Kathleen M May
Huck Bouma P.C. • Wheaton, IL
TrustsEstate PlanningHealthcarePersonal InjuryRail
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Contact
Email
Phone
(630) 407-1621
Address
1325 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL, 60187, US
Professional
About
Kathleen M. May is a distinguished attorney based in Wheaton, Illinois, specializing in Estate Planning, Healthcare Law, and Rail Law. With a strong focus on Elder Law and Special Needs planning, Kathleen is dedicated to helping clients and their families navigate the complexities of government benefits while crafting meaningful legacies. Her extensive experience in the healthcare sector enhances her capability to address the unique challenges her clients face, ensuring that their legal needs are met holistically. An accredited attorney with the Veterans Administration, Kathleen is committed to guiding veterans through the process of qualifying for pension benefits, ensuring they receive the support they deserve. She understands that legal issues are often intertwined with various aspects of clients' lives, and she works diligently to help them achieve their goals. Kathleen graduated cum laude from Eastern Illinois University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She furthered her education at Stetson University College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude in 2011, distinguishing herself with a Certificate of Concentration in Elder Law. Her commitment to community service is evident through her volunteer work at the Gulfport Senior Center and her contributions to Gulfcoast Legal Services, a legal aid clinic supporting seniors. Licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Florida, Kathleen is an active member and leader of the Illinois Collaborative of ElderCounsel. Her dedication to her clients and the legal profession makes her a trusted advocate in the areas of Estate Planning and Elder Law, ensuring that families can secure their futures with confidence.
About Trusts Law
Trust attorneys help individuals and families create and administer trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. Common matters include trust creation, trust administration, trust disputes, special needs trusts.
Credentials
Education
2011 Stetson University College of Law Juris Doctor 2005 Eastern Illinois University B.S. Business
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2011 Matthew Bender Elder Law Book Award, Stetson University College of Law
Publications
2015 DuPage County Bar Association Brief Not Just a Facelift: The Illinois Power of Attorney Power 2012 DuPage County Bar Journal SNFs Must Conduct Pre-Admission Criminal History Background Checks: "Knowing is Half the Battle" and Care Planning ist he Other Half
Associations
2013 - Present Center for Disability and Elder Law Young Professionals Board Member 2012 - Present DuPage County Bar Association Editorial Board Member 2012 - Present National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (Illinois Chapter) Board Member 2012 - Present DuPage Estate Planning Council Member 2011 - Present DuPage County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2015 DuPage County Bar Association Mega Meeting Estate Planning & Elder Law Special Situations: Case Studies of Autism and Dementia 2015 DuPage County Bar Association Illinois Advanced Directives 2014 Rules of Trust Administration in Illinois Unique Issues in the Administration of a Special Needs Trust 2014 Rules of Trust Administration in Illinois Decanting and Directed Trusts in Illinois 2014 Hinsdale Hospital Planning for a Disabled Loved One
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Updated: May 25, 2026