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Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Your attorney should not speak in legalese.

Finding an attorney that 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.

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.

Your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes.

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Downers Grove Probate Attorneys

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O'Flaherty Law of Downers Grove

4949 Forest Ave., Ste. 1B

Downers Grove, IL 60515

(630) 687-6993
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Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
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9:00am - 6:00pm
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9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
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Why O'Flaherty Law of Downers Grove?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Downers Grove?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Downers Grove?

Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Cost-Effective

When we started our firm in the midst of the recession, we learned to survive in a lean environment and pass the savings on to our clients.  As the economy has improved, we have not changed our philosophy.  We are hungry to grow our client base, and so we have intentionally set our rates below what the market will bear.  Our mission is to make each client walk away feeling that they got more value than they paid for.  This is easier to do when we make our prices affordable.

Client-Focused

The secret to our success as a firm is incredibly simple: we build a personal relationship with each of our clients and treat them with the respect that they deserve.  We pride ourselves on our open lines of communication, frequent check-ins with our clients, and our accessibility.  We are here to help you in any way we can, often leveraging our network of resources to assist you with non-legal issues that you may be having.  We are your one-stop problem-solver and trusted adviser.  All attorneys say that they provide excellent client service, but, unlike other attorneys, we practice what we preach.  We make sure every client walks away happy . . . period.

Comprehensive

We are your community law firm.  Our business is built on long-term relationships with our clients.  Our clients have the luxury of building trust over time with one team of attorneys, rather than having to find a new attorney for each different type of matter that arises over the course of their lives.  No one attorney can be experienced at everything.  That is why we have worked hard to assemble a team of attorneys with extensive experience in different areas of experience.  Our attorneys work together closely to bring our collective experience to bear on any issue that may arise for our clients.

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Great at What We Do

Since our business comes entirely from referrals and community involvement, our reputation for quality legal work is our greatest asset . . . and it is extremely important to us.  Each of our attorneys is truly experienced in his or her practice areas, with the highest personal standards of excellence.  We are proud of our reputation in the community, and we did not achieve it by accident.  Our reputation for excellence comes from hard work, continuing education, and an above-and-beyond approach to our clients’ cases.

Our Downers Grove Probate Attorneys provide excellent service in the following areas of law:

Our attorneys work as a team to provide comprehensive has experience in:
  • We Are Cost Effective!  In this difficult time, the last thing you want to worry about is expensive attorney fees.  At O'Flaherty Law, our Downers Grove estate attorneys are sensitive to our clients' desire for efficient and effective representation.  We pride ourselves on doing excellent work at a fair and affordable rate.   
  • We Care About You And Your Family!   We realize that this is a difficult time for your family.  Our mission is to make the process as painless and smooth as possible, and to provide above-and-beyond client care.  The relationship that we build by being your guide through these difficult waters will last for years to come.  
  • We Are Comprehensive!  At O'Flaherty Law, our attorneys have experience in nearly every area of law, including real estate, litigation, and complex estate planning.  Often a probate or trust administration case will require us to leverage this experience.  If you work with us, you will not be referred to an outside attorney when these issues arise.  

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O'Flaherty Law of Downers Grove

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Downers Grove, IL 60515

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What to Expect From a 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. Although most consultations are complimentary, some may carry a charge depending on the type of matter and meeting location.

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Meet the Owner

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 Downers Grove Probate Attorneys

In this video, Downers Grove estate lawyer Kevin O'Flaherty discusses when probate is necessary in order to administer the estate of a deceased individual.

In this video, Downers Grove estate lawyer Kevin O'Flaherty discusses when probate is necessary in order to administer the estate of a deceased individual.

When is Probate Necessary in Illinois?

In this article, our Downers Grove probate attorneys explain when probate is necessary in Illinois.  

Probate is a court proceeding in which the probate court will oversee the distribution of a deceased individual's estate to creditors and heirs. Probate is typically required in Illinois if the deceased individual owned any real estate outside of a trust or more than $100,000.00 outside of a trust or payable-on-death accounts.

Read the entire article by our Downers Grove probate lawyers explaining when probate is necessary in Illinois.

For this video of Learn About Law, Downers Grove trust administration attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discusses the Illinois probate process.

The Illinois Probate Process Explained

In this article, Downers Grove probate attorneys describe the Illinois probate process.

If probate is necessary, the first step in administering an estate is to file a petition to admit the will to probate and for the issuance of letters of office to the executor. This is accompanied by several ancillary documents such as an Affidavit of Heirship, Oath of Office, and Notice to Heirs and Legatees. We also explain the various documents that must be filed to initiate the probate case, as well as the process for notifying creditors and heirs, and preparing an inventory and final report in order to distribute assets properly.

Read the entire article by our Downers Grove probate attorneys regarding the Illinois probate process.

In this FAQ video, Downers Grove probate attorney Kevin O'Flaherty answers some common questions about probate in Illinois.

Illinois Probate FAQ

In this article, our Downers Grove estate lawyers answer frequently asked probate questions about probate in Illinois, including whether you need an attorney in a probate case, how probate bonds work, how probate is handled if the deceased individual owned real estate in multiple states, and what to do if you are named as the executor in a will.

Read the entire article by our Downers Grove probate lawyers answering frequently asked probate questions.

Further Reading from our Downers Grove Probate Attorneys