Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois: Probate and Trust Administration
Smooth and Efficient Administration
If you have been named executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate of a loved one, you want an experienced attorney to help you through the probate process, so that you can settle the estate in a timely manner and have the confidence that the assets of the estate have been distributed according to the decedent's wishes. If you are the trustee of a trust, you want an experienced lawyer to provide guidance, so that you minimize or avoid disputes over the administration of the trust and the distribution of assets.
Over 50 Years of Combined Experience
At the law office of Goedert, Huntington & DeBoer, we bring over 50 years of combined experience to individuals throughout the Chicago Metro area, providing comprehensive counsel in matters related to probate and trust administration. We emphasize accessibility and responsiveness, making certain we are available when you have legal concerns and working hard to provide timely resolutions to your legal concerns. For an initial consultation, contact us or call our office at 708-406-6307.
Our Probate Administration Practice
We handle all the requirements to take your estate through the probate process, preparing and filing the documents necessary to initiate probate and acting as your advocate in all proceedings with the probate court. We will help you prepare an accounting of the assets of the estate, obtain valuations of property when necessary, and ensure the payment of all final debts and taxes of the estate, including income, estate and gift taxes. Our attorneys will also help you oversee the orderly distribution of the assets of the estate in accordance with the terms of the will.
Our Trust Administration Practice
If you have been given the responsibility to oversee and administer long-term trusts, we can help ensure that you comply with the provisions of the trust and help you handle all required submissions, including tax returns or filings. We try to make sure the concerns of all interested parties are heard, but work hard to facilitate the smooth administration of long-term trusts, so that you can minimize the likelihood of conflict.
To 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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