For over 40 years, the legal team at Zapolis & Associates, P.C. has been assisting individuals, business owners, and families in the Oak Forest area in establishing trusts. While many view creating a will as the primary component of an estate strategy, it’s crucial to recognize that a will only becomes effective after your passing. In the event of disability, it provides no protection for your family against guardianship proceedings. On the other hand, a Living Trust can help you and your family avoid court involvement. Our attorneys can outline the numerous benefits of trusts, including:

• Empowering you to designate a successor trustee to manage your estate if you become disabled or incapacitated.
• Retaining control over your assets while you are alive.
• Establishing a streamlined process for asset transfers without probate court.
• Allowing your loved ones to entirely circumvent the court system.
• Implementing measures to safeguard the privacy of your estate and assets.
• Preserving resources for future generations.
• Facilitating the seamless continuity of a family business and providing an efficient system for business succession.

Our trust attorneys near Oak Forest are dedicated to helping you achieve your objectives. We believe that direct access to your lawyer is crucial in making estate planning and business succession decisions. When you contact Zapolis & Associates, P.C., you won’t encounter a lengthy phone screening process. Our highly qualified team members and experienced estate planning attorneys create a welcoming environment to understand your goals effectively and develop the most efficient estate plan for the desired outcomes.