Estate planning for families as they really are

What is happening

Without a plan, Illinois law decides who makes decisions for you if you cannot, who raises your minor children, and who receives your property. Those default rules rarely match a modern family. Stepchildren, unmarried partners, and loved ones who receive public benefits are common examples where the defaults fall short.

What can be done

• A will names who receives your property, who serves as executor, and who would guard minor children.
• Financial and health care powers of attorney name the people you trust to act for you, and a living will records your wishes for end-of-life care.
• A revocable living trust can hold property privately, may help avoid probate for assets titled in it, and can manage money for young or vulnerable beneficiaries.
• A review of beneficiary forms and how property is titled, so the pieces of your plan work together.
• Guidance on a business succession plan, when you own a business.

Plans are offered in three tiers: see Services and Pricing for what each includes and how fees work.

Why DT Law

Yung Truong practiced Illinois probate and estate planning, including contested matters, from 2021 to 2025, so she has seen firsthand what happens when plans are missing or unclear. Her work with children as a Registered Behavior Technician shapes how she plans for families with special needs. Read more about Yung.