Innovation. Experience. Integrity.

A Comprehensive Approach To Estate Planning And Probate

Whether you are administering an estate or creating an estate plan, estate and probate law frequently intersects with other legal areas – for instance, business and real estate. Navigating the many complex, sometimes contradictory, local and state regulations necessitates knowledgeable lawyers.

As a full-service law firm, we at Shaw Legal Services Ltd. provide comprehensive counsel across estate law, probate law and other practice areas. With decades of combined experience, our team’s broad range of experience ensures that we have a 360-degree perspective regarding overlapping legal issues.

We are proud to represent Illinois clients with issues such as:

  • Will preparation
  • Powers of attorney
  • Health care powers of attorney
  • Final accounting
  • Trust preparation and administration
  • Estate administration
  • Title issues
  • Defense from creditors
  • Intestate estates

We have earned a reputation for success in arbitration as well as civil and commercial litigation. Our attorneys walk the fine line of managing an emotional situation while assertively advocating for your best interests.

Passing Your Business To The Next Generation

When you take the initiative to create a business succession plan, you are bolstering your business’s chance for long-term success and setting up your inheritors for financial security. At Shaw Legal Services Ltd., our hands-on practice gives us insight into creating sustainable solutions when continuing or transferring ownership of a company. We plan proactively to prevent disputes between family members and establish the smooth succession of business enterprises across many industries.

Discuss Your Estate Planning Or Administration Needs With Us

The outside perspective of attorneys who have handled myriad complex business and real estate cases can be invaluable when planning or administering an estate. At our office in Chicago, we are here to provide this insight for you. To schedule an initial consultation where you can discuss your needs, reach out to us at 773-453-4861 or through our online contact form.