Estate Planning Lawyer in Arlington Heights
Personalized legal solutions for Arlington Heights families
At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we provide Arlington Heights residents with practical guidance to protect their families and property. Whether you are navigating probate, administering a trust, or planning for long-term care, we offer clear, step-by-step support designed to simplify complex legal processes. Arlington Heights’ mix of established neighborhoods, multi-generational households, and growing families creates unique estate planning priorities, and we craft solutions tailored to this northwest suburb.
Comprehensive Legal Support for Arlington Heights Residents
Helping you protect your loved ones and preserve property
We offer a full suite of legal services to Arlington Heights and surrounding northwest suburban communities:
- Probate – Guiding executors and heirs through Cook County probate and estate settlement
- Trust Administration – Assisting trustees in managing and distributing assets according to Illinois law
- Guardianship – Helping families obtain legal authority to care for minors or incapacitated loved ones
- Special Needs Trusts (SNT) – Creating trusts to protect benefits and secure care for disabled family members
- Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) – Preserving homes and savings while preparing for nursing home and long-term care costs
- Real Estate Closings – Legal representation for buying and selling Arlington Heights homes and properties
Planning designed for a well-established suburban community
Addressing local property and family considerations
Arlington Heights’ long-standing neighborhoods and significant homeownership rates make property protection a key part of estate and trust planning. Probate in Cook County requires strict compliance with court deadlines, especially for estates with multiple properties or business interests. Trustees often manage estates that include both primary residences and investment assets, requiring careful oversight and documentation. We help Arlington Heights families create clear plans and handle administration tasks to preserve property value and protect family legacies.
Solutions tailored to a multi-generational community
Supporting parents, retirees, and caregivers
Arlington Heights is home to families planning for both younger and older generations. Parents often focus on guardianship and creating trusts to safeguard their children’s future and growing assets. Retirees review or update existing plans to avoid probate delays and ensure smooth property transfers. Families caring for aging parents or disabled loved ones frequently use Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts to balance ongoing care needs with preserving family wealth. We build personalized plans that reflect the priorities and values of this northwest suburban community.
