Estate Planning Lawyer in Hyde Park
Thoughtful legal guidance for Hyde Park families
At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we provide Hyde Park residents with personalized legal services to protect loved ones, property, and legacies. Whether you’re navigating probate, managing a trust, or preparing for long-term care, we guide you through every step with clarity and care. Hyde Park’s historic homes, long-standing family properties, and diverse community needs make estate and property planning unique, and we create solutions tailored to this iconic Chicago neighborhood.
Serving Hyde Park With Comprehensive Legal Support
Practical solutions for families and property owners
We offer our full range of legal services to Hyde Park residents and surrounding South Side communities:
- Probate – Assisting executors and heirs with Cook County probate and estate settlement
- Trust Administration – Helping trustees manage and distribute assets in compliance with Illinois law
- Guardianship – Guiding families in caring for minors or incapacitated adults through court-approved authority
- Special Needs Trusts (SNT) – Creating trusts to protect benefits while providing long-term support for disabled loved ones
- Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) – Preserving family homes and savings while planning for nursing home or in-home care expenses
- Real Estate Closings – Legal representation for buying and selling Hyde Park homes and historic properties
Estate and property planning for historic neighborhoods
Protecting homes and legacies for future generations
Hyde Park’s historic properties and multi-generational estates often require extra care during probate and trust administration to ensure clear title transfers and compliance with Cook County court requirements. For trustees, managing older properties may involve coordinating appraisals, addressing historic restrictions, and balancing the interests of multiple beneficiaries. We help families design plans and handle administration steps that respect the area’s unique housing stock while protecting family wealth.
Customized solutions for a diverse community
Supporting parents, retirees, and long-time homeowners
Hyde Park is home to a blend of students, professionals, and long-established families. Parents often focus on naming guardians and creating trusts to protect young children. Retirees and homeowners with historic properties prioritize avoiding probate delays and ensuring smooth transfers to the next generation. Families caring for aging parents or loved ones with disabilities often seek Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts to secure care and preserve assets. We build personalized plans that reflect the unique needs of this storied neighborhood.
