Kenneth Adam Piercey

Kenneth Adam Piercey is a partner at Piercey & Associates, where he focuses on estate and trust law. Licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin, he handles a full spectrum of related legal matters, including estate planning, trust administration, probate, special needs law, guardianships, tax planning, business succession, and asset protection for a wide range of clients.

Kenneth earned his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in Chicago and regularly participates in advanced estate planning education, including the Heckerling Institute’s prestigious program. Since beginning practice in 2010, he has guided thousands of clients through legal matters involving inheritance, wealth transfer, and fiduciary responsibility.

Kenneth is nationally recognized for handling some of the most complex and high-value estate law cases. His accomplishments include securing the largest return of unclaimed money in U.S. history, advising billion-dollar clients, and representing high-profile lottery winners in advanced estate and tax planning. He has also served as an expert witness in trials involving the interpretation of trusts.

Kenneth has been quoted or featured in major media outlets, including People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, Chicago Tribune, and CBS News. He frequently educates attorneys, CPAs, and IRS professionals on topics such as capital gains elimination, trust structures, and income tax reduction strategies.

Kenneth has completed over 2,000 estate plans and successfully advised over 2,000 clients on their inheritance rights. He is regularly retained to counsel and represent trustees, executors, and court-appointed fiduciaries, often serving in those roles himself to ensure responsible asset management and legal compliance.

Kenneth Adam Piercey is also the only attorney in Illinois to hold the Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation, reflecting his commitment to ethical, values-based legal guidance. With a reputation for integrity, legal innovation, and client advocacy, he remains a trusted leader in estate and trust law throughout the Midwest.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Piercey & Associates, Ltd.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Wisconsin State Bar

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Wisconsin

Education

• John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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