Estate Planning Lawyer in Bolingbrook

Clear, practical legal solutions for Bolingbrook families

At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we help Bolingbrook residents protect their loved ones and property through personalized legal guidance. Whether you are handling probate, setting up a trust, or planning for long-term care, we offer straightforward, step-by-step support to make the process less overwhelming. Bolingbrook’s diverse neighborhoods, family-focused community, and mix of longtime residents and new homeowners create unique estate and property planning needs, and we design solutions tailored to this growing suburb.

Comprehensive Legal Support for Bolingbrook Clients

Helping families secure property and plan for the future

We provide a full range of legal services to Bolingbrook and nearby DuPage and Will County communities:

  • Probate – Assisting executors and heirs with DuPage and Will County probate filings
  • Trust Administration – Guiding trustees in managing and distributing assets under Illinois law
  • Guardianship – Helping families gain legal authority to care for minors or incapacitated loved ones
  • Special Needs Trusts (SNT) – Creating trusts to protect benefits and provide financial security for disabled family members
  • Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) – Preserving homes and savings while planning ahead for nursing home or in-home care costs
  • Real Estate Closings – Legal representation for buying and selling Bolingbrook homes and residential properties

Planning designed for a diverse suburban community

Addressing local property and family needs

Bolingbrook’s combination of established neighborhoods and new developments means estate and trust planning often involves balancing long-held family property with growing assets. Probate in Will and DuPage Counties requires following specific court procedures, and trustees frequently oversee estates with multiple properties or investment accounts. We help Bolingbrook families create comprehensive plans and manage administration tasks to ensure smooth transitions and protect family wealth across generations.


Solutions tailored to a growing suburb

Supporting parents, retirees, and multi-generational families

Families in Bolingbrook often plan for both young children and aging parents. Parents focus on guardianship and trusts to safeguard their children’s future, while retirees update plans to ensure property passes smoothly without probate delays. Families caring for disabled loved ones or preparing for long-term care frequently seek Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts to balance care needs with preserving assets. We provide personalized solutions that reflect the values and priorities of this vibrant western suburban community.

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