About the Law Office of Johann Chau
At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we help families plan for the future with care and clarity. Since 2011, we’ve guided clients across Chicago and the suburbs through wills, trusts, probate, and more. Johann leads every case with experience and compassion as your attorney, while Mina, our paralegal, provides hands-on support to make every step simple and stress-free. Together, we’ve built a warm, approachable law practice designed to help you protect what matters most
A modern, family-focused estate planning practice
A modern, family-focused estate planning practice
At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we help families plan for the future with care and clarity. Since 2011, we’ve guided clients across Chicago and the suburbs through wills, trusts, probate, and more. Johann leads every case with experience and compassion as your attorney, while Mina, our paralegal, provides hands-on support to make every step simple and stress-free. Together, we’ve built a warm, approachable law practice designed to help you protect what matters most.
About the Law Office of Johann Chau
Meet Johann and Mina
Your attorney and paralegal, working as a team
Johann Chau brings over a decade of estate planning experience and is known for his clear explanations and thoughtful guidance. Mina Tse, our paralegal, works closely with every client to answer questions, schedule meetings, and ensure the process feels personal and manageable. As a small husband-and-wife team, we’re proud to give every family our full attention and care
Johann Chau
Attorney
Mina Tse
Paralegal
Our Mission
Providing compassionate legal guidance for every stage of life
We make estate planning personal, empowering families to protect what matters most—today and for generations to come.
Our 4-Step C.H.A.U. Process
A simple path to peace of mind
Estate planning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Our step-by-step process is designed to give you clarity and confidence from start to finish.
1
Collect Information
We begin with a friendly consultation to learn about your family, assets, and goals. You’ll complete a secure intake form so we can create a personalized plan.
2
Honing the Planning Documents
We draft your documents and review them together during a Plan Check Meeting. This is your chance to ask questions and fine-tune every detail.
3
Autograph
At your signing appointment, we finalize all documents with a notary present so your plan becomes official.
4
Update Title & Beneficiaries
Finally, we guide you through updating beneficiaries and transferring assets to make sure your plan works exactly as intended.
Who We Serve
Estate planning for every family, at every stage of life
We work with individuals and families across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, tailoring our services to their unique needs and goals.
Young families building their future
We help parents in Chicago neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and Hyde Park create wills, name guardians for their children, and set up trusts to protect their growing families.
Retirees and empty nesters seeking peace of mind
Many of our clients in Evanston, Naperville, and Oak Park come to us to update their estate plans, preserve assets, and make sure their legacy is secure for the next generation.
Caregivers managing complex needs
We assist families caring for elderly parents or loved ones with disabilities in creating Special Needs Trusts and developing Medicaid strategies to protect benefits and prepare for long-term care.
Home buyers and sellers across Chicagoland
For clients buying or selling property, we provide legal guidance during real estate closings to ensure transactions are smooth and stress-free.