At the offices of Law Office of Henry Repay, one question we hear a lot is, “What is a probate lawyer, anyway?” A probate lawyer handles matters of trust and estate planning such as filing last wills and testaments. We're the ones you talk to if there is a question of what happens to the assets of the deceased, you want to prepare for the inevitable or you simply make your legal wishes known in preparation for a time when you won't be able to.
The most important thing to remember about filing a will is that you don't want to wait. Even when you're still young and healthy, an accident could happen and leave you in a condition where you can't convey your wishes. When you talk to our probate lawyers, we can guide you through the process of deciding what happens to your estate and any dependents such as children.
Our probate lawyers can help residents in the Belvidere, Illinois, area file their end-of-life wishes, divide up their estates, decide what happens to children (and, yes, pets), and assign a power of attorney for situations where you are no longer capable of making sound decisions.
This way, you are less likely to contribute to a situation where family members are fighting over your estate. The probate process is something that is going to happen anyway, so you shouldn't put off making these decisions now.
Your wishes are laid out in plain English to give your estate a leg to stand on so that it is less likely to be gobbled up by legal fees. If you are uncertain about your exact wishes or are unsure of what matters might be an issue for a probate lawyer, give us a call so that we can set up an appointment and go over your options.