Wheaton, IL County Probate and Estate Administration Attorneys

If you have recently experienced the death of a loved one, you may feel overwhelmed. There are so many things to take care of that it is often difficult to figure out where to start. At the Davi Law Group, we specialize in walking clients through a defined process to help them sort out the legal side of bereavement.

Our firm handles probate and estate administration matters for a wide variety of clientele. We use a personalized, tailored approach to handling such matters because no two situations are alike. Our attorneys will work with you to ease the burden of stress on you as we guide you through the probate process.

What is Probate?

The purpose of probate proceedings is to establish the validity of a will or make provisions for an estate not governed by a will. In Illinois, all wills must go through Probate Court. In the absence of a will, the estate of the decedent must still pass through the probate process. As experienced probate attorneys, we know how to navigate the process in an efficient and legally sound manner. Probate proceedings can be lengthy, but our intricate knowledge of the process and requirements helps clients achieve results as quickly as possible.

Our attorneys also know ways to avoid Probate Court altogether. We can create an estate plan that best fits your goals and the needs of your family and other dependents. Any comprehensive estate plan can include a mixture of legal documents such as wills, trusts and powers of attorney to ensure the best possible situation for the estate.

Providing Confidential, Compassionate Service in Illinois

You already have enough to deal with managing the grief over the loss of a loved one. Let the Davi Law Group help you sort out the legal matters. We will take care to safeguard your information and help you file the necessary paperwork to properly open, administer and close an estate.

Estate administration involves representation of the named trustees and beneficiaries of the estate. We will work to take care of:

• Probate Court appearances
• Management of assets and property
• Final income tax preparation
• Insurance benefits
• Estate litigation matters
• Small estate considerations

Creditor Claims in DuPage County Probate Court

If the deceased person had unpaid debts at the time of their death, their creditors can come to collect on the estate. Obviously, this can pose a threat to the estate. At the Davi Law Group, our lawyers can help you take the correct steps when notifying creditors and explore your options to mitigate losses to the estate.

Possible Issues in Probate Court

Sometimes issues can arise that prevent the probate process from proceeding smoothly. When a will is contested by a beneficiary, all involved parties must take the time to clear up the issue. This usually occurs when the terms of a will are vague or another party is alleged to have unduly influenced the will.

Other issues in probate court may center around the administration of the will. The executor of the will is responsible for allocating the estate's assets according to the deceased person's wishes. If the beneficiaries suspect that the executor is going against the instructions in the will, or is otherwise mismanaging the assets, the executor may have to be removed.

Contact a Wheaton, Illinois Probate and Estate Administration Lawyer

Contact us to make an appointment to discuss probate and estate administration today. We offer free in-person consultations to get to know our attorneys and reasonably-priced consultations to discuss your specific needs. We serve clients in DuPage, Will, Kane, Kendall, and Cook Counties from our Napreville, Wheaton, Plainfield, Joliet, and Chicago, Illinois offices.