Probate and Estate Planning

Estate Planning makes Probate simpler

Estate Planning will make things a lot easier for whoever will be handling your property after your death. Probate Court ensures that your wishes are followed and the property goes where it’s supposed to.

 
 

PROBATE

When an individual who has property dies, there are procedures to be followed in dealing with that property.
See Probate–Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person

ESTATE PLANNING

There can be several pieces to Estate Planning.

 

Wills

Obviously the first piece is a Will.

 

Trusts

But you might want to set up a Trust. A Trust can be the major piece of your overall estate planning package or it can be a smaller tool to prepare for elder care expenses such as nursing. See our page on Trusts for more information.

 

End of Life Issues

Once you have a Will, you should also prepare a Living Will to express your wishes for end-of-life medical treatment. See our page on End of Life Issues to learn about other directives you should have in place.

Everyone’s issues are different–call us at (312) 558-9100 for a free phone consultation about your situation.
 

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