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Wills and Trusts
Helping Illinois Clients With Estate Plans
Nobody wants to dwell on end-of-life issues, but working through your estate plan now with the help of a qualified lawyer can offer you long-term peace of mind.
At the Steele Law Firm, our priority is to find estate planning solutions that meet your individual goals. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
Drafting Wills, Trusts and More
If you die without a will, Illinois law automatically determines how your estate is divided among your family members. A will gives you a much greater degree of control. For instance, it allows you to leave property to people or organizations that are not entitled to inherit otherwise.
A trust is a document that empowers a trustee to administer your property in accordance with your legally binding instructions. A revocable trust can help your estate avoid the sometimes costly process of probate administration. Other types of trusts, including charitable remainder and special needs trusts, can be created for specific targeted purposes.
At the Steele Law Firm, we help Chicago Metro area clients with wills, trusts and other sophisticated estate planning instruments, including:
- Family limited partnerships
- Powers of attorney for property
- Powers of attorney for health care
- Living wills
Contact us to craft the estate plan that is best for you.
An Opportunity to Do Your Estate Plan
If you are already dealing with divorce or bankruptcy, you may want to consider the benefits of doing estate planning now. Once an attorney is familiar with your family and financial situation, that attorney is in a good position to help you craft an appropriate estate plan.
Divorce and bankruptcy can also create circumstances that increase people's concerns about their estates. At the Steele Law Firm, we encourage people who are making a fresh start in other avenues of life to make sure they are in control of their estate plans.
