Guiding Families
Through Probate &
Estate Matters

The firm assists with estate-related matters such as probate administration and property transfers. Attorneys help clients navigate legal requirements and ensure documents are handled correctly.

Probate may be required if the deceased owned assets solely in their name and did not have a trust or designated beneficiaries. An attorney can review the estate and determine whether probate is necessary under Illinois law.

A will outlines how a person’s assets should be distributed after death and typically goes through probate. A trust can hold assets during life and after death, often allowing them to pass to beneficiaries without probate. Each serves different purposes depending on the individual’s goals.

Probate in Illinois commonly takes several months to over a year, depending on the size and complexity of the estate and whether there are disputes. An attorney can provide guidance based on the specific situation.

A quit claim deed is commonly used to transfer property between family members or trusted parties. Lawler Brown prepares and files these documents to ensure the transfer is legally valid and properly recorded.