Illinois Probate Attorneys
Probate is known for being a long, expensive process. But the Illinois probate attorneys of Lois Kulinsky & Associates, Ltd. have the experience and skill to get clients through probate proceedings as quickly and inexpensively as possible.
Our lawyers can meet with new clients free of charge to discuss their issues. We have two offices in the Chicago area, and have helped people throughout Illinois for more than 23 years. As a small firm, we can provide attentive service in a comfortable environment to all clients. Contact us to set up an appointment.
What is Probate?
Probate is the legal process of proving a will is valid after the will's holder has died. In Illinois, probate attorneys must file the will with the appropriate court and petition to have the court approve it and appoint an executor. The executor then administers the estate once it is approved by the court. If the will is not approved, then the court distributes the estate according to Illinois law.
Even though the probate process has become much more efficient in the last 20 years, it is still often lengthy and expensive. At Lois Kulinsky & Associates, Ltd., we use a team approach which keeps our fees reasonable. And because of their experience, our lawyers are able to handle all probate matters as efficiently as possible.
Avoiding Probate
There are ways to avoid probate altogether through careful estate planning. For example, if you put your assets in a trust, such as a revocable living trust, you will be able to bypass all probate proceedings. Also, with a will, there is a six-month creditors' waiting period before disbursement, but with trusts, there is no waiting period.
Contact Us
Contact our lawyers and set up an appointment to discuss your probate issues. If you are a new client, we can meet with you free of charge for half an hour. Our main offices are in Wheeling, but our attorneys also meet with clients in our Libertyville offices in Lake County.
Serving people throughout Illinois, the Chicago divorce lawyers, estate planning, probate attorneys, and business law advocates of Lois Kulinsky & Associates Ltd. serve clients in the Chicago metro, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mt. Prospect, Prospect Heights, Wheeling, Skokie, Evanston, Lindenhurst, Northbrook, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Glenview, Libertyville, Mundelein, Palatine, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, Gurnee, Rolling Meadows, and Lincolnshire areas and throughout Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County and McHenry County, IL.
