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
Your estate planning journey begins with a consultation with our experienced attorney. After you hired us. From there, our legal team works efficiently to collect essential information about your family, assets, and goals—ensuring your estate plan is thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs.
2
Honing the Planning Documents
Our attorney carefully prepares your estate planning documents and collaborates with you to finalize every detail, ensuring your plan reflects your wishes with clarity and precision.
3
Autograph
We coordinate your signing appointment for you, so there's no stress or hassle. At the meeting, you'll sign your estate planning documents in the presence of a notary and witness(es), making your plan official.
4
Update Title & Beneficiaries
For clients with trust-based plan, we provide guidance on updating beneficiaries and transferring assets to ensure every element of your estate plan functions 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.