Maria C. Ramirez

Maria C. Ramirez is a paralegal at Lillig & Thorsness, Ltd., concentrating in probate and estate administration, estate planning, and related litigation matters. She works closely with the firm's attorneys in the administration of decedent estates, preparation of estate planning documents, and coordination of probate proceedings.

Maria earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, graduating magna cum laude from Rasmussen University, where she also earned an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, with honors. She subsequently pursued legal studies at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and earned her Master of Legal Studies from Texas A&M University School of Law, with coursework emphasizing contracts, business law, regulatory law, and wealth management.

With a strong foundation in legal research, document preparation, and procedural practice, Maria brings an analytical and detail-oriented approach to her work. She is committed to supporting the firm's attorneys while assisting clients in navigating the legal and administrative complexities of estate planning and probate matters.