Lincoln Park Guardianship Attorneys at O'Flaherty Law

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.

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, 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 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.

We are Experienced and Great at What We Do! At O'Flaherty Law, our Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys know Guardianship administration can be complicated. Our attorneys have the skill, experience and dedication to educate you on your options and create the most advantageous plan for you and your family. In 2015 Kevin O'Flaherty was honored to be named one of Suburban Life Magazine's Best Under 40. In 2016, we received Avvo Clients' Choice Award for Estate Planning. Kevin is a founder and proud member of Main Street Senior Resources. This is a group of professionals who collaborate to provide superior and comprehensive service to seniors. We look forward to bringing our experience to bear in order to help you and your loved ones.
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We are Efficient and Cost-Effective! We are extremely proud of our affordable rates that allows us to build relationships with more clients. We invite the comparison to other Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys and would like to hear about it if you can find a more affordable solution to your family's planning needs.
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We Go Above and Beyond For You and Your Family! Our Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys always remain accessible to our clients and provide prompt communication regarding all developments in your case. We consider ourselves educators, allowing you to make informed decisions with an understanding of all of your options. Many of our clients have been so "amazed" by our above-and-beyond service that they have taken time out of their busy schedules to leave us glowing reviews.

Lincoln Park Guardianship Attorneys

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Please contact our friendly Lincoln Park Guardianship Attorneys at our nearest location to schedule a consultation.

O'Flaherty Law of Chicago

1941 N. Elston Ave., Ste. A

Chicago, IL 60642

(312) 736-1384

chicago@oflaherty-law.com

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

In this video, Lincoln Park Guardianship attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains the process for filing for guardianship in Lincoln Park.

Filing a Petition for Adult Guardianship in Lincoln Park

Guardianship matters are court cases where an individual is appointed to be responsible for the personal care and management of the finances of an minor, adult or a person who requires special needs and who is mentally incompetent. To initiate an adult guardianship proceeding in Lincoln Park, the person requesting guardianship must file a Petition for Guardianship with the appropriate court.

A Petition for Guardianship must contain the appropriate information:

The relationship of the person filing the petition to the person over whom guardianship is sought.
The name, place of residence, and date of birth of the respondent.
The reason that guardianship is being sought;
The names and addresses of any current guardian or agents appointed in the respondent’s healthcare or financial powers of attorney;
The name and addresses of the spouse, adult children, parents, and adult siblings of the respondent. If none of these are living, then the nearest adult relatives of the respondent should be listed.
The name address of the person or institution with which the respondent is currently residing.
The approximate value of the respondent’s assets.
The expected annual income of the respondent.
The following information for the proposed guardian: name, address, age, occupation, and relationship to the respondent.

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If there is a reason that the petitioner cannot obtain a physician’s report prior to filing your petition, they can file the petition without an accompanying medical report and request that the court issue an order requiring a medical examination for the purpose of obtaining a physician’s report.

In this video Lincoln Park guardianship attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discusses the importance of creating an estate plan if you have minor children

Guardianship For Minor Children in Lincoln Park

Our Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys explain the importance estate planning is when you have minor children. They also discuss the relevant plans, approaches and mindset needed to create a detailed and well-executed estate plan that eliminates worry.

Whether involved in a contested or uncontested proceeding to be named the guardian of a minor child, we understand that this is one of the highest priorities in your life. Our skill, experience, and communication will give you peace of mind while we put you in the best position to succeed. We will pursue every avenue and resource available to us to bring your matter to an efficient and cost-effective resolution.

Read the entire article by our Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys on guardianship for minor children in Lincoln Park.

In this video, Guardianship attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discusses how to prevent potentially costly guardianship proceedings in Illinouis

Avoiding Costly Guardianship Proceedings in Lincoln Park

To be a guardian, a guardianship proceeding must be filed with the appropriate circuit court. Guardianship may be granted if your loved one is unable to communicate appropriate decisions regarding personal or financial matters. This can be due to a number of factors including:

Mental illness
Age
Mental or physical disability; or
Poor life choices such as "gambling, idleness, debauchery, or excessive use of intoxicants or drugs."

To be named a guardian, you will be required to obtain an experienced's report certifying that the guardianship is appropriate. The appropriate forms for Lincoln Park are found on the Cook County Circuit Clerk's website. The report needs to be reviewed carefully to ensure that the experienced's certifications are accurate, and the correct type of guardianship (limited or total/plenary guardianship) is recommended.

Read an article by our Lincoln Park guardianship attorneys explaining more about the adult guardianship process in Lincoln Park.

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Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Your attorney should not speak in legalese.

Your attorney should be accessible.

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

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