Trust lawyers in Illinois can help people create a legally binding living trust, special needs trust, complex revocable inter vivos trust, Crummey trust, charitable lead or charitable remainder trust, or other types of irrevocable trusts agreements such as QRPTs and GRATs. Estate planning attorneys can help you understand the benefits and limitations of avoiding probate. Important state and federal tax consequences should be considered for any marital, charitable or generation skipping trust.
ACTEC is a fellowship of attorneys seeking to improve trust, estate and tax laws, as well as the procedures and ethics of attorneys who work in those fields. Many of the top trust and estate attorneys belong to this respected organization.
Lawyer Referral Service in Chicago - The Chicago Bar Association sponsors a non-profit Lawyer Referral Service. The public service refers individuals and businesses to local attorneys in Chicago, and the surrounding areas of Cook County, DuPage County, and Lake County, Illinois. More than 300 pre-screened attorneys participate in the Lawyer Referral Service. These attorneys serve on more than 40 different subject matter panels depending on their experience in a particular practice area. The attorneys that participate in the service have an average of 20 years experience.