Probate

Our attorneys have served as counsel to executors and administrators, in both supervised and independent estate administration, over the course of decades. We have also counseled heirs and legatees as to their rights under the laws Illinois and other states. This representation has included assisting with the administrative duties of the personal representative of the estate including the requirements of marshaling and liquidating the assets of the estate, real or personal, as well as the preparation of the interim and final accountings. We also assist with tax matters which arise in connection with the administration of the estate such as individual and fiduciary tax reporting and federal estate and gift tax compliance.

Of course, not every estate can be handled routinely and when litigation arises, we have the experience and expertise to handle claims by and against the estate through citation proceedings, will (or trust) contests and heir/legatee disputes and determinations. Matters which come before the probate courts or the Internal Revenue Service for which we have represented our clients include:

• Competency disputes;
• Undue influence claims;
• Citation proceedings to collect assets;
• Minor’s estates;
• Disabled Person’s Estates
• Administrative hearings arising in connection with estate, individual or corporate tax issues.

Contact us and take advantage of our probate knowledge.