Michael LaCava
Attorney // LaCava Law Firm, LLC
Estate Planning Attorney in Forest Lake
Attorney Michael LaCava helps clients navigate real estate and estate planning with clear guidance, fast communication, and attention to detail. Since 2013, he has built a reputation for being responsive, thorough, and easy to work with—making complex legal matters feel simple and manageable.
A graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law and licensed in both Illinois and Florida, Michael takes a practical, client-first approach focused on protecting what matters most: your property, your assets, and your peace of mind. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, creating an estate plan, or planning for the future, you can expect straightforward answers and dependable service every step of the way.
Outside the professional realm, Michael finds comfort and joy in his role as a family man. He is a loving husband and a devoted father to three awesome kids. In his free time, you’ll find Michael and his family immersed in a variety of activities. From camping trips that bring them closer to nature, to fishing adventures that instill a love for the outdoors, to sporting events where Michael enthusiastically cheers on and coaches his kids in their various sports, Michael cherishes these moments as opportunities to connect and share his life’s journey with family and friends.
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LaCava Law Firm, LLC is dedicated to providing affordable, responsive, and personal service to each client.
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All about Forest Lake
Forest Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ela Township of Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is about 35 miles (56 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. The population was 1,659 at the 2010 census.[1] The community of Forest Lake was founded in 1935 as a vacation community for Chicago residents.
Geography of Forest Lake
Forest Lake is located in southwestern Lake County at 42°12′28″N 88°3′13″W (42.207824, -88.053475).[2] It is bordered to the north, west, and south by Hawthorn Woods, and to the east and south by Kildeer. The village of Lake Zurich boundary comes within 0.1 miles (0.16 km) of the southwest corner of the CDP.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Forest Lake CDP has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2), of which 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), or 14.86%, are water,[3] consisting of the community’s namesake water body.
Forest Lake Demographics
As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 1,659 people, 662 households, and 446 families residing in the Forest Lake. The population density was 3,606.5 people per square mile (934.1/km2). Forest Lake showed there were 662 housing units at an average density of 1,439.1/sq mi (231.6/km2). The racial makeup of the Forest Lake in 2016 was 89.6% White, 1.0% African American, 3.6% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population. The percentage of people “foreign born” in Forest Lake is 17.4%, with 14.1% born in Europe.
