Michael Delaney

Michael Delaney

Arboretum Wealth & Trust Management

Michael Delaney serves as a Vice President and Business Development Officer with Arboretum Wealth & Trust Management, where he focuses on estate and trust administration. Mr. Delaney brings over two decades of estate planning and elder law experience to his role, having practiced law since 2000. Before joining Arboretum in 2025, he co-founded DDV Law, Ltd., a boutique elder law firm, where he developed a deep understanding of the complex legal and personal issues facing aging individuals and their families. His extensive background as a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) allows him to provide meaningful support to attorneys and beneficiaries navigating the administration process. Mr. Delaney earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Illinois and his Juris Doctor (JD) from Lewis & Clark Law School. He is licensed to practice before the Illinois Supreme Court, the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Appellate Bar. He is a past Chairperson of the Chicago Bar Association’s Elder Law Section and a former board member, Treasurer, Marketing Chair, and President of the National Elder Law Foundation. He also remains active in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Chicago Bar Association Probate Law Forms Committee. A frequent speaker and thought leader, Mr. Delaney has contributed to Illinois Jurisprudence, published by LexisNexis, and co-authored Ethics in Elder Law. He has presented at leading legal conferences on topics including elder abuse protection and the use of artificial intelligence in elder law practice. Outside of work, Micheal is passionate about woodworking, kayaking, golfing, classic cars, and software engineering. He is also an avid cook and public speaker with a personal interest in game theory. He lives by the philosophy expressed in his favorite quote: “You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.”

Michael Delaney's Courses

  • Asset Valuation Problems in Estate Administration

    Trusts, Estates & Probate

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1.5 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Louisiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Montana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
    North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 1.8 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
    Oregon CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
    Wyoming CLE Approved 1.5 Total
    OnDemand
    1.5 Minnesota CLE