Edwardsville Estate Planning Lawyer
While most people do not argue with the prudence of drawing up a will or trust, few people spend much time making these provisions. Generally an event - an upcoming vacation without the children, the birth of a child, a divorce, or an impending surgery - precipitates the action. For those who put it off, it is perhaps the unpleasant thought of death or the complexity of the process that is daunting. Yet the fact remains that providing a clearly delineated plan for the distribution of your assets, including real property, is the best way to avoid problems in the future.
Contact the estate planning and probate lawyers at Edward T. McCarthy & Associates for assistance designing a will or trust, or if you are embroiled in a will contest and need a clear, supportive legal presence.
Estate Planning
Once you have made the decision to move forward with your estate planning, you may find the process intimidating. When asking yourself where to begin, the thought of hiring an attorney for assistance will most likely be the first thing on your mind. If you are living in the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area of Illinois, choose an experienced law firm with a strong understanding of the laws which dictate the distribution of assets within the state - choose Edward T. McCarthy & Associates. Our attorneys can provide assistance in the following areas:
- Wills and trusts
- Gifts
- Guardianships and conservatorships
- Living wills and trusts (Advance Medical Directives)
- Business successions
We also handle estate issues involving litigation involving:
- Will Contests
- Breach of Trust
- Trustee
- Administrator
Probate
Our attorneys can further assist you in the administration of an estate after the death of a family member. We will assist in the valuation, sale, and distribution of assets. We are prepared to help you understand Illinois probate laws.
Contact one of our skilled estate planning and probate attorneys today.
Edward T. McCarthy & Associates
Business Address:
3 Ginger Creek Parkway
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Mailing Address:
PO Box 276
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Tel: (618) 692-1600
Fax: (618) 656-2840
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