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David Allen CharousElder Law Attorney in Northbrook, IL
Law Offices of David Allen Charous
Elder LawEstate PlanningPersonal InjuryProbateTax
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Contact
Email
Phone
(847) 852-7116
Address
5 Revere Dr., Northbrook, IL, 60062-8000, US
Professional
About
David Allen Charous is a distinguished estate planning attorney based in Northbrook, IL, specializing in a comprehensive range of services including estate planning, probate, personal injury, and tax law. With over 16 years of dedicated legal experience, David expertly guides individuals and families through the intricacies of estate planning and administration, ensuring their unique needs are met with precision and care. His expertise encompasses business succession planning, leveraged gift giving, and the effective structuring of essential estate planning documents. David’s impressive background includes a significant tenure as the Director of Estate Planning at Frost Ruttenberg & Rothblatt (FR&R), a prominent accounting and consulting firm in Deerfield, Illinois. His academic credentials are equally notable; he holds a degree in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, recognized as one of the top accounting programs in the nation. David is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and earned his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in taxation from DePaul University College of Law, enhancing his ability to navigate complex tax compliance issues related to trusts and estates. Active in the legal community, David has served as a former speaker for the Illinois CPA Society and held the position of chairman for the Chicago Bar Association's Estate Planning Committee within the Young Lawyer's Division. He is currently a member of several professional organizations, including the Chicago Bar Association's Probate Practice Committee and Estate Planning and Trust Law Committee, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, among others. At the Law Offices of David Allen Charous, clients benefit from David's extensive knowledge and commitment to providing personalized legal solutions that address their estate planning and tax concerns effectively.
About Elder Law
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families with legal matters affecting older adults including estate planning, long-term care, and benefits. Common matters include medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, estate planning.
Credentials
Education
2002 DePaul University College of Law LL.M - Master of Laws 1983 John Marshall Law School, Chicago JD - Juris Doctor 1980 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Associations
2006 - Present Skokie Chamber of Commerce Former Board of Directors Chicago Bar Association None Illinois State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section None Illinois State Bar Association, Elder Law Section None Lake County Estate Planning Council
Speaking
2009 Senior Action Services Powers of Attorney for Property and Health Care
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Updated: May 25, 2026