreds of clients through the process of putting a will or trust in place, taking the same care with each one, whether the estate is modest or complex. Beyond drafting wills and trusts, I help families through the process of establishing guardianships for minors and the elderly, stepping in when someone needs protection and support managing their affairs. My experience also includes guiding seniors and their families through nursing home and Medicaid qualifications.