The Law Offices of Max Elliott

The Law Offices of Max Elliott is a legal practice focused on helping individuals and families plan for the future, protect their assets, and manage major life transitions. Founded by managing attorney Maximillienne “Max” Elliott, the firm particularly serves LGBTQ+ people, African American families, and women, while working with clients across the United States and internationally. Its approach is personalized, compassionate, and professional, with services tailored to each client’s circumstances.

The firm offers estate planning to help families prepare for important events, protect loved ones, and build legacies; asset protection strategies to help safeguard family wealth; and estate administration and probate representation for survivors. Its fiduciary services support executors and trustees, including tailored programs intended to foster family harmony. The firm also provides second-parent adoption to help secure legal protections for families, as well as small business planning for owners at stages ranging from business formation through buyout and retirement. Based in Chicago, the firm serves most major U.S. cities and provides informational resources through its blog and events.