Heyl Royster

Karen Stumpe

Attorney
Peoria, IL

Joined Firm in 2022

Looking out for the best interest of her clients, Karen explains complex legal and tax situations in a way they understand so they can make informed decisions. 

  • More than 42 years of legal experience in the Peoria area
  • Provides up-to-the-minute Federal and State Tax Research
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Karen Stumpe

Attorney in Peoria, IL

Karen Stumpe has focused her practice on the transactional needs of individuals and their families in the Peoria community for more than 42 years. Her practice includes estate planning, general corporate and business transactions, commercial and residential real estate, and estate and trust administration.

Karen recognizes the importance of being a member of the client’s team of advisors and strives to work closely with a client’s investment advisors, accounting and tax advisors, banking relationships, and real estate professionals. 

A native of Alton, Illinois, Karen resides in Peoria with her husband, Scott Bell.

Credentials

Education

J.D., University of Illinois College of Law

B.B., Western Illinois University, Accounting

Licensure(s) and Admission(s)

State Courts of Illinois

United States Tax Court

Community Involvement

Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Board Member

UnityPoint Health – Central Illinois

Board Member (2007 – current)

Board Chair (2021) & (2011-2012)

UnityPoint Health Clinic, Board Member

Tri-County Urban League, Board Member

Awards/Recognition

  • Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media

Public Profile

Karen Stumpe has focused her practice on the transactional needs of individuals and their families in the Peoria community for more than 42 years. Her practice includes estate planning, general corporate and business transactions, commercial and residential real estate, and estate and trust administration.

Karen recognizes the importance of being a member of the client’s team of advisors and strives to work closely with a client’s investment advisors, accounting and tax advisors, banking relationships, and real estate professionals. 

A native of Alton, Illinois, Karen resides in Peoria with her husband, Scott Bell.

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