Estate Planning Attorneys in Chicago, Illinois
More than 50 Years of Combined Experience
If you have determined that you need to establish and put in place a comprehensive plan for the orderly distribution of your estate in the event of your death, you want an experienced lawyer, one who understands the different estate planning strategies available, who will work closely with you to identify the tools that are appropriate for your individual situation and will help you meet your goals.
Accessible and Responsive
At the law office of Goedert, Huntington & DeBoer, we bring over 50 years of combined experience to people throughout the Chicago Metro area who want to implement effective planning for the distribution of assets upon death. We emphasize accessibility and responsiveness, making certain we are available when you have legal concerns. We are prepared to handle estate planning needs on short notice and can provide timely solutions to your estate planning needs. For an initial consultation, contact us or call our office at 708-406-6307.
Our Estate Planning Practice
We provide estate planning services with varying needs so that we can help you to leave your estate according to your wishes and to maximize the tax advantages available to you. Our estate planning services include:
Basic estate planning. If your estate is not complex or you have not done any estate planning, we can help you put a basic estate plan in place that addresses the distribution of assets and, if necessary, the care or guardianship of your minor children. Based on the complexity of your financial situation and your goals, we will help you identify the tools that will best meet your objectives, including the use of wills and trusts, the re-titling of your assets, lifetime gifting, or powers of attorney. We will also prepare and execute all the documents necessary to put your estate plan in place.
Intermediate Estate Planning. For clients who need more than the basic elements of estate planning, we offer more complex strategies, including:
- Trust Preparation
- Life Insurance Planning
- Education Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Pre-nuptial Planning
- Gifting to Minors
We will also help you direct gifts for medical or educational purposes, and address liquidity and tax payment issues.
Advanced Estate Planning. If you need more complex estates or estate planning needs, we can help with:
- Gifting strategies
- Second-Generation Planning
- Charitable Planning Advice
- Succession Planning for Closely Held Businesses
- Advice on Using Estate Freezing Tools
To learn more about what is best for you and your family, schedule an initial consultation, contact us or call our office at 708-406-6307. We are available to meet with clients from 8 am until 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and from 8 am until 2 pm on Fridays. We do, however, keep flexible office hours to accommodate your schedule. We will travel to meet with you, if necessary.
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