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Joliet Estate Planning Attorney | Estate Planning Lawyer, Joliet IL

Our Joliet estate planning attorneys will take the time to learn about your family's individual situation and educate you on the most cost-effective solution to achieve your estate planning goals. We have experience in wills and trusts, elder law, estate tax planning, special needs planning.
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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 Joliet Estate Planning Attorneys help you?

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.

Client Testimonials

Christi M.

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.

Marvin

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

Rachel B.

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

About Joliet Estate Planning Attorneys:

  • ​We Go Above-And-Beyond!  Our Joliet estate planning & administration attorneys will take the time to understand your family's personal estate planning goals.  Many of our clients have been so pleased with our service that they have taken the time to leave us glowing reviews.  Due to the overwhelmingly positive response from our clients, we received Avvo Client's Choice Award for Estate Planning in 2016.
  • We Are Affordable! Estate planning does not have to be expensive.  We are proud of our affordable rates.  We invite the comparison to other estate planning attorneys and would like to hear about it if you are able to find a more cost-effective solution for your estate planning goals.  
  • We Know Our Stuff!  Our Joliet estate planning lawyers have extensive experience in advanced estate planning techniques.  Regardless of the complexity of your estate planning goals, we can help.  In addition to wills and revocable living trusts, we have experience in estate tax avoidancecreditor avoidancespecial needs planning, and medicaid planning.   ​​
  • We are Comprehensive!  At O'Flaherty Law, we are your community law firm.  With multiple attorneys who have various areas of experience, we work as a team to provide comprehensive representation to our clients.  We can be your trusted advisor for the long-term regardless of the legal issues that arise in the course of your life. 

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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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Office Address

200 N. Hammes Ave., Ste. E6

Joliet, IL 60435

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Hours of Operation

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
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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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 Joliet Estate Planning Attorneys

Appointing Fiduciaries With Your Estate Plan

In this video, our Joliet estate planning attorneys explains how an estate plan can help you with the first goal of a good estate plan: Appointment of Fiduciaries and Distribution of Assets. A “fiduciary relationship” is an ethical or legal relationship of trust between two parties. Fiduciaries are responsible for managing some aspect of another individual’s affairs, and are held to a high standard of responsibility and care in the management of those affairs. An important aspect of a good estate plan is appointing the right people to manage your affairs if you are unable to do so yourself. If you have further questions in regards to building your estate plan, do not hesitate to contact O'Flaherty law today. We offer unmatched customer service at affordable rates.

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How to Avoid Probate With Revocable Living Trusts

In this video, our Joliet estate planning attorneys discuss using a trust to ensure that your estate avoids probate when you pass. We answer questions such as "What is probate?", "Why is Illinois probate bad?", and "When is probate necessary in Illinois?". A common misconception is that a simple will will allow your estate to avoid probate. This is not the case. A will can ensure that your assets are distributed appropriately in the probate case, but your case will have to go through probate with or without a will. If you have further questions in regards to building your estate plan, do not hesitate to contact O'Flaherty law today. We offer unmatched customer service at affordable rates.

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