Meet the Founder Marc Gugliuzza
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Gugliuzza spent more than 10 years working in the financial services industry, most recently as the branch manager of TD Waterhouse’s Michigan Avenue office. As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Mr. Gugliuzza advised clients on achieving their financial goals.
Mr. Gugliuzza is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He then received a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree, with honors, from DePaul University before graduating, cum laude, from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He also completed several classes towards a doctorate degree in economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (something he still hopes to finish one day).
While in law school, Mr. Gugliuzza was the student director of Loyola’s Federal Tax clinic and was the CALI Award Recipient in the Estate Planning, Estate and Gift Tax, Federal Tax Clinic, and Advanced Legal Research courses (the CALI Award is given for the highest grade in a class). Following law school, Mr. Gugliuzza joined the firm of Spain, Spain & Varnet, P.C. in Chicago where he concentrated his practice in the fields of estate planning, disability law, real estate law and general probate. In 2006, shortly after the birth of his first son, he decided to start his own firm.
Mr. Gugliuzza is a member of the DuPage County Estate Planning Council, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Hawaii State Bar Association, the Maui County Bar Association, and the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. He is also a Certified Financial Planner®
Focused on Helping Families Avoid Probate
At AvoidProbate™, our focus is helping individuals and families take proactive steps to keep their loved ones out of probate court. We work with clients to create practical estate plans that are designed to protect assets, simplify the transfer of property, and reduce the stress families often face after a loss. Whether you are planning ahead for your family, your home, or your future financial security, our goal is to make the process clear and straightforward.
Clear Guidance Without the Confusion
We believe you should always understand what’s happening and why it matters. That’s why we focus on clear, straightforward communication—no confusing legal jargon, no unnecessary complexity. You’ll get honest answers, practical guidance, and a process that actually makes sense, so you can feel confident every step of the way.