Estate Planning Attorneys in Illinois

It may be unpleasant to think about, but it is important to take care of your estate planning so that your assets can be divided and distributed the way you want.  Estate planning involves legal documents that will dictate how your assets are divided; simply voicing your wishes to your family will not ensure that your wishes are carried out.  By drafting wills and trusts, you can ensure that your assets will be divided according to your terms.  When drafting these documents, it helps to work with an experienced estate planning attorney.

At Barber Law Offices, Allen Gabe and our experienced attorneys can help with estate planning matters including drafting wills and trusts for those in the Schaumburg, IL area.  We will understand your desire for the division of your assets and help draft the proper legal documents to ensure your terms are carried out.  We will make sure your will or trust accomplishes your goals and complies with federal and state laws.

Will and Trust Attorneys

Estate planning should be taken very seriously because the division of your assets affects the future of your family.  Everything must be accounted for when drafting your wills and trusts.  Our will and trust attorneys will examine your assets and financial situation, including your debts, and help decide the best way to manage them.  We will help you prepare these documents and ensure that they are legal so they can be carried out.

Wills

Wills are the most common type of estate planning document regarding the division of assets.  These documents must account for all of your assets and finances and they must be kept up to date as your financial situation changes.  You can also grant healthcare powers and power of attorney in your will.  Our estate planning attorneys will ensure that your wills are legal and include your terms so they can be carried out according to your wishes.  We can also help you decide which type of will is right for you.

We can help prepare the following types of wills:

  • Living wills
  • Joint wills
  • Simple wills
  • Deathbed wills

Trusts

Trusts are another estate planning document that can manage your assets and plan for the future of your family, including future healthcare needs.  Like wills, there are many different types of trusts.  Our attorneys can help you decide which type of trust is right for you and draft the document to accommodate your wishes.

We can help prepare the following types of trusts:

  • Revocable living trust
  • Irrevocable trust
  • Special needs trust
  • Children’s trust
  • Credit shelter trust

Get a Consultation in Schaumburg, IL

Preparing a will or trust is an overwhelming experience.  Our attorneys will help you draft these documents to ensure that they are legal and that the terms are carried out according to your wishes.  You will have peace of mind knowing that your estate planning is taken care of by our experienced attorneys.

To speak with our wills and trust attorneys in the Schaumburg, IL area, contact Allen Gabe of Barber Law Offices by calling 847-303-9780 or completing our online contact form.


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s the difference between a will and a trust in Illinois?
A will outlines how your assets are distributed after death and must go through probate court. A trust allows you to transfer assets directly to beneficiaries, often avoiding probate and maintaining privacy. Our attorneys help clients across Cook and DuPage Counties choose the right estate planning tools based on their goals and family needs.
Do I need a will if I already have a trust?
Yes. Even if you have a trust, a “pour-over will” ensures that any assets not included in the trust are still distributed according to your wishes. We help clients in Kane and Will Counties create comprehensive estate plans that work together to protect their legacy.
Can I change my will or trust after it’s created?
Absolutely. Wills and revocable (living) trusts can be updated at any time, as long as you are mentally competent. We recommend reviewing your estate plan regularly—especially after major life changes like marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child—to ensure it still reflects your intentions.

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