Carter Billingsley

Carter Billingsley is an attorney at Legacy Legal, LLC, focusing on estate planning, tax strategy, and business succession. A lifelong member of the Champaign-Urbana community, Carter is dedicated to helping families and business owners protect their assets, preserve wealth, and plan for the future. His client-focused approach emphasizes clarity and compassion, ensuring that every plan reflects the client’s goals and values while addressing complex legal and financial needs with precision.

Carter earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law, where he received multiple CALI Awards for excellence in Federal Income Tax, Transactional Practice, and Law Firm Management. He also holds a B.S., magna cum laude, from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, and an A.S. from Parkland College. His academic success, coupled with his background in education, laid a strong foundation for his ability to communicate complex legal topics in a clear, approachable way.

Before entering law, Carter spent five years teaching abroad, an experience that strengthened his communication skills and deepened his appreciation for diverse perspectives. At Legacy Legal, LLC, he combines this global outlook with a practical understanding of estate, tax, and business planning. Whether advising on wills, trusts, or farm and wealth preservation strategies, his attention to detail and analytical insight ensure that clients receive personalized, effective solutions.

Carter Billingsley is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Eastern Illinois Estate Planning Council. Known for his practical guidance and commitment to client education, he helps individuals and families navigate estate and trust administration with confidence. His mission is simple—help clients build lasting legacies with thoughtful, informed planning and genuine care.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Legacy Legal LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Eastern Illinois Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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