Estate Planning Lawyer in Naperville
Practical, personalized guidance for Naperville families
At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we help Naperville residents protect their loved ones and property with clear, compassionate legal services. Whether you are navigating probate, administering a trust, or planning ahead for long-term care, we offer step-by-step support designed to make complex processes manageable. Naperville’s growing neighborhoods, family-focused community, and suburban property market create unique planning needs, and we craft strategies tailored to this western suburb.
Comprehensive Legal Support for Naperville Residents
Helping families secure their future with confidence
We offer a full range of legal services to Naperville and surrounding DuPage and Will County communities:
- Probate – Guiding executors through DuPage and Will County probate to settle estates efficiently
- Trust Administration – Assisting trustees in managing and distributing assets according to Illinois law
- Guardianship – Helping families gain legal authority to care for minors or incapacitated adults
- Special Needs Trusts (SNT) – Creating trusts to protect benefits and provide long-term care for disabled family members
- Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) – Preserving homes and savings while planning for future nursing home or in-home care costs
- Real Estate Closings – Legal representation for buying and selling Naperville homes and residential properties
Planning designed for a growing suburban community
Addressing local property and family considerations
Naperville’s mix of established neighborhoods and new developments often requires estate and trust planning that accounts for multiple properties and significant family assets. Probate in DuPage and Will Counties involves specific filing procedures and timelines that must be carefully followed. Trustees managing suburban estates frequently oversee both primary homes and investment properties, requiring diligent oversight and compliance with Illinois law. We help Naperville families structure clear plans and handle administration tasks to protect both property and legacy.
Tailored solutions for suburban priorities
Supporting parents, retirees, and multi-generational households
Naperville families often plan with both children and aging parents in mind. Parents focus on guardianship and trusts to secure their children’s future and growing assets. Retirees frequently review and update existing plans to ensure smooth transfers of property and avoid probate delays. Families caring for disabled loved ones or preparing for long-term care often seek Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts to balance ongoing care needs with asset preservation. We create personalized strategies that reflect the values and priorities of this western suburban community.
