Probate Legal Services
Get the Probate Process Started Quickly and Easily.
The Porter Law Network offers Probate Services to help individuals and families living in the Chicago area and beyond. Our experienced Probate staff is eager to assist you in completing your Probate process with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our team will ensure that every detail is taken care of and that the Probate is completed quickly and efficiently.
A Full Suite Of Probate Services
Karen Porter is here to make your probate process as smooth as possible.
Probate Services in Chicago
Adult Guardianship
Adult guardianship can be a tricky process, but Porter Law Network is here to make sure you get the help you need through Adult Guardianship Services. Our nearly 20 years of experience enables us to provide our clients with exceptional service, from providing guardianship advice and administering estate management services all the way through preparing and executing legal documents.
We do not just offer advice- we have a team of professional lawyers that will give you the ultimate care and security in whatever Adult Guardianship situation you might face.
Don’t hesitate- contact us today and rest assured that your needs will be taken care of!
Probate Services in Chicago
Decedent's Estates
We help clients in Chicago and the surrounding area who have lost a loved one and are now faced the probate process.
Probate involves the deceased’s surviving family members going through all assets and settling the debts of the deceased.
Losing a loved one is hard enough; the last thing you should have to think about is going through their estate. Whether or not your loved one left behind a will, we can help you. Our goal is to make the process as stress-free as possible while decreasing the amount of time and money spent in court. If you’re involved in a probate dispute, our team can also assist.
Probate faq
Probate is a legal process supervised by a court that may or may not be required when someone passes away. Probate allows a spouse or other close relative to essentially wrap up a person’s estate after their death. Estates valued at under $20,000 or those with no will may qualify for a simplified, informal probate process.
Probate is a legal process supervised by a court that may or may not be required when someone passes away. Probate allows a spouse or other close relative to essentially wrap up a person’s estate after their death. Estates valued at under $20,000 or those with no will may qualify for a simplified, informal probate process.
Probate is the process by which a decedent’s estate is settled and its assets are distributed. This process begins officially when a probate case is opened in probate court. During the probate process, the executor will pay the estate’s debts and taxes, resolve any litigation brought by beneficiaries, heirs, or creditors, and transfer estate assets to their new owners.
Planning is the best way to avoid probate, and a lawyer can help you do that.
Putting all assets into a revocable living trust ensures that the assets will go to the beneficiary when the person dies without going through probate. In addition, adding a named beneficiary to bank accounts, life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other assets can also help your heirs avoid probate.
Estate planning is the best way to ensure your estate assets will go where you intended them to go and that your heirs are not saddled with probate. A good estate plan will provide peace of mind as well.
No. If all estate property is transferable outside probate, opening a probate case is unnecessary. Additionally, many states offer estate procedures, which simplify the process in situations where the estate is under a certain value.
Why Choose Porter Law Network?
We understand the complexity of Probate proceedings and strive to simplify the process for our clients, allowing them to move forward with their life as quickly as possible. With a focus on providing superior customer service and respect for our clients, Porter Law Network guarantees an experience you can trust.