Lombard, IL Estate Administration Lawyers

Dedicated Lawyers for Probate, Trust Administration, and More in Lombard, Illinois

The death of a loved one can be difficult. In addition to emotional issues, you may need to deal with concerns related to their estate, ensuring that their wishes are followed as their assets are distributed to their heirs. Legal help can be crucial during the estate administration process.

At A. Traub & Associates, we can help you address the legal issues related to your loved one's estate. We handle the administration of estates and trusts, from the simplest to the most complex situations. We can prepare small estate affidavits and trustee authorities. We can also assist with the probate process required for larger estates.

Our skilled attorneys can help you with all aspects of estate planning and probate administration. We can help evaluate the validity of claims made against an estate and assist with the accountings that must take place before the probate process can be completed. Likewise, we can enforce the terms of the will if it is not being administered properly.

If someone you care about has become unable to handle their personal needs or financial affairs, protecting their interests and property is important. We can help you file a petition for guardianship or establish a power of attorney to protect their interests.

Step-by-Step Guidance in Estate Matters

When a loved one dies, it is important to have an attorney who can handle the appropriate documents during the probate process. We provide representation for executors or personal representatives, guiding them through the steps required during probate. This includes validating a will, taking an inventory of all of an estate's assets, paying outstanding taxes, settling debts, and making sure all assets are transferred to the beneficiaries or surviving family members.

We can provide you with the legal help you need, making sure you understand your legal requirements and working to resolve any complications as quickly and efficiently as possible. We also assist trustees with trust administration, advising them on the best steps to take to manage assets and ensure that they are distributed correctly to beneficiaries.

Contested Estates in Illinois

With a will, a person can leave assets to family members or other heirs in the event of their death. Sometimes, a will may be invalid because the testator (the person signing the will) did not have the mental capacity to understand what they were signing. If the testator did not understand the terms of their will, or if they were coerced into signing a will that went against their wishes, it may be possible to contest the will.

In other situations, the decedent (the person who has died) may not have had a will. In these cases, it can be confusing to determine who should be in charge of their estate. Figuring out who the decedent's heirs are and who should receive what shares of the decedent's assets can become a complicated matter. Beneficiaries may not agree on how things should be divided, or they may be unhappy about how the executor or the personal representative in charge of the estate is handling matters.

In cases involving contested estates, family members may file complaints in court to challenge the validity or authenticity of a decedent's will. Beneficiaries may file complaints related to how the executor is handling the property and management of the estate. Creditors may also file complaints against an estate in order to collect amounts owed by the decedent.

When addressing these issues, it is important to get legal advice and work with a lawyer who can help resolve estate-related disputes. Our experienced attorneys can discuss estates, wills, and trusts, and we can advocate on behalf of executors, beneficiaries, or other claimants. Our goal is to resolve disputes effectively while making sure the wishes of a deceased person are followed correctly.

Contact Our Lombard, Illinois Probate Lawyers

At A. Traub & Associates, we understand the emotional impact of losing a loved one, and we offer comprehensive legal advice and representation to help clients protect their rights and interests during the estate administration process. Contact us to speak with our probate and estate administration attorneys today. Call 630-426-0196.