Our Chicago Probate Attorney helps clients with a variety of estate planning and probate issues. They help individuals and families plan for the future by drafting legal documents that ensure their property and assets pass to loved ones in accordance with their wishes after death or incapacitation. They also assist with the administration of an estate and any trusts a deceased person may have as well as oversee guardianships and conservatorships.

When a person dies without an estate plan in place, his or her family must go through a lengthy and complicated court process called probate. This involves collecting the deceased individual’s assets, settling outstanding debts and wrapping up other affairs. Our attorneys handle all aspects of the probate process including filing court paperwork, arranging for public notice, assigning an “executor” (or representative) and litigating any claims against the estate from family members or creditors.

Intestate Succession

When an individual dies without a will, his or her estate must be distributed according to Illinois intestacy law. This typically starts with a spouse and any children the deceased may have then moves on to other relatives or descendants. This can become extremely complicated in cases involving pending divorces, adoptions, children born outside of marriage and unknown heirs.

Trusts

An experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney can help you set up living trusts to avoid the need for probate and other complex legal proceedings after your death. A trust can protect your wealth from predators, creditors and the effects of a divorce while ensuring that your family receives the inheritance you have planned for them. Our Chicago Trusts & Estates Attorneys can draw up trusts that are designed specifically for you and your family’s unique circumstances.

Best Chicago Wills & Trusts Attorney

A good estate planning lawyer can help you create a plan to ensure that your property and assets are passed on to loved ones in the way you want them to. Our Chicago Wills & Trusts Attorneys can draft legal documents that allow you to name beneficiaries, provide instructions on how to distribute your property and assets and establish guardianships for minor children or incapacitated adults. Our lawyers can also draft powers of attorney and other legal documents that give you control over your affairs while you are still alive.

Radio Personality, Attorney & Speaker, Theodore “Ted” London is dedicated to educating the community about the importance of Estate Planning and provides expert legal services for his clients. He has a stellar pedigree with years of experience in Land Trusts, Living Trusts and Power of Attorney Documents as well as Probate, Guardianships and Conservatorships. He has helped business owners, religious organizations, local elected officials, newscasters, professional entertainers and the families of sports celebrities. He co-hosts the legal show The Legal Line every Thursday from 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm on WVON 1690 AM – The Talk of Chicago where he answers your questions about Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning. Call Ted today to get a free consultation with a top Chicago Trusts & Estates Attorney.