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DuPage Estate Planning Attorneys | Estate Planning Lawyers, DuPage County

Our DuPage estate planning attorneys are friendly, affordable, and effective. Our experienced DuPage estate planning lawyers will educate you on your options and work together to execute a plan that will: (1) keep your estate out of costly probate, (2) name guardians for minor children, (3) avoid a guardianship proceeding if you become mentally incompetent, and (4) make sure your assets are distributed properly to your loved ones while avoiding or minimizing estate tax. Call us to discuss your estate planning goals.
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"Kevin was extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable when I came to him for help. I would definitely recommend O'Flaherty Law!"

How can our DuPage Estate Planning Attorneys help you?

Top 3 Qualities to look for in Your Attorney

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We believe your attorney should not speak in legalese

Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese.  You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand.  You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.

We believe your attorney should be accessible

The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls.  Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails.  An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.

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We believe your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes

Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs.  Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible.  It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.

Regardless of the nature of your case, we have an experienced attorney who will focus on your individual needs. Our team of attorneys works closely together, bringing each of their different fields of experience to bear in order to optimize our client care.

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Kevin's firm handled setting up my will and trust recently. They took something that seemed intimidating and made it easy to understand. I've also referred a couple clients to Kevin - he's trustworthy, approachable and very fairly priced.

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"I've used Kevin and his firm's services since 2011. He gave undivided attention to my cases, advised me on different options and..."

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"Kevin was extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable when I came to him for help. I would definitely recommend O'Flaherty Law!"

About DuPage Estate Planning Attorneys:

  • We Go Above-And-Beyond!   Our Dupage estate planning attorneys take the time to understand your family's situation and your estate planning goals, educate you on the estate planning tools at your disposal, and work with you to decide on a custom plan that makes sense for your family.  Many of the clients we have assisted have taken the time to leave us glowing reviews.  Because of the overwhelmingly positive response from our clients, we were honored to receive Avvo Client's Choice Award for Estate Planning in 2016.   We look forward to going above-and-beyond for you and your family.
  • We Are Affordable!  Estate planning is not only for the wealthy.  Everyone who owns their home or condo or who is starting a family should have an estate plan.  We have gone out of our way to make our rates affordable to everyone without sacrificing the quality of our client service.  We invite the comparison to the fees of other DuPage County estate planning lawyers, and we would like to hear about it if you can find a more cost-effective solution for your estate plan. 
  • We Know Our Stuff!  Unlike some DuPage estate planning attorneys, the attorneys at O'Flaherty Law have the experience and skill to handle any level of complexity or specialization in your estate plan.  In addition to assisting you with traditional estate planning goals, we can also help with estate tax avoidancecreditor avoidancespecial needs planning, and medicaid planning.   ​​
  • We are Comprehensive!  Because we have a team of attorneys with collective experience in nearly every area of law, our DuPage estate planning lawyers are uniquely positioned to assist you should your estate planning require knowledge in family law, real estate, business law, immigration or probate.  Once we earn your trust by assisting you with your estate plan, you will never have to look elsewhere for an attorney, regardless of the legal issue with which you need assistance.  
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What to Expect From a Legal Consultation

The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.

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1515 Legacy Cir., Ste. 1

Naperville, IL 60563

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Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
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I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team.  Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys.  Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us.  They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates.  We are here to help!

- Attorney Kevin O'Flaherty, Owner

Check Out Articles and Videos from our DuPage Estate Planning Attorneys

The Benefits Of Revocable Living Trusts in DuPage County

In this article, our DuPage County estate planning attorneys cover Revocable Living Trusts and how they could benefit your estate plan.

In short, a Revocable Living Trust can offer you multiple benefits in your estate plan, including:

  • Saving Money:  Your estate and your loved ones will save thousands of dollars on attorney fees because your estate will avoid probate court. 
  • Immediate Distribution of Assets:  Your family will have immediate access assets without having to wait a year or longer while your assets are held up in probate.  
  • Avoidance of Guardianship if you Become Mentally Incompetent: If you become incapacitated, your family will have immediate access to your assets for your benefit without costly and lengthy guardianship proceedings.
  • Save Your Loved Ones the Headache of Probate or Guardianship Proceedings:  Both Probate and Guardianship proceedings take significant amounts of time and effort by your loved ones and this headache and wasted time can be avoided altogether with the use of wills and trusts. 

Learn more from our DuPage County estate planning attorneys about the benefits of Revocable Living Trusts.

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Goals of a Good Estate Plan in DuPage County

In this article, our DuPage County estate planning lawyers explain several goals that our clients can accomplish through proper estate planning, including: 

  • The appointment of fiduciaries and assuring proper distribution of assets to loved ones when you pass;
  • Avoidance of a costly and time-consuming probate case upon your passing;
  • Avoiding an expensive guardianship case if you become mentally incompetent;
  • End of life and life support instruction;
  • Minimizing estate tax;
  • Special needs planning;
  • Sheltering assets from creditors;
  • Medicaid planning.

Our Dupage estate planning attorneys also discuss the key tools that we use to accomplish these goals:

  1. Revocable Living Trust: Primary estate plan document, provides inheritance directions and establishes successor trusts for children and provides for disability,
  2. Pour-Over Will: Safety net document, stipulates that assets not transferred to a trust during lifetime will be distributed according to the terms of the trust; also establishes guardianship of minor children.
  3. Healthcare Power of Attorney: Designates who can make medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
  4. Financial Power of Attorney: Allows your spouse or successor agents to handle financial transactions on your behalf.  
  5. Living Will: States your wishes if you become incapacitated and death is imminent except with the exception delaying procedures.

Read the full article by our DuPage estate planning attorneys explaining the goals of a good estate plan.

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How To Choose A Trustee or Executor to Administer Your Estate

In the following companion article, our DuPage County estate planning attorneys further discuss some things you should consider when naming a trustee or executor to administer your trust or will when you pass. We also go over how to use fiduciaries to ensure that your assets are properly distributed to your loved ones. In general, you should consider the amount of time that the person will have to devote to the administration of your estate, the experience the prospective trustee or executor has in financial matters, and the resources at the individual's disposal.

Read the entire article by our DuPage County estate planning attorneys explaining how to choose a trustee or executor.

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