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Estate Planning & Administration | Probate | Business Law | Commercial Real Estate | Non-Profit Services

Welcome to the Opel Bash Group! Founders Kathie Opel & Erica Bash have a created an experienced legal team who understands the complexities that come with trying to plan for the future and know that it can be overwhelming. We formed our attorney group in Edwardsville, Illinois on the premise that going through life’s changes and transitions in your everyday life and in business shouldn’t be hard.

Our goal is to partner with you so that you don’t have to navigate those questions alone. Our experienced and local legal team offers comprehensive and personalized legal solutions that meet your unique needs. Our areas of focus include estate planning and administration, business law, commercial real estate, nonprofit law and more. Whether you need help with creating a will or trust, forming a new business or have questions about your existing one, or navigating a business or real estate transaction, we have the expertise to guide you through the process. While we’re conveniently located in Edwardsville, Illinois, our attorney team partners with families and businesses throughout South Central and Southern Illinois and looking forward to working with you.

Planning for What’s Next? We’re ready to help. Connect with us for your complimentary consultation today.

Local Edwardsville, Illinois Attorneys Guiding You Through Life’s Biggest Decisions

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Estate Planning & Administration
Made Easy…for Every Stage of Life.

Local Business Owners Trust Opel Bash to Protect What Matters

Navigate Southern Illinois Commercial Real Estate with Legal Confidence

We’re Your Non-Profit Legal Partner, Right here in Edwardsville

As natives of Madison County, Illinois, we’re honored to be able to serve clients in our local, Southern Illinois region. We firmly believe that estate planning is an essential element of financial planning and also know that it can sometimes be the most intimidating. One, because you don’t know what you don’t know, it sounds too complex or people tend to not think about it until it’s almost too late. Our estate planning and administration services include drafting wills and trusts, creating power of attorney documents, and helping clients with probate and trust administration. Our priority is to help you understand all the nuances while working with you to ensure that your assets are protected and that your loved ones are taken care of according to your wishes.

Ready to get started? Choose your path below and connect with us for a complimentary consultation.

We love our local businesses in the Edwardsville, Illinois area, both big and small. As a small boutique law firm, we understand what it takes to run a successful business and are excited to help others get started or continue to transition and grow. The Opel Bash Group offers a wide range of legal services for businesses including business formation and structuring, contract drafting and review, acquisitions and dispositions and real estate matters. Our team understands the unique challenges that businesses face and are excited to help you navigate the legal landscape to ensure your success.

Ready to plan for what’s next? We’re here to help.

Business is booming in Southern Illinois and for good reason. Our region has a thriving real estate market and we’re centrally located within minutes from St. Louis, Missouri and surrounding communities on both the Illinois and Missouri sides of the river. The Southern Illinois region offers businesses of all sizes the ideal location to plant seeds for new business opportunities or relocate a current business to open doors for more employees, bigger exposure and higher revenues. The Opel Bash Group has its thumb on the pulse of the ever-changing commercial real estate landscape for large and small businesses and has deep experience with commercial real estate laws. Our team is ready to help you successfully navigate all the details, from initial transactions and negotiations through closing the deal.

Meet with one of our commercial real estate attorneys today.

We believe non-profit organizations play a pivotal role in providing vital commodities and services for residents and individuals across our region. As experienced non-profit lawyers, we’re dedicated to helping individuals who are excited to form their own non-profit group as well as work alongside those who are ready to continue growing, thriving and expanding their personnel and services.

Let’s talk! Your first consultation with our non-profit attorney team is free.

Meet the Team

  • “Kathie and her team do an amazing job of making sure you're thorough in thinking through all the possibilities the future may hold. While it's common for Attorneys to handle estate planning, unfortunately, many of them do it on "the side" while focusing on other areas. If finding an Attorney who specializes in estate planning is important to you (and why would it not be!) Opel Bash is for you!”

    Mike Clark

  • “Erica was a key part of providing the proper legal framework for our agency as we work through succession and growth planning. She listened to our concerns and provided advice from many different angles to prepare us for every scenario. Their office also has a very calming ambiance that helps get the clients settled in. Thanks again and we highly recommend Erica & this firm's services!”

    Mike Babcock

  • ““I cannot say enough about this group! The support we received is second to none! The office is so warm and inviting. The communication from Opel Bash is timely, efficient and thorough. They made everything feel so easy, when it would typically be overwhelming.”

    CM Marie

  • “Jessica Deaver, Attorney, was very informative and had knowledgeable answers to every question. She is a skilled Attorney. I felt confident her answers were accurate and felt reassured after speaking to her. I would recommend Jessica.”

    Mary Lou Moore

we believe that building long-term relationships with our clients is essential to providing effective legal services. We take the time to understand your goals and objectives so that we can provide you with tailored legal solutions that meet your specific needs.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you with your estate planning and business planning needs.

Connect with us for your complimentary consultation today.

Partner with the Law Team at Opel Bash Group today!