Probate and Estate Administration

Chicago Probate and Estate Administration Attorney

After the death of a family member, get the help you need dealing with probate and estate administration by contacting the Law Offices of David Blocher. Schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. From our office in Chicago, Illinois, we will advise you about the legal process associated with probate and estate administration. Our lawyers will represent you throughout each stage of this legal process.

We understand that families who come to us with probate and estate administration questions may not fully understand the process. It is our job to provide you with straightforward advice about your obligations and rights. With over 18 years of combined legal experience, our firm knows what questions to ask. We also understand what we need to do to settle the affairs of a family member’s estate: dealing with creditors, collecting assets, disposing of both real and personal property.

The first thing that we must determine is whether a person even had a will to probate. Under Illinois’ probate laws, the will should be filed with the county where the deceased lived within 30 days of a person’s death. We will review the will and determine if there are potential problems and advise you how to resolve any difficulties.

If a person dies without a will, the state’s intestate succession laws will govern the distribution of his or her property. These laws dictate how an estate is divided among a person’s heirs. We will guide executors and heirs through what can be a confusing process.

In order to ensure the orderly distribution of assets and debts of an estate, we will review the will and determine the heirs to determine the issues that need to be addressed. Some times these issues can be addressed without the need of probate. We will review a person’s real estate to determine whether there are any title problems that need to be addressed. We will work with beneficiaries and creditors to settle debts and distribute assets and debts accordingly.

No matter if a family member has died with a will or not, you should contact the Law Offices of David Blocher to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced probate and estate administration attorneys.