Estate Planning Lawyer in Glenview

Clear, customized guidance for Glenview families

At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we provide Glenview residents with practical, personalized legal support for protecting loved ones and preserving property. From probate and trust administration to guardianship and long-term care planning, we offer step-by-step guidance designed to make complex processes easier. Glenview’s blend of long-established neighborhoods, new developments, and family-focused communities creates unique estate planning needs, and we craft solutions that reflect those priorities.

Comprehensive Legal Support for Glenview Clients

Helping you manage property and plan for the future

We offer a full range of legal services to Glenview and surrounding North Shore communities:

  • Probate – Guiding executors through Cook County probate to settle estates with confidence
  • Trust Administration – Assisting trustees in managing assets and fulfilling legal obligations
  • Guardianship – Helping families gain legal authority to care for minors or incapacitated loved ones
  • Special Needs Trusts (SNT) – Creating trusts that protect benefits and provide long-term 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 expenses
  • Real Estate Closings – Legal representation for buying and selling Glenview residential properties

Planning designed for a growing suburban community

Addressing property and family priorities unique to Glenview

Glenview’s mix of established neighborhoods and expanding residential areas makes careful planning essential. Probate through Cook County often involves coordinating multiple assets or properties, requiring attention to detail to ensure smooth transfers. Trustees handling estates here frequently oversee both primary homes and investment properties, which carry added responsibilities. We help Glenview families create clear plans and manage administration to protect property value and family harmony.


Solutions for today and future generations

Supporting parents, retirees, and caregivers in your community

Families in Glenview often focus on both immediate needs and long-term security. Parents prioritize guardianship and trusts to safeguard young children and family property. Retirees review or revise existing plans to reflect changing goals and protect wealth for the next generation. Families caring for aging parents or loved ones with disabilities frequently seek Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts to balance care needs with preserving assets. We create personalized plans designed to meet the needs of Glenview’s diverse and growing community.

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