Wills

Chicago Attorney Creating a Will for You

The most important thing to know about a will is that if you do not have one, the state of Illinois will write one for you. Called intestate laws, these laws will govern who will receive your estate after your death. Unfortunately, these laws do not provide the deceased with any say over where his or her assets will be distributed. At the Law Offices of David Blocher in Chicago, Illinois, we draft wills for people throughout the Chicagoland area. To learn more about protecting your estate after you die, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer. Illinois is not a community property state. Within certain limitations, it allows people to leave their property to whomever or whatever organization they choose.

Most people understand the importance of drafting a comprehensive will and estate plan. Many people just never get around to it. Most people want to have a say in who gets their estate after they die. The best way to ensure this happens is by writing a will. With over 18 years of combined legal experience, we can assist you in drafting a will that will protect your estate.

Before the state of Illinois implements its statutory plan for your estate, you should speak to one of our experienced attorneys about your will. It is never too late to plan for your future. Our firm will help you draft a:

• Simple will – that will name an executor and tell that person how you want your estates assets to be distributed.
• Will with a contingency trust – a will that includes a trust and is used to protect a minor or a special needs adult or protect an adult child who does not handle money well.
• Pour-over will – used to place all assets into a living trust at the time of your death.
• Power of attorney – a person who will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
• Living will and durable power of attorney for health care – important documents related to your health care and medical decisions who will make health care decisions for you if you are incapacitated.

If you need to speak to a lawyer about creating a will and estate plan, contact the Law Offices of David Blocher to schedule a free initial consultation.