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Scott Andrew Sissel

Duggan Bertsch, LLC β€’ Chicago, IL
Estate PlanningPersonal InjuryTax

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Contact

Email
Phone
(773) 809-5944
Address
Chicago, IL, US

Professional

About

**Scott Andrew Sissel, LL.M.** *Duggan Bertsch, LLC* *Chicago, IL* Scott Andrew Sissel is a distinguished attorney at Duggan Bertsch, LLC, specializing in estate planning, personal injury, and tax law. Based in Chicago, IL, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his practice, serving a diverse clientele that includes executives, physicians, lawyers, traders, farmers, business owners, and family offices. With a robust background as a Certified Public Accountant and an LL.M. in taxation, Scott is adept at addressing both routine estate planning and the most intricate tax and asset protection matters for affluent individuals. His expertise encompasses a wide array of sophisticated strategies, including family limited partnerships, charitable remainder trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, sales to grantor trusts, private annuities, and domestic asset protection trusts, among other irrevocable trust solutions. Scott's commitment to his clients is underscored by his deep understanding of complex income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax issues. His professional acumen has earned him the prestigious "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his exceptional legal expertise in estate planning and taxation. In addition to his legal practice, Scott is an active leader in the Chicago Iowa Club, fostering connections among professionals in the region. He welcomes inquiries related to estate planning and invites individuals and families to reach out for personalized guidance in navigating their unique financial landscapes. With Scott Andrew Sissel, clients can expect a dedicated advocate who prioritizes their needs and provides clear, strategic solutions to safeguard their legacies.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

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Credentials

Education
2004 Northwestern University School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws 2003 The University of Iowa College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001 University of Iowa B.B.A
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2009 National Volunteer of the Year, University of Iowa Alumni Association
Publications
2007 Business Entities Magazine Divorce and the Family Business 2007 Business Entities Magazine Divorce and the Family Business 2006 Insight Magazine The Next Generation LLC
Associations
American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Bar Association Member Chicago Estate Planning Council Member 2005 - 2007 Chicago Bar Association(YLS Taxation Division) Vice Chairman
Speaking
2013 US Bank Presentation The Evolution fo the Virtual Family Office 2012 Strafford - Gifting Opportunities in 2012 Leveraging the 2012 Tax Exemptions Through FLPs, FLLCs and GRATs, and Gifting Other Equity Interests, Life Insurance and Real Estate
Updated: Mar 22, 2026