Stewart, Rosemary

Michael R. Stetler graduated from the University of Illinois in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in accountancy. He passed the Certified Public Accountant exam in 2000. Continuing at the University of Illinois, he earned a Master's degree in taxation in 2002 and completed his Juris Doctor in 2003.

While in Champaign, Michael worked with the University of Illinois Police, volunteered at the Center for Economic Progress, provided tax services for low income and elderly taxpayers, and led discussion sessions for several accounting classes as a teaching assistant. Prior to joining Gitlin, Busche & Stetler, he worked as a research assistant for Professor Linda Beale at the University of Illinois Law School and spent a brief time as a para-professional in the probate field.

Michael established the McHenry Estate Planning blog in 2009 to provide information about estate planning, answer frequently asked questions and highlight professional resources in the McHenry County area.  Michael continues to publish frequently on the McHenry Estate Planning blog and has led Gitlin, Busche & Stetler's expansion into the estate planning practice.

Michael strives to achieve the best possible post-tax results for Gitlin, Busche & Stetler clients through effective asset selection and tax consequence arbitrage. He enjoys working with financial documents, understands and can speak effectively with numbers. His background in taxation, accountancy, and estate planning brings another welcome perspective to this firm.