Estate Planning
Securing Your Family's Future Doesn't Have to Be Stressful.
Searles Law Group shows pride on having a warm and friendly staff who can help you plan for your family's future without getting lost in cold and calculated transactions. Your peace of mind is important to us. We can help with:
"Estate planning is an important step in making sure all you’ve worked hard for is protected, and that your family’s wellbeing is handled by people you trust."
Our clients have worked hard to build a life for themselves and their families, and they want to know what will happen to all they’ve worked for when they aren’t able to manage things anymore. Our warm and helpful team can take the stress out of creating a plan that works for you and your family.
Estate Planning
At Searles Law Group, we understand that estate planning can feel overwhelming, but it’s one of the most important steps you can take to protect your future and your loved ones. Estate planning is the legal process of deciding how your assets will be managed and distributed after your death – or if you become unable to make decisions for yourself.
Your estate includes far more than just bank accounts or investments. It encompasses everything you own: your home, car, property, financial accounts, personal belongings, and even your pets.
Through estate planning, you can create legally binding documents like wills and trusts that clearly reflect your wishes. These documents help ensure your intentions are followed and may also reduce the need for probate court involvement.
Searles Law Group is here to guide you through this process with clarity and care, no matter the size of your estate.”
What if there is no will?
If a person passes away in Illinois with no will the Illinois “Intestacy Laws” will be used to determine who will receive the deceased person’s assets.
Our experienced team can help you make sense of The Illinois Probate Act.
Note: Any assets that are co-owned such jointly owned property or that have a named beneficiary such as a life insurance policy are considered non-probate property, and do not fall under Illinois intestacy laws.
