Wills & Estate Planning Services

Trust & Estate AttorneyCareful estate planning is one of the most critical steps for an individual or business to take in order to protect assets. It also ensures that those assets will be passed on according the way you want them to be. The laws surrounding Estate Planning can be very complex, with potential liabilities if you are not properly covered. As a partner in a small firm, and a sole-practioner, Dan has done scores of wills, as well as administered probate estates, and represented clients in guardianship and adoption cases. He develops customized legal plans for his clients and supports them with dependable litigation when needed.

Dan Can Help You:

  • Minimize your estate taxes
  • Maximize your insurance benefits
  • Safeguard your children’s inheritance
  • Protect your assets from creditors
  • Make sure your wishes are carried out if you are incapacitated
  • Provide income if you become disabled
  • Set up guardians for your children
  • Help protect the money in your retirement distributions

Real Estate Law Services Include:

  • Residential and Commercial Real Estate closings
  • Homeowners Association issues
  • Leases and Landlord/Tenant law
  • Construction contracts
  • Illinois Foreclosure Law
  • Mechanics Liens
  • Easements/Rights of way
  • Eminent Domain
  • Zoning Issues
  • Property Tax/Assessment Appeal
  • Property Management
  • Boundary Disputes

From the Blog: Wills & Estate Law

2012 Estate Tax Changes

Illinois just reestablished its estate tax last year. Governor Quinn signed legislation that will raise the amount excluded from the estate tax from the $2,000,000 for in 2011 to $3,500,000 in 2012. If you have estate tax law questions, don’t hesitate to email...