When someone passes away, their estate must be settled. We help the people responsible for doing it right.
Estate administration in Illinois is governed by the Probate Act and supervised by the Circuit Court. Depending on the size of the estate and the circumstances involved, probate can be straightforward or complex. Disputes among beneficiaries, questions about the validity of a will, challenges to a trustee's conduct, or concerns about how an estate is being administered can turn an already difficult time into a contentious legal matter.
We handle both the routine and the contested. Our clients include executors fulfilling their obligations, beneficiaries protecting their interests, and families trying to resolve disputes without losing sight of what actually matters.
What We Handle
We represent executors and administrators throughout the probate process — from opening the estate and notifying creditors to managing assets, resolving claims, and making final distributions. We help fiduciaries fulfill their duties correctly and efficiently.
When estate matters become disputed — contested wills, challenges to the appointment of an executor, claims of undue influence, or disputes over estate assets — we provide experienced litigation counsel.
We assist trustees in understanding and fulfilling their fiduciary obligations under Illinois trust law, including proper accounting, communication with beneficiaries, and investment oversight.
When beneficiaries have concerns about how a trust is being administered, or when a trustee faces a challenge, we represent both sides with experience in Illinois trust law and courtroom advocacy.
Beneficiaries have legal rights in the administration of an estate or trust. We represent individuals who need independent counsel to protect their interests in an ongoing administration or dispute.
When the validity of a will is challenged — on grounds of lack of capacity, undue influence, fraud, or failure of formalities — we represent both those challenging the will and those defending it.
Estate and probate matters require both legal precision and human judgment — we bring both.
Who We Work With
Our estate and probate clients include executors and administrators seeking guidance through the probate process, beneficiaries with concerns about how an estate or trust is being handled, families dealing with contested or disputed estates, and corporate fiduciaries and financial institutions involved in complex estate and trust matters.
Have an estate or probate matter?
We are here to help.
Whether you are administering an estate, managing a trust, or involved in a dispute, we can provide experienced and practical counsel.