Our Family Takes Care of Your Family
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Expertise in estate planning, elder law, wills and trusts, and probate matters.
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Personalized solutions tailored to your unique requirements.
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Exceptional client service with compassion and understanding.
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Proactive guidance to safeguard your assets and loved ones' future.
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Results-oriented representation by skilled negotiators and litigators.
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Expertise in estate planning, elder law, wills and trusts, and probate matters.
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Personalized solutions tailored to your unique requirements.
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Exceptional client service with compassion and understanding.
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Proactive guidance to safeguard your assets and loved ones' future.
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Results-oriented representation by skilled negotiators and litigators.
Why choose us?
— Expert Legal Guidance
— Trusted Client Relationships
— Personalized Estate Solutions
Correa Law, a leading Chicago firm, specializes in estate planning Chicago. With over 25 years of experience, we provide personalized solutions to protect your assets and secure your family's future. Our estate planning attorneys minimize taxes and court costs while sheltering assets, especially in cases of separation or divorce. We navigate probate efficiently, ensuring your interests are protected. Trust administration and education are our specialties, helping trustees fulfill their responsibilities. We also implement and administer court-appointed guardianships, safeguarding your loved ones' well-being. In contested matters, our skilled litigators advocate for your interests, whether facing illness, disability, or organizing your affairs.
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What is estate planning?Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and disposal of a person's estate during their life and after death. It involves creating legal documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to ensure your wishes are carried out and your assets are protected.
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What is a will?A will is a legal document that outlines how a person's assets and property will be distributed after their death. It allows you to name beneficiaries, designate guardians for minor children, and appoint an executor to manage your estate. Without a will, state laws will determine how your assets are distributed.
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What is a trust?A trust is a legal arrangement where one person (the trustee) holds and manages assets for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary). Trusts can be used to manage and protect assets, minimize taxes, and avoid probate. They can be revocable or irrevocable, depending on your needs.
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Why is estate planning important?Estate planning is important because it helps you manage and preserve your assets, minimize taxes, and ensure your wishes are followed after your death. It also provides peace of mind by making sure your loved ones are taken care of and legal issues are minimized.
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What is probate?Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate. It involves validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries. Probate can be time-consuming and costly, but proper estate planning can help minimize its impact.
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How can I avoid probate?You can avoid probate by using estate planning tools such as living trusts, joint ownership, and beneficiary designations. These methods allow your assets to pass directly to your beneficiaries without going through the probate process, saving time and money.
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What is a living will?A living will is a legal document that outlines your wishes regarding medical treatment and end-of-life care if you become unable to communicate your decisions. It helps ensure that your healthcare preferences are followed and can provide guidance to your loved ones and healthcare providers.
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What is elder law?Elder law is a specialized area of law that focuses on the legal needs of older adults. It includes issues such as long-term care planning, guardianship, retirement benefits, and elder abuse. Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families navigate these complex issues.
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What is a power of attorney?A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. There are different types of powers of attorney, including financial and healthcare, each granting specific powers to the appointed person.
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What is estate administration?Estate administration is the process of managing and distributing a deceased person's estate according to their will or state laws. It involves tasks such as collecting assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries. An executor or administrator is responsible for overseeing this process.
I came here to help my grandmother create a living trust. They were very warm and helpful and best of all they are bilingual. They explained the process and made everything easy to understand. The price for creating the living trust was also really good and under the state average. Los recomiendo 100%!
