Joliet, Illinois, Probate and Will Preparation Attorney

Properly planning for the disposition of your property after death can preserve the value of your estate so that more of your assets pass to family members and loved ones. In addition, it can spare family members from much of the burden of having to resolve your estate.

At The Law Office of Dawn R. Underhill, we help develop estate plans for clients designed to fulfill their desires regarding their property and loved ones. Over time, we work to ensure that these plans reflect current financial and family circumstances. After the passing of a client, we conduct our probate administration services in ways designed to wrap up the estate efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively.

The Law Office of Dawn R. Underhill advises clients in matters involving:

• Wills – simple to complex
• Trusts
• Estate planning
• Probate administration
• Consultation and guidance to the executor or executrix of an estate
• Living will preparation
• Powers of attorney
• Guardianships
• And others

In writing a will or estate plan, we listen closely to the client’s wishes, and then we carefully craft the documents needed to achieve those wishes. Our focus in all of our estate and probate work is the protection of the client’s interests while creating effective legal instruments that will meet with the court’s approval.

Estate planning should not be a concern just for the elderly. Persons at all stages of their adult lives have need for sound counsel from an experienced estate and probate lawyer. In addition to writing a will and providing guidance in estate administration, The Law Office of Dawn R. Underhill can advise you in all estate matters including living will preparation, special needs trusts, and the financial aspects of trusts and guardianships.

For a free consultation with The Law Office of Dawn R. Underhill, call toll-free 877-Law-Dawn (877-529-3296), or contact us online.