Wills, Trusts & Probate

Plan, protect, and preserve. No unnecessary complexity.

Signing a will and trust with attorney
Wills, Trusts & Probate

WHAT WE OFFER

Fast start

We prioritize tasks, gather records, and give you a short decision list. Clear and direct.

Plain language

Every clause is explained. You sign knowing what it does and how to use it.

A plan that works

We help retitle assets and align beneficiaries to avoid avoidable probate.

Clear fees

Flat or staged pricing matched to scope. No surprises.

Reviewing will and trust drafts

Foundation

Essential documents

  • Will with guardians, executors, and clear instructions.
  • Revocable living trust to avoid probate and preserve privacy.
  • Financial power of attorney for banking and contracts.
  • Health care power of attorney, HIPAA release, and living will.

We include a short guide on how and when to use each document.

Beneficiary updates and account titling to trust

Make it work

Trust funding and beneficiary alignment

  • Retitle real estate and accounts into the trust where it fits your goals.
  • Align beneficiary designations on retirement and life insurance.
  • Use transfer on death tools when they add value.

We coordinate with your bank, custodian, or advisor so the plan is operational.

Meeting on probate, contests, and trust administration

Probate

Probate, contests, and administration

  • Intestate and testate probate with clear timelines.
  • Contests and defenses built on evidence and procedure.
  • Successor trustee guidance with step by step checklists.

We keep your will and trust current with simple amendments when family or assets change.

Process

Simple steps from intake to signing

1. Intake

Goals, family, and assets. We flag immediate risks.

2. Draft

Documents in plain English. You review and we refine.

3. Sign

Signing set, witnesses, and a working binder with PDFs.

4. Fund

Account changes and deeds. A short checklist confirms completion.

FAQ

Quick answers

Do I need a trust or is a will enough?

It depends on your goals, assets, and the states involved. We recommend the simplest plan that meets your targets.

Will this avoid probate?

A funded trust with aligned beneficiaries usually avoids court. We include funding steps so it works.

Can you work with my advisor?

Yes. We coordinate with your CPA and financial team to align tax and investment choices.

How often should I update?

Any time family, assets, or laws change. We offer periodic reviews to keep the plan current.

Talk to us today

Send your goals and any existing documents. We will map a clear plan and a short path to a signed and funded plan that works in Illinois.

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