Providing Peace Of Mind

Makedonka "Miki" Baloski

  • Attorney

Biography

With over two decades of legal experience, Makedonka “Miki” Baloski has cultivated a well-rounded career, gaining insight from multiple practice areas. Early in her practice, she represented multinational corporations in toxic tort and product liability cases, defended businesses in complex disputes, and guided clients through real estate transactions and probate matters. Over time, she shifted her focus to helping individuals and families proactively plan for the future, using her litigation experience to craft estate plans that stand the test of time and minimize court involvement.

At Kelleher + Holland, LLC, Miki concentrates on estate and trust administration, providing strategic guidance to clients navigating probate, elder law concerns, and wealth preservation. Her comprehensive approach ensures that families and businesses receive solutions tailored to their unique circumstances.

Beyond her legal practice, Miki is a recognized contributor to legal education, having co-authored chapters in prominent publications on elder law and estate planning. She is fluent in Macedonian and conversant in Serbo-Croatian and Bulgarian, reflecting her international perspective. You can often find her at her children’s’ hockey, baseball or football games.

Education

Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, IN

  • J.D. | 2000
  • Law Review
  • Jessup International Moot Court
  • International Trade & Development and ADR Concentrations

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

  • B.A. | 1996
  • Russian & Eastern European Institute Certificate of Concentrations

Professional Associations

  • Illinois State Bar Association | Member
  • Northwest Suburban Estate Planning Council | Member
  • DuPage County Estate Planning Council | Member
  • Northwest Suburban Bar Association | Member
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member
  • Nordic Law Group of Chicago | Member

Certifications

  • VA Accreditation

Awards

  • Corpus Jurus Secondum Award

Practice Areas

  • Estate + Trust Administration

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Blogs + Published Works

  • “Fiduciary Powers, Practical Probate: An Illinois Probate Manual for the 99%” Co-Author Chapter 14, IICLE | 2025
  • “Analyzing Long Term Care Contracts, Advising Elderly Clients and Their Families” Co-Author Chapter 9, IICLE | 2023
  • “Private International Law Research Guide” School of Law Library System | 1999