Estate Planning Lawyer in West Loop
Clear, approachable legal guidance for West Loop families
At the Law Office of Johann Chau, we help West Loop residents plan for the future and navigate complex legal matters with confidence. Whether you’re handling probate, managing a trust, or planning for long-term care, we provide straightforward guidance tailored to city living. The West Loop’s mix of modern condos, historic lofts, and growing families makes estate and property planning unique, and we create solutions that fit the neighborhood’s dynamic character.
Serving West Loop With Comprehensive Legal Support
Practical solutions for property and family planning
We offer our full range of services to West Loop clients and surrounding downtown neighborhoods:
- Probate – Guiding executors through Cook County probate filings and estate settlement
- Trust Administration – Helping trustees manage assets and fulfill legal duties under Illinois law
- Guardianship – Assisting families with court petitions to care for minors or incapacitated adults
- Special Needs Trusts (SNT) – Establishing trusts to protect benefits and provide supplemental care for disabled loved ones
- Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPT) – Preserving property and savings while planning for nursing home or in-home care costs
- Real Estate Closings – Legal support for buying and selling West Loop condos, lofts, and townhomes
Planning for an urban neighborhood’s unique needs
Addressing condo and property-specific considerations
Estate and trust planning in the West Loop often involves condos or historic loft properties, which come with additional documentation and association rules. Trust administration for these properties requires careful handling of ownership records and compliance with condo association requirements. We guide families through aligning property titles, avoiding probate delays, and making sure urban property transfers are handled smoothly under Cook County and Illinois law.
Guidance for young professionals, parents, and retirees
Solutions tailored to your neighborhood’s lifestyle
The West Loop attracts a mix of young professionals, new families, and retirees downsizing into city living. Parents often focus on naming guardians and creating trusts to protect children and growing assets. Condo owners and long-time residents seek guidance to integrate property into trusts and avoid probate. Families caring for aging parents or disabled loved ones frequently look for Special Needs Trusts or Medicaid planning to balance care needs with asset preservation. We create personalized plans to match this community’s unique priorities.
