Chicago, Illinois Estate Planning Lawyers
Proper estate planning provides for the orderly transfer of property to the next generation or to your intended beneficiaries. An experienced attorney will listen carefully to your objectives, fully explain your options and guide you through the entire estate planning process.
Customized Estate Plans Designed for Your Peace of Mind
At Andrew W. Levenfeld & Associates, Ltd., we create customized estate plans designed to grant you peace of mind. We will take the time to learn your wishes for your family and discuss how to achieve them. Rest assured your unique estate plan will always be driven by what you want to accomplish. Please contact our Chicago estate planning lawyers today for assistance.
Based on your specific wishes, we can draft an estate plan that utilizes any of the following estate planning tools:
- Simple wills
- Living trust/revocable trust
- Living wills
- Durable powers of attorney
- Mental health declarations
- Guardianships
- Health care directives (medical power of attorney)
- Gifts
We understand that family dynamics and extraordinary circumstances, such as blended families and special needs children or incarcerated or dysfunctional beneficiaries, can complicate estate planning. We also understand the importance of taking into account the important religious aspects of the devout. At Andrew W. Levenfeld & Associates, Ltd., our goal is always to provide attentive service and create an estate plan which reflects your unique values and concerns.
Different issues may arise depending on the size of the estate. For example, larger estates (over $2 million) may include tax planning in order to avoid certain estate taxes. Our estate planning lawyers can help ensure a client understands estate tax issues regardless of the size of their estates.
Whether you are looking to avoid probate, appoint a guardian for your minor child or designate a person to handle your medical and financial affairs in the event you become incapacitated, we can help. Plan for the future of your estate with our experienced Illinois and Indiana wills and trusts attorney. Please contact our Chicago estate planning firm today.
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Andrew W. Levenfeld & Associates, Ltd.
221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2800
Chicago, IL 60601-5858
Phone: 312-782-5858
Fax: 312-419-9876