Estate Planning Lawyer in Schaumburg
Practical legal guidance for Schaumburg families
At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we help Schaumburg residents navigate probate, trust administration, and long-term planning with clarity and care. Whether you are managing a family estate, preparing for nursing home costs, or protecting property for future generations, we offer personalized solutions designed for suburban families. Schaumburg’s mix of residential neighborhoods, business districts, and multi-generational households creates unique estate planning needs, and we create strategies that reflect this thriving northwest suburb.
Comprehensive Legal Support for Schaumburg Clients
Protecting property and providing guidance for every stage of life
We provide a full suite of legal services to Schaumburg and surrounding northwest suburban communities:
- Probate – Assisting executors and heirs with Cook and DuPage County probate filings
- Trust Administration – Guiding trustees in managing and distributing suburban estates under Illinois law
- Guardianship – Helping families obtain legal authority to care for minors or incapacitated adults
- Special Needs Trusts (SNT) – Creating trusts that protect benefits and secure care for disabled loved ones
- Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) – Preserving homes and savings while preparing for long-term care costs
- Real Estate Closings – Legal representation for buying and selling Schaumburg residential and investment
Planning tailored to a major suburban hub
Addressing property and family needs unique to Schaumburg
Schaumburg’s large residential base and commercial development often mean estates include a mix of homes, rental properties, and business interests. Probate in Cook and DuPage Counties requires following local court procedures, while trustees managing multiple properties must handle valuation and tax considerations carefully. We help Schaumburg families create detailed plans and manage administration tasks to ensure smooth transitions and protect both family wealth and business assets.
Customized solutions for a diverse community
Supporting parents, retirees, and multi-generational households
Schaumburg is home to families planning for both children and aging parents. Parents often focus on guardianship and trusts to secure their children’s future, while retirees update plans to preserve homes and avoid probate delays. Multi-generational households frequently seek Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts to balance long-term care with asset protection. We create personalized strategies designed to meet the unique priorities of this northwest suburban community.
