Illinois probate can be complex and time-consuming without the right guidance. Our Chicago probate attorneys guide families through estate administration and contested proceedings efficiently.
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Probate is the court-supervised process of administering a deceased person's estate — validating the will, paying debts, and distributing assets to heirs. In Illinois, probate is governed by the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5). While some small estates may qualify for simplified procedures, most Illinois estates with real property or assets over $100,000 require formal probate. The process typically takes 9–18 months and involves significant court filings and legal requirements. Our Chicago probate attorneys guide families through every step.
Probate disputes — will contests, claims of undue influence, allegations of executor misconduct, creditor disputes — add complexity, cost, and emotional weight to an already difficult time. Our attorneys represent executors defending the validity of an estate plan and beneficiaries challenging one, with the experience to resolve these disputes through negotiation or litigation.
Our attorneys handle all aspects of Illinois probate and estate administration proceedings.
Court-supervised estate administration for estates requiring full probate.
Simplified procedures for qualifying Illinois estates under $100,000.
Challenging a will on grounds of lack of capacity, undue influence, or fraud.
Representing executors against beneficiary claims and court challenges.
Defending estates against creditor claims and pursuing debts owed to the estate.
Litigation over trustee conduct, trust interpretation, and beneficiary rights.
Administering estates where the decedent died without a will.
Illinois probate for out-of-state decedents who owned Illinois property.
Proper probate administration protects the estate, the executor, and the beneficiaries' interests.
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