Chicago Probate Administration Lawyers
Settling an estate is a very detailed and potentially complex process that can be overwhelming for first time executors. There are a number of executor duties that need to be fulfilled and documents that need to be prepared throughout the administration process. Depending on the size of the estate and the type of assets involved, the services of an experienced lawyer to help you through the process is a crucial element of effective estate administration.
At the law firm of Molohon, Sandquist & James, LLP, our Palatine probate attorneys represent executors, personal representatives, trustees and court-appointed administrators in all aspects of the probate process. We help clients throughout the Greater Chicagoland area as well as clients from out of state whose loved ones have died in Illinois.
Helping You Through a Complex Process
We understand that many executors have never been through this process before and that, in most cases, the deceased is a loved one. The combination of dealing with the grief of your loss and dealing with unfamiliar legal issues can often be too much to bear. When you hire our firm, we will be there with you at every step, providing sound advice and working to ensure that the entire process goes smoothly.
Among the probate administration services we provide are:
- Filing and presenting the will
- Gathering assets and preparing the inventory
- Notifying all known and reasonably ascertainable creditors of the estate
- Paying the debts of the estate
- Pursuing any judgments or outstanding accounts receivable that are owed to the estate
- Defending against unfounded or frivolous claims
- Distributing remaining assets to heirs and others who are entitled to distributions
- Preparing income and estate tax returns
Expedited Processing for Small Estates
Estates with a gross value of under $100,000 may avoid the probate process entirely. We assist clients in preparing the Small Estate Affidavit for the most efficient disposition. Our lawyers will make every effort to keep costs reasonable by billing hourly instead of taking a percentage of the estate's value.
We have extensive experience in probate administration matters. We are committed to helping you through the entire process and work to resolve your case in the most expedient and cost-effective manner possible.
Discuss Your Case With a Lawyer
Contact our office to learn more about our probate administration services and how we can help you. Our office is conveniently located in the Harris Bank Building on Northwest Highway just west of Route 53 in Palatine, Illinois. We are only 30 minutes from downtown Chicago and offer free parking. You can reach us by phone at 847-241-4460, toll free at 888-674-1211 or via e-mail.
