Dunstan H. Barnes

A Lifeline for Our Family's Complex Tax and Estate Issues

When my father passed away, we were left with a tangled web of estate administration and unexpected tax liabilities. Our family was overwhelmed. Mr. Barnes was recommended to us, and his guidance proved invaluable. While his practice is broad, his deep knowledge in tax law, for which he's recognized, was immediately apparent. He didn't just handle the probate; he meticulously analyzed the inheritance, identified several potential deductions we had missed, and structured the filings in a way that saved our family a significant amount in state and federal taxes. His approach was both strategic and compassionate. He explained every step in clear terms, never talked down to us, and was consistently responsive. What could have been a financially devastating and stressful period was managed with remarkable efficiency and care. I cannot recommend Dunstan H. Barnes highly enough for anyone in the Chicago area needing clear-headed, expert legal counsel on multifaceted personal matters.