About Sarah
Sarah M. Barnes: Experienced Attorney in Trusts & Estates in Chicago, Illinois
As an attorney and member of the Trusts & Estates group at Harrison LLP, Sarah M. Barnes focuses on estate planning, administration, probate, and trust management. She provides guidance to numerous individual and corporate fiduciaries during the complex process of trust and estate administration.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Probate Litigation
- Trial Advocacy
Sarah M. Barnes has been recognized as a leader in the field of trusts and estates since 2024. She regularly appears before probate and chancery courts to handle both routine and contentious matters, including disputes over obsolete estate planning documents or ambiguous terms within those documents.
Awards & Recognitions
- In recognition of her excellence in trusts and estates since 2024
Education:
- B.A. Political Science from Michigan State University, 2015
- J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology, 2021
Bar Admissions & Affiliations
- Illinois, United States
Sarah M. Barnes’ approach to estate planning and administration is guided by her commitment to providing cost-effective solutions under the Illinois Trust Code while foreseeing potential challenges and implementing strategies to mitigate issues during the administration phase.
Professional Affiliations
- Honored as one of Best Attorneys in USA for trusts and estates since 2024
