Probate Will Trusts and Estate Planning

Probate Law in Chicago

The Law Offices of Daniel Moulton provides effective probate representation for clients in the Chicagoland area. Attorney Moulton understands how emotionally straining probate cases can be for you and your relationships. He is determined to help relieve the stress and help make the process simple for you and your family. Call the office at (773) 429-1001 to schedule a legal consultation.

Probate Cases We Represent

A Supportive and Personalized Process

When your loved one is not in good health, our office understands the obstacles that you may be facing. When you work with The Law Offices of Daniel Moulton, you will be working directly with Attorney Moulton throughout the entire process. He will endeavor to provide counsel during the most important times. Because Attorney Moulton focuses on reliable and personable services, his law offices have been a trusted source since 1999.

Living Will:

Living will is also known as a advanced directive. It is essentially a legal document that provides instructions regarding the medical care of a person. This is beneficial if you ever become incapacitated or extremely ill and cannot communicate those choices yourself. The specifics will most often include considerations such as whether you want life-sustaining medical treatments. Examples: feeding tubes or breathing tubes. 

Through your power of attorney this agent directly communicates with your physicians on your behalf to explain your desires outlined in your living will. 

Last Will & Testament:

Last will & testament is often called a will. This is a legal document that provides detailed instructions that indicate what should happen after his/her death. The reason why a will is vital is if a person dies without having a will they are said to be "intestate." Pennsylvania intestacy laws govern the distribution of the property of the person that passed away. In your will, you will choose an executor of your estate. This person is responsible for keeping financial records, paying outstanding debts/taxes, and gathering property.

Should I Have a Living Will or a Lasting Will?

Often, we are asking if a person should have a lasting will or a living will. The short answer is you should have both. Both give you the peace of mind that your wishes will, in fact, be followed when you can't make them known yourself. In the case of a last will and testament, by having one this can also make the probate process a lot smoother, while a living will can provide guidance to your loved ones in making difficult decisions.

When Should I Get a Living Will/Lasting Will?

Another question that is frequently asked is when should I get a living & lasting will? This too is a short easy answer. The answer is now. No one is able to predict the future, so the quicker you have your preferences recorded in a living will & last will & testament truly the better.