Alex Chez
Associate
Alex Chez, a seasoned attorney and leader of the Trusts & Estates Group at Rock Fusco & Connelly, guides individuals, families, and privately held businesses toward their personal and business goals through comprehensive, elegant planning and meticulous administration. The Trusts & Estates Group handles a broad spectrum—from fundamental estate planning to multi-generational, multi-state matters—including gift and charitable planning, business succession, premarital planning, and real estate transfers.
Alex represents individuals, families, and financial institutions in trust and estate administration, guardianships, and special needs planning. He also handles contested matters in court, collaborating with fiduciaries and beneficiaries to refresh outdated documents, anticipate implementation challenges, and mitigate risks throughout both planning and administration.
Position
- Lead Estate & Trust Attorney
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Trust Administration
- Probate
- Guardianship
- Special Needs Solutions
- Fiduciary Advisory and Representation
- Business Succession Planning
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago, JD
- University of Kansas, BS Journalism
Affiliations
- Chicago Estate Planning Counsel (CEPC)
Publications
- Case Study of Gross v. Rell
- Guardianship and Conservatorship Section Newsletter
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (May 18, 2012)