The Heartland Law Firm
Probate Attorneys Glenview, IL Residents Rely On
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21+ Years of Experience
Established in 2000
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Experienced Probate Attorneys Glenview, IL Residents Trust
When a person dies, one of the bigger questions looming over the event is “Who gets that person’s money and possessions?”
Probate law was created to answer that question. Probate law, administered by a probate judge, is the body of law that determines who will inherit the estate of the decedent. If no legal documents are in place, the ownership will be determined by the probate judge according to the applicable probate laws.
Needless to say, that may not turn out the way you want it to. If you’re the decedent, your estate may not pass to the people you want to get it. If you’re the one hoping to inherit an estate, the law may indicate that it goes to someone else.
Going through probate can be an expensive litigation process that drains the estate’s wealth and places a burden on everyone involved. The best way to avoid this process is to make sure that you’ve prepared your estate with the right legal documents. For assistance in creating these legal documents, contact The Heartland Law Firm.
The Heartland Law Firm has over 21 years of experience in probate law, including trust administration, guardianship, preparing wills, and (if needed) litigating in probate court. We’ll help you prepare your estate. If you’re facing a probate court, our probate attorneys in Northbrook, IL will represent you and protect your rights. Call our offices today to schedule a consultation.
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Take Control of Your Estate With Trusts and Guardianship in Glenview IL
- Trusts — A trust is a way of passing control of your estate to a trustee, a person empowered to manage your estate according to your instructions.
- Guardianships — Guardianship is a way of ensuring that a ward (a person unable to make knowledgeable or sound decisions about their personal property or well-being, such as a minor child or an elderly person with dementia) is adequately cared for by an appointed guardian.
- Honoring the decedent's wishes
- Minimizing third-party interference on the executor's role
- Minimizing costs, hassles, surprises, and disputes
“The people at The Heartland Law Firm guided us through a complicated probate court legal process following the death of our mother. They also coordinated the sale of her home with the buyer and the title-closing company. We cannot imagine going through all of this without expert legal advice. The fees they charged were very fair and affordable.
I would recommend them to anyone in a similar situation.”
– Mike W. on Google
Get Our Glenview IL Probate Attorney Representation During Probate
- It’s our job to prepare you, our client, to best make the decision.
- Organization, strategy, and preparation win in litigation.
- Ongoing communication with you creates better alignment.
- Greater alignment leads to greater results.
- Working one phase ahead — Probate matters include three phases: inventory, accounting, and distribution. We strive to stay ahead of the probate process by working quickly and efficiently on the upcoming phase.
- Staying up to date — We'll provide you with regular updates, and you can always contact us to learn the status of your case.
- Taking control — Our experience enables us to anticipate what needs to be done next and what each step requires. That helps us stay organized and avoid surprises.
- Working quickly — Our goal is to avoid or minimize probate as much as possible. In many cases, we're able to make partial distributions well in advance of the closing of the probate case.
