Estate Planning Attorney

Protect Your Family and Legacy with Marshiano Law Group

Are you looking for an experienced estate planning attorney in Chicago, IL who understands your unique needs?

At Marshiano Law Group, we offer personalized estate planning solutions that provide peace of mind and secure your family’s future. With over 25 years of experience and a track record of managing over $1B in transactions, Attorney Tony Marshiano delivers unparalleled expertise in crafting comprehensive estate plans.

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)

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What is Estate Planning?

More Than Just Documents, It’s About Peace of Mind

Estate planning goes beyond simply drafting a will. It’s about creating a comprehensive strategy that reflects your values, protects your assets, and ensures your loved ones are cared for according to your wishes.

Our compassionate team at Marshiano Law Group is dedicated to guiding you through every step of the process, making complex legal matters accessible and manageable.

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Have your wishes known and followed when it matters most.

Why is Estate Planning Crucial in Illinois?

  • Protect Your Assets: Safeguard your hard-earned assets and ensure they are distributed to your beneficiaries according to your wishes.
  • Minimize Taxes: Implement strategic planning to reduce potential estate taxes, preserving more of your wealth for your loved ones.
  • Direct Healthcare Decisions: Outline your medical preferences with advanced directives and healthcare power of attorney, empowering someone you trust to make decisions if you cannot.
  • Plan for Your Children’s Future: Name guardians for minor children, ensuring their well-being in any circumstance.
  • Avoid Probate Complications: Simplify the transfer of assets and potentially avoid the time-consuming and costly probate process through proper planning.

Our Estate Planning Services in Chicago

Wills and Trusts

Our estate planning attorneys draft comprehensive wills to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. We also specialize in creating various types of trusts – powerful tools for asset protection, probate avoidance, and tax optimization both during your lifetime and beyond.

Advanced Directives

We help you establish critical documents including:

  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Healthcare Power of Attorney
  • Living Wills
  • HIPAA Authorizations

These essential documents ensure your financial and healthcare wishes are honored if you become unable to make decisions yourself.

Long-Term Care Planning

Navigating the complexities of aging can feel overwhelming. Our Chicago estate planning lawyers provide strategic advice on planning for potential long-term care needs, addressing crucial aspects like Medicaid eligibility and asset protection strategies.

Probate and Trust Administration

When you’ve lost a loved one, dealing with legal matters can be challenging. We provide compassionate guidance through probate or trust administration, ensuring your loved one’s wishes are honored efficiently.

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

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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

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Why Choose Marshiano Law Group for Your Estate Planning Needs?

Unmatched Experience

With over 25 years of experience in business, real estate, and estate planning, Attorney Tony Marshiano brings invaluable insight to every client’s situation. Having facilitated over $1B in transactions throughout his career, he understands the complex interplay of assets and legal strategies.

Award-Winning Representation

We’ve been recognized among the Top 1% of Chicago Attorneys by Expertise.com (2021-2024) and maintain an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

Comprehensive Approach

As both an attorney and real estate broker, Tony Marshiano offers a unique perspective that encompasses all aspects of your financial life. This holistic approach ensures that your estate plan works in harmony with your overall financial goals.

Personalized Attention

We take the time to understand your unique needs and family dynamics. Your estate plan will be tailored specifically to your situation, not based on generic templates.

Network of Professionals

Our established network of financial planners, accountants, tax advisors, and insurance specialists allows us to coordinate all aspects of your estate planning, ensuring a comprehensive strategy.

Never compromise when it comes to your family and your legacy. Schedule a consultation with our experienced estate planning attorney in Chicago, IL. We’re here to protect what matters most and provide you with the peace of mind you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning in Illinois

Want answers to your specific Estate Planning situation?

Want answers to your specific Estate Planning situation? Schedule a Consultation with Attorney Tony Marshiano to get direct answers for your unique family needs.

The cost of estate planning in Chicago varies based on your needs and the complexity of your situation. At Marshiano Law Group, we offer transparent pricing and strive to provide exceptional value. Most comprehensive estate plans range from $1,500 to $3,000, with more complex situations requiring additional investment.

In Illinois, the probate process typically takes between six months to a year for straightforward estates. However, complex estates or disputes can extend this timeline. Our estate planning strategies often include probate avoidance techniques when appropriate.

Estate planning is valuable at any adult age. Even young adults benefit from having basic documents like powers of attorney. However, estate planning becomes particularly important after major life events such as marriage, having children, purchasing property, or accumulating significant assets.

Absolutely. In fact, we recommend reviewing your estate plan every 3-5 years or after major life events such as marriage, divorce, births, deaths, significant changes in assets, or moving to a new state. At Marshiano Law Group, we offer estate plan review services to ensure your documents remain current.

While both wills and trusts direct how assets are distributed, trusts offer additional benefits including potential probate avoidance, privacy, and more control over when and how beneficiaries receive assets. Trusts can also offer protection for beneficiaries with special needs or those who may not be financially responsible.

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.

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