Illinois Estate Planning Attorneys

Schaumburg Wills and Probate Law Firm

A will is the most common way to legally declare your intentions regarding the distribution of your assets upon your death.  A will is a legal document expressing the decedent’s intentions regarding property distribution, as well as matters unrelated to property distribution such as guardianship of minor children and any end-of-life wishes.

Will Contests

Sometimes, despite a carefully drafted will, inheritance disputes or will contests will arise through the probate process.  In Illinois, a will may be overturned due to mental incapacity (decedent changed his or her will after losing mental capacity) or undue influence (decedent made changes to his or her will based on undue pressure from someone in a position to benefit from the changes).  At Kelley, Kelley & Kelley, our Schaumburg probate attorneys represent executors, heirs and beneficiaries involved in will contests and inheritance disputes.  Our comprehensive understanding of the legal issues involved allows us to provide clients with exceptional legal information and top-notch litigation advocacy should the dispute need to be settled in a court.

Devising a Comprehensive Estate Plan

For most estates, a will alone may be sufficient to address estate administration issues.  For larger or more complex estates, however, a will alone may not be sufficient estate planning documentation.   In these situations, a carefully drafted trust can help address various financial aspects of the estate without causing a delay in the probate process.

Trusted Legal Advice and Counsel

At Kelley Kelley & Kelley, our experienced Illinois will and probate attorneys develop an individual relationship with each of our clients so that we can gain a complete understanding of our clients’ wishes with respect to their estates following death.  By carefully drafting valid legal documents, we seek to minimize will contests and inheritance disputes, but should these situations arise, we are capable of protecting our clients’ interests in a court of law.

Contact our office at (847) 895-9151 to schedule a consultation with one of our trusted Illinois will and probate attorneys to learn more about the probate process and proper will preparation.