Mary Dory Cascino
Cascino and Associates PC | Cascino & Associates, P.C. • Glencoe, IL
TrustsEstate PlanningFinancial PlanningInsurancePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(847) 260-9158
Address
385 Lincoln Ave, Glencoe, IL, 60022, US
Professional
About
Mary Dory Cascino is an accomplished attorney based in Glencoe, IL, specializing in Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Insurance, Probate, Real Estate, Tax, and Tax Planning. As a key member of Cascino & Associates, P.C., Mary brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her clients, ensuring their unique needs are met with personalized legal solutions. In her role within the Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation group, Mary focuses on advising clients and crafting comprehensive estate plans tailored to their individual circumstances. Her practice encompasses a wide range of services, including estate and trust administration, planning for incapacity, and both basic and advanced estate planning strategies. She also excels in asset preservation, charitable planning, and tax planning, helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes. Mary is committed to facilitating a smooth probate process when necessary, aiming to expedite the administration of estates and trusts to substantial completion within a year. Her strategic approach to estate planning empowers clients to optimize wealth transfer to future generations while safeguarding assets and minimizing tax liabilities. As a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Mary is recognized for her contributions to the field. She previously served as the chair of the Illinois Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section Council, where she played a pivotal role in the enactment of Directed Trusts and Decanting statutes in Illinois. An active participant in the legal community, Mary regularly shares her insights as a speaker and author for various Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations and Estate and Financial Planning organizations. At Cascino & Associates, P.C., Mary Dory Cascino is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services that empower clients to achieve their estate and financial goals 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
1994 Loyola University Chicago School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1972 University of Chicago MA - Masters 1971 Loyola University Chicago BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2014 Illinois Bar Journal Decanting & Directed Trusts 2011 Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Advance Directives, Chapter 14, Estate Planning for Illinois Attorneys 2010 Illinois Bar Journal The New Illinois Power of Attorney Act 2010 Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Estate Planning and Administration in 2010 2007 Estate Planning for Illinois Attorneys: The Basics and Beyond Advance Directives
Associations
2011 - Present American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Fellow 2010 - Present Greater North Shore Estate and Financial Planning Council Member 2009 - Present Chicago Estate Planning Council Member 2008 - Present Chicago Bar Association Member, Trust Law, Probate and Asset Protection Committees 2002 - Present Illinois State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section Past Chair
Speaking
2013 Webcast Decanting & Directed Trusts 2010 Evening Presentation at Glencoe Public Library Basic Estate Planning 2010 Basic Estate Administration Counseling the Client 2009 Probate Practice Part 1 Ethics in Estate Planning 2009 CAN-TV Cable Channel 21 HIPAA and Advance Directives
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Updated: Jun 08, 2026