Probate

Comprehensive Probate Administration & Litigation in Mokena, IL

Serving Clients From Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Since 1980!

Serving Clients in the Chicagoland Area Since 1980

Probate, estate, and trust administration are detail-intensive processes. When a loved one passes away, the complex estate administration process can be exhausting. People are important to us at Mokena’s Zapolis & Associates, P.C. Our seasoned attorneys are well-versed in guardianship and probate law in Illinois. We put a lot of effort and take action to handle all of the issues in estate administration situations. We are motivated to shoulder your legal responsibilities at this trying period.


Navigating the probate process can be complex. Let us simplify it for you. Contact Zapolis & Associates, P.C. today to schedule a consultation with our experienced probate attorneys and take the first step towards a smoother legal journey. Your peace of mind is our priority.

Rely on Our Experience in Matters Addressed in Illinois Probate Courts


Our objective is to efficiently pay off the estate’s debts and swiftly and precisely distribute assets to legatees, beneficiaries, and heirs. When it comes to all facets of probate, trust, and estate matters, we are entirely equipped to safeguard your interests, including:


  • Probate Court: Not every case is handled in probate court. In any case, we will go through the specifics of it and explain the probate, trust, or estate administration procedures related to your particular situation.
  • Probate Administration: We are knowledgeable in every facet of administering probates. We can assist you in navigating the limited supervision or full supervision probate processes that are permitted by law for larger estates or those with real property.
  • Probate Litigation: Even though most probate cases are uncontested, we have extensive expertise in resolving issues that do occur and result in probate litigation, such as will contests. Family dissolution might result from estate litigation. Our tenacious trial lawyers can stand firm to defend your right to inherit while working to amicably settle the dispute to preserve your ties to your family. To minimize conflicts’ financial and emotional costs, our attorneys strive to reach amicable resolutions whenever possible.
  • Guardianships: The probate court reviews evidence and renders a decision during the process of establishing guardianships.
  • Trust Administration: Trusts are typically designed to serve as instruments for circumventing probate. Our experience will become indispensable should any conflicts or complications arise during the trust’s administration.

Experience Matters When You Need a Probate & Litigation Attorney

With more than 40 years of experience in this intricate area of law, we have been helping clients navigate the administrative procedure since 1980. Many of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. clients reach out to us after getting in touch with families that we have previously assisted. 


We consider it an honor that many individuals recommend us because of our unwavering advocacy and unrivaled personal service. Our attention is not, however, on the past outcomes. For every case we handle, we are committed to delivering individualized, hands-on attention to detail to ensure everything goes as planned.

We Can Help with Your Probate Case!

708-478-5050
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