Estate Planning Lawyer in Barrington
Thoughtful legal solutions for Barrington families
At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we help Barrington residents protect their loved ones and preserve family property with clear, personalized legal services. Whether you are navigating probate, managing a trust, or preparing for long-term care, we offer step-by-step guidance designed to make complex processes simple. Barrington’s mix of large family estates, multi-generational households, and strong community roots makes estate planning unique, and we craft strategies that reflect the needs of this northwest suburban area.
Comprehensive Legal Support for Barrington Residents
Helping you protect family, property, and legacy
We provide a full range of legal services to Barrington and surrounding northwest suburban communities:
- Probate – Assisting executors and heirs with Cook and Lake County probate filings and estate settlement
- Trust Administration – Helping trustees manage and distribute assets in compliance with Illinois law
- Guardianship – Guiding families in obtaining legal authority to care for minors or incapacitated loved ones
- Special Needs Trusts (SNT) – Creating trusts that protect benefits and secure long-term care for disabled family members
- Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) – Preserving family homes and savings while planning ahead for nursing home and in-home care costs
- Real Estate Closings – Legal representation for buying and selling Barrington homes and large properties
Planning tailored to suburban estates and property
Addressing unique needs for multi-generational families
Barrington’s estates often involve significant real estate, farmland, or family-owned businesses that require careful planning to avoid probate complications. Probate through Cook or Lake County courts requires strict compliance with filing rules and timelines. Trustees frequently manage complex estates with multiple properties and investment accounts, requiring detailed oversight and communication with beneficiaries. We help Barrington families design plans and handle administration tasks to protect property value and family harmony.
Solutions designed for a legacy-focused community
Supporting parents, retirees, and multi-generational households
Families in Barrington often focus on preserving wealth and property across multiple generations. Parents prioritize guardianship and trusts to protect children and secure family assets. Retirees frequently review or revise plans to ensure smooth transfers of large estates and avoid probate delays. Families caring for aging parents or disabled loved ones often use Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts to provide long-term care while safeguarding property. We create tailored plans that reflect Barrington’s focus on legacy and family continuity.
