Estate Planning Lawyer in Skokie
Practical, approachable legal guidance for Skokie families
At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we help Skokie residents plan for the future and navigate important legal matters with clarity and care. Whether you are settling an estate, managing a trust, or preparing for long-term care, we provide personalized guidance that reflects the needs of this diverse community. Skokie’s combination of family homes, multi-generational households, and strong cultural heritage makes estate and property planning unique, and we create solutions tailored to your goals.
Serving Skokie With Comprehensive Legal Support
Helping you protect family and property for the future
We offer a full range of services to Skokie families and surrounding North Shore neighborhoods:
- Probate – Guiding executors and heirs through Cook County probate to settle estates efficiently
- Trust Administration – Supporting trustees in managing and distributing assets under Illinois law
- Guardianship – Assisting families in gaining legal authority to care for minors or incapacitated adults
- Special Needs Trusts (SNT) – Creating trusts to protect benefits and provide security for disabled loved ones
- Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) – Preserving homes and savings while planning for nursing home or in-home care costs
- Real Estate Closings – Legal representation for buying and selling homes in Skokie and surrounding suburbs
Planning designed for a diverse suburban community
Addressing the unique priorities of Skokie families
Skokie’s mix of multi-generational households and long-held family properties often shapes estate and trust planning decisions. Probate in Cook County can take time, especially for estates involving multiple properties or complex assets. Trustees frequently manage estates with both residential and investment properties, requiring careful oversight and recordkeeping. We help Skokie families structure plans and handle administration tasks that respect cultural priorities while complying with Illinois law.
Customized solutions for your community’s needs
Supporting parents, retirees, and caregivers
Skokie’s strong family-oriented culture means many clients plan for both younger and older generations simultaneously. Parents often prioritize guardianship and trusts to secure their children’s future. Retirees review or update plans to preserve family homes and assets for the next generation. Families caring for disabled loved ones frequently seek Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts to balance ongoing care with asset protection. We create personalized plans that reflect the unique values and priorities of Skokie families.
