Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning Support for Bucktown Families with College-Bound Kids
When your child turns 18 and prepares to leave for college, your legal role as a parent changes, even if you are still paying the bills and providing daily support. If something unexpected happens, you may not automatically have the authority to speak with doctors, access medical records, or help manage finances for your adult child.
As an experienced estate planning attorney in Bucktown, Marshiano Law Group helps families put the right legal documents in place before a child leaves for school, so you can step in and help when it matters most while respecting your child’s independence and privacy.
Tony took the time to truly understand our family situation and crafted an estate plan that addressed all our concerns. His expertise gave us incredible peace of mind.
– Sarah K., Chicago (Google Review)
Protect Your College Student with the Right Legal Documents
Without proper planning, parents are often surprised to learn that hospitals, schools, and financial institutions may refuse to speak with them about their adult child. A short meeting with an estate planning attorney in Bucktown can help you and your college-bound student authorize trusted parents or guardians to act if needed.
We focus on clear, practical planning that fits your family’s specific needs. For many Bucktown families, that includes creating basic but powerful documents such as a health care directive and powers of attorney that can be used if your child is temporarily or permanently unable to make decisions.
Key protections often include:
• Durable power of attorney for finances so you can help manage bank accounts, bills, and other financial matters if your child cannot manage.
• Health care power of attorney to allow you to speak with doctors and make medical decisions if your child is incapacitated.
• HIPAA authorization so medical providers can share information with you and answer your questions.
• Advance medical directive or living will so your child’s preferences for medical treatment are clearly expressed.
• A simple will or starter estate plan, if appropriate for your child’s situation and assets.
Our goal is to help you feel confident that, if something happens, you are not left waiting on the sidelines, unable to help your own child.
The Estate Planning Process with Marshiano Law Group
Working with our Chicago estate planning attorneys is straightforward and client-focused:
Step 1: Initial Consultation
We begin with a comprehensive consultation to understand your goals, family dynamics, and financial situation. This allows us to recommend the most appropriate estate planning tools for your specific needs.
Step 2: Information Gathering
Our team collects and organizes important information about your assets, beneficiaries, and wishes. This thorough approach ensures your estate plan addresses all aspects of your situation.
Step 3: Strategy Development
Based on your unique circumstances, we develop a customized estate planning strategy that meets your goals while addressing potential tax implications and asset protection concerns.
Step 4: Document Preparation and Review
We meticulously draft all necessary legal documents and review them with you in detail, ensuring you fully understand each component of your estate plan.
Step 5: Execution and Implementation
Once finalized, we guide you through the proper execution of all documents and provide clear direction on how to implement your plan, including asset retitling and beneficiary designations.
Step 6: Ongoing Support and Updates
Estate planning is not a one-time event. As your life changes, we remain available to review and update your plan to ensure it continues to reflect your current wishes and circumstances.
Client Testimonials
Attorney Marshiano made the estate planning process easy to understand. His expertise saved us from potential tax pitfalls we never would have recognized on our own. Highly recommend!
Michael T., Chicago Heights
After putting off estate planning for years, I was surprised at how straightforward Tony made the process. He explained everything clearly and created a comprehensive plan that gives me complete peace of mind about my family’s future.
Jennifer L., Oak Park
What to Expect When You Work with Marshiano Law Group
When you meet with Marshiano Law Group, we start by listening. We talk through your family’s situation, your child’s school plans, and any health or financial concerns. We then explain which documents are recommended and how each one works, in plain language.
Once you and your child are comfortable with the plan, we prepare the documents, review them together, and make any needed revisions. Your college student signs the documents with proper legal formalities, and you receive clear instructions on how and when to use them, including what to keep on hand during the school year and while your child is away from home.
Why Bucktown Families Choose Marshiano Law Group
Marshiano Law Group is a Chicago-based firm with a longstanding focus on estate planning for individuals and families, including parents with college-bound children. Led by Attorney Tony Marshiano, the firm has handled significant planning and transactional matters over decades of practice, helping clients protect assets and prepare for the future.
When you work with an estate planning attorney in Bucktown at Marshiano Law Group, you receive personal attention, straightforward explanations, and a plan tailored to your family. We understand that you want to protect your child without creating unnecessary complications, and we structure your child’s documents so they are practical, clear, and easy to use if they are ever needed.
Protect Your Legacy With a Tailored Estate Plan Today
If you are ready to put clear, enforceable plans in place for your family and your assets, we invite you to speak with an experienced estate planning attorney in Bucktown at Marshiano Law Group. Contact us today so we can review your goals, explain your options, and help you create an estate plan that fits your life.
Contact Us
Whether you need comprehensive estate planning or advice on a specific aspect of asset protection, Marshiano Law Group is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can assist you.
We are more than just attorneys; we are your trusted legal partners dedicated to achieving justice and success for you.
