Chicago Probate Attorney

Matlin and Associates is Chicago, Illinois’ premiere probate and probate litigation law firm. We know that because many people delay, put-off, and procrastinate estate planning, because too many families need the services of a Chicago probate lawyer. Our Chicago probate and probate administration lawyers work on an hourly basis that is disclosed prior to hiring us as your attorney.

Passing family assets to your heirs through the Illinois probate court is often the least convenient and most expensive option available. Nonetheless, probate court is the option that many people choose by not hiring a Chicago estate planning attorney.

At Matlin and Associates, our Chicago probate administration attorneys work to lessen the stress associated with probate administration. We know that the last thing grieving families want to deal with is probate court. Our Chicago probate lawyers go out of their way to reduce the stress of protracted probate litigation.

There are many factors that can cause probate to become more or less complex and costly, including its size and diversity, the number and nature of creditors and debtors, and the number of beneficiaries. Our Chicago probate lawyers are skilled probate litigators. They are able to assess the estate and develop a probate litigation plan that will minimize the length of time the estate remains in probate.

Often if there is no real estate and the value of the Chicago probate estate is less than $100,000, a simple small estate affidavit may permit the probate process to be short-circuited. This is a recent change to the Illinois statutes as of August 6, 2004.

Our Chicago probate lawyers would be more that happy to meet with you in a free initial consultation to discuss how our firm can help secure your families future. Please contact Matlin and Associates if you live in the Chicago area and need a Chicago probate attorney or probate administration attorney. We work hard to secure your family’s future.

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