Wills

Chicago, Illinois, Attorney Handling Wills

The creation of a will, also called a last will and testament, is an essential part of the estate planning process. Establishing a will can help protect your estate and ensure that your loved ones are properly taken care of.

For experienced assistance with drafting a will, turn to attorney Robert Zapolis at the Chicago law office of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. Since 1980, Mr. Zapolis and our firm have been providing clients with representation and guidance in a wide range estate planning matters, such as creating a will. An experienced lawyer can assist by ensuring your estate is properly protected and the terms of the will are legally enforceable upon your death. Contact us to learn more about wills.

A will is designed to:

• Protect your assets after your death
• Ensure that your estate is distributed according to your wishes
• Name the people to which your assets and property will pass, called beneficiaries or heirs
• Allows you to ensure specific heirs receive specific property
• Names the person who will be responsible for administering your estate and dispersing the assets, called an executor
• Provides direction for and names who is to care for your minor children, called a guardian

Recently, revocable living trusts have almost replaced wills as a way to protect your estate. These types of trusts make it easier to transfer assets and property upon your death. However, not every estate needs a revocable living trust. Wills are still seen as the cornerstone of an estate plan, being created even when a revocable living trust has been established.

Contact a member of our firm at Zapolis & Associates today to learn more about wills, living wills (health care directives), living testament issues, inheritance, intestacy, probate and other estate planning matters. We can meet with you during your initial consultation to determine how our services can best be tailored to meet your needs.