At [site:nmae], it is the mission of our estate planning attorneys to provide our clients with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that they have their affairs are in order. Unfortunately, most individuals in areas like Hanover Park, Illinois do not even have a legally valid will. Many people who do have a last will and testament have not gone to the extent of developing a comprehensive estate plan. Further, in many cases the last will and testament is outdated and needs updating. At [site:nmae], our estate planning lawyers believe that all adults should have living trusts —particularly if they are the parents of minor children. We strive to create contingency plans for all of life’s eventualities, including accidents, incapacity, and death. Contact our Hanover Park area law office to discuss ensuring the future of your loved ones.
Developing a Complete Estate Plan
It is a common misconception that estate planning is synonymous with the preparation of a will. Although drafting and executing a legally binding last will and testament can be a cornerstone of estate planning, is only part of the services that our attorneys provide. Because a will only becomes valid upon the death of the testator, it will not be useful in the event of mental or physical incapacity. Through careful estate planning, you will be able to designate a person or persons to:
- Make business and financial decisions for you
- Make healthcare decisions for you
- Decide on whether life-support measures should be ended
- Care for your minor children or special needs relatives in the event of your incapacity
- Oversee pools of resources
Among the services our estate planning attorneys provide are:
- Will preparation and execution
- Revocable and irrevocable trust formation
- Drafting powers of attorney
- Executor guidance
- Guardianship agreements
- Declarations naming pre-need guardians for minors
- Living wills
- Health care directives, including HIPAA releases
Hanover Park, Ilinois Estate Planning Lawyers for Individuals and Families
In the event of an accident and you or your loved ones die intestate (without a will), your assets will be distributed according to Illinois’ probate laws, and not in accordance with your wishes. If you are rendered incapacitated, you should be able to have a person of your choosing make decisions for you, your business, and your family. At [site:nmae], our attorneys mitigate the fear of uncertainty by creating plans tailored to our clients’ wishes. To schedule an appointment with one of the Hanover Park area’s premier estate planning attorneys, call [site:nmae] at [custom:phone}.
