In her nationwide practice, Lindsey works closely with business owners and families to plan their estates, protect assets, transfer wealth and reduce tax liabilities. She also guides clients to formulate succession plans and advises on business formation in an effort to maximize wealth preservation and minimize gift and estate taxation.
Lindsey complements the breadth and depth of her legal knowledge with an equally well-developed understanding of each client’s unique priorities, concerns, circumstances and goals. Clients appreciate her demonstrable interest in their stories, families and hopes for the future. Her ability to communicate legal complexities with accessible clarity is unparalleled. Clients understand the what, how and why behind the tailored strategies and approaches she develops and implements. Not only does this empower her clients with the information they need to make informed decisions, but it has also made her a frequent media guest, writer and speaker on estate planning and wealth protection matters.
Notably, Lindsey is the author of A Gift For The Future – Conversations About Estate Planning. Published in April 2022, the book quickly became a #1 Best Seller on Amazon in Legal Self-Help and a #1 New Release in several categories. A Gift for the Future takes readers on a journey through the world of estate planning. In her easy-to-follow writing style that eschews legalese and needless jargon without sacrificing sophistication or thoroughness, Lindsey provides the ins and outs of every estate planning tool, from simple to advanced. She interweaves the family story of Jack and Diane to guide readers through estate planning needs from the time they decide to marry through the birth of children, business growth, divorce and the complex formation of new families and relationships. Russ Sullivan, the former staff director for the Senate Finance Committee and one of America’s leading tax authorities, authored the foreword to the book, noting, “Death and taxes are inevitable for all of us, making this book a wonderful tool for everyone.”
With a deeply ingrained belief in the importance of service and giving back, Lindsey has spearheaded an impressive array of client education, marketing, professional development and philanthropic initiatives at the firm and in other endeavors. She is a founding member of Chuhak & Tecson’s impactful and innovative Women Helping Women initiative, she sits on the Jewish United Fund’s Legacy & Endowments Committee and Advocate Charitable Foundation’s Gift Planning Advisory Committee, and co-chairs American Technion Society’s Midwest Planned Giving Committee. Lindsey’s leadership, talents and commitment to her clients, community and the firm led to her elevation as Chuhak & Tecson’s first woman shareholder.
Lindsey has been recognized for her professional accomplishments in countless publications, including Leading Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Crain’s Chicago Business as a Notable Gen X Leader in Accounting, Consulting and Law, Crain’s Notable Women in Law, and as a Top Woman in Law by Chicago Lawyer.
For more information about Lindsey and her practice, visit LindseyMarkus.com.
Estate Planning & You
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