Illinois Lawyer Referrals and Legal Guidance
What Makes a Great Estate Planning or Probate Lawyer?
Individuals contact our law firm for referrals to attorneys in Illinois for estate planning or probate matters, as well as other areas of Illinois law. We also provide free legal guidance. When we recommend an attorney, we try to suggest someone that focuses their practice on one specific area of law. This is especially important when we recommend an Illinois estate planning or probate lawyer. Most of the estate planning lawyers we know and recommend also handle probate claims because the two practice areas really go hand in hand. If you would like a referral to an attorney or have questions about our service, please call us at (312) 346-5320 or (800) 517-1614 or fill out our contact us form and we will contact you. There is no charge and all calls are confidential.
Illinois laws for estate planning and probate can be complex and often are unique when compared to laws of other states. Because Illinois law is complicated and unique in this practice area, you need someone that has years of experience and understands how to evaluate and pursue estate planning and probate cases. In most cases you only get one chance at doing a will, trust or probate case correctly so we feel it's extremely important that you give yourself the best chance possible for success. We know many experienced and successful attorneys and law firms are for estate planning and probate matters in Illinois, and while this does not guarantee a positive result, it does ensure that your case is evaluated by a highly qualified attorney. The following are other characteristics possessed by top Illinois estate planning and probate lawyers who we recommend:
- They have at least seven to ten years of experience in handling estate planning and related probate cases.
- Price wise they are right for you. You don't need the attorney that did estate planning for Oprah Winfrey if you don't have millions of dollars. Hiring a smaller, cheaper firm that focuses on estate planning will likely get you the same result. If you have a more complex situation that may require a more expensive firm.
- They have drafted dozens, if not hundreds of wills and trusts for prior clients.
- They have extensive knowledge of the intricacies of Illinois probate law evidenced by a well-rounded estate planning practice.
- They have a reputation in the legal community for being an expert in estate planning and probate law.
- They understand that estate planning is an important and often emotional process for clients as they are forced to think about their own death.
- They have demonstrated success measured in results on previous cases.
- They keep their clients up to date with all important developments in the case.
- They are completely truthful with their clients and the prospects of success in their lawsuit.
- They consider the needs and desires of their clients when making decisions or recommendations on their client's behalf.
- They treat their clients with respect and promptly return all phone calls and e-mails.
- If they are going to take a contested estate case on a contingency basis, they have the financial ability to advance the costs of a lawsuit in order to see the case all the way through.
These are just some of the traits we suggest you look for in an Illinois estate planning/probate lawyer or law firm. There is no such thing as the "best" Illinois estate planning/probate attorney, but rather we try to help you locate the best Illinois lawyer for your needs. If you have any questions about Illinois estate planning or probate laws or would like a referral to an experienced Illinois estate planning or probate attorney, please do not hesitate to contact us. All calls and e-mails are free and confidential.