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Estate Planning

Looking for an Estate Planning Lawyer or Estate Administration Lawyer in your Area?

Everyone should have a current estate plan that at a minimum includes a simple will, an advanced healthcare directive, and a power of attorney. Nonetheless, since estate planning requires the disclosure of significant personal and financial information, many people put it off. Finding an estate planning attorney with the skill, knowledge, and compassion to help protect your future interests can be daunting.

Estate Planning

Protect What Matters Most, Now and for the Future

Our estate planning services help individuals and families prepare for the future with confidence. Whether you’re safeguarding your assets, caring for loved ones, or planning for incapacity, we offer comprehensive legal solutions tailored to your needs. From wills and trusts to tax strategies and healthcare directives, we take a thoughtful and proactive approach to planning.

Our goal is to ensure your wishes are honored and your family is protected during times of transition. At Braiman & Associates, we make complex decisions feel clear and manageable.

Estate Administration

Estate administration involves managing and distributing a loved one’s estate according to their wishes or state law. We assist executors and administrators with everything from probate court filings to asset distribution.

Our team helps reduce stress and avoid errors during this often-overwhelming process. We provide legal support every step of the way, whether you’re handling a small estate or a complex one.

Let us guide you with clarity, respect, and professionalism.

Probate

Probate is the legal process of validating a will and settling an estate. We work to streamline probate proceedings, minimizing delays and complications.

Our team helps clients manage court filings, debts, taxes, and distributions. If disputes arise, we provide strong advocacy to protect your rights and interests.

With Braiman & Associates, you’re never alone during probate.

Business Succession Planning

Business succession planning ensures your company continues to thrive beyond your leadership. We help business owners create customized strategies for transferring ownership and management.

Whether passing the business to a family member or preparing it for sale, we provide legal guidance for a seamless transition. Proper planning reduces risk, tax exposure, and legal issues.

Secure your legacy with thoughtful, forward-looking legal support.

Wills

Clear, Legally Binding Plans for the Future

A will is a foundational part of any estate plan, outlining how assets will be distributed and who will care for dependents. We draft both simple and complex wills tailored to your unique situation. With a legally sound will in place, you gain peace of mind knowing your wishes will be respected.

We guide you through each decision, making the process easy and stress-free. Protect your legacy and loved ones with a properly executed will.

Simple Wills and Complex Wills

Whether your estate is modest or complex, we can draft a will that reflects your wishes clearly. Simple wills are ideal for straightforward estates, while complex wills address blended families, large assets, or business interests. We help you consider every detail, including guardianship, property distribution, and executor roles.

Our team ensures your will meets Illinois legal standards and avoids common pitfalls.

Let us help you take control of your future.

Living Will

A living will outlines your preferences for end-of-life medical care if you’re unable to communicate. It ensures your wishes are known regarding life support, resuscitation, and other critical decisions.

Our attorneys help you draft a clear, enforceable living will in accordance with Illinois law. It brings peace of mind to both you and your loved ones during emotionally difficult times.

Protect your autonomy with this essential document.

Trusts

Strategic Asset Protection Through Legal Trusts

Trusts are flexible legal tools that allow you to manage, protect, and distribute assets efficiently. Whether for tax benefits, privacy, or care of a loved one, we create trusts tailored to your needs. We’ll help you choose the right trust structure and guide you through the process. Trusts can offer advantages over wills, including avoiding probate and ensuring long-term care.

With Braiman & Associates, you can build a legacy with confidence.

Special Needs Trust

A special needs trust allows you to leave assets to a disabled loved one without jeopardizing their government benefits. This type of trust ensures they receive financial support while maintaining eligibility for Medicaid or SSI. We design trusts that are compliant with state and federal regulations.

Our compassionate approach puts the individual’s care and dignity first. Plan today to support their tomorrow.

Supplemental Needs Trust

Supplemental needs trusts are designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. These trusts provide for non-essential needs, like education, travel, or personal care, while protecting public benefits.

We help families craft thoughtful plans that provide flexibility and peace of mind. Every trust is tailored to your family’s unique situation and goals.

It’s a powerful way to show lasting support.

Revocable Trust and Irrevocable Trust

Revocable trusts give you control over your assets during your lifetime and simplify transfer upon death. Irrevocable trusts offer tax and asset protection benefits but limit future changes.

We help clients determine the right type of trust for their financial and family needs. Our trusts are carefully crafted to meet legal requirements and your long-term goals.

Start building your estate plan with flexibility or protection in mind.

Charitable Trust

Tax planning is a critical element of estate planning that can preserve more of your assets for future generations. We identify strategies to reduce estate, gift, and income taxes.

Our legal team works closely with financial advisors and CPAs to create a coordinated plan. Whether you’re passing on a business, real estate, or investments, we help protect your wealth.

Keep more of what you’ve earned through smart legal planning.

Tax Planning

Minimize Taxes, Maximize Your Legacy

Tax planning is a critical element of estate planning that can preserve more of your assets for future generations. We identify strategies to reduce estate, gift, and income taxes. Our legal team works closely with financial advisors and CPAs to create a coordinated plan.

Whether you’re passing on a business, real estate, or investments, we help protect your wealth.

Keep more of what you’ve earned through smart legal planning.

Health Care Proxy

Choose Who Will Speak for You When You Can’t

A health care proxy is a legal document that allows you to appoint a trusted individual to make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so. It ensures your healthcare preferences are honored during times of incapacity or emergency.

By naming a proxy, you give clear guidance to medical professionals and peace of mind to your loved ones. We help you draft a legally sound proxy that reflects your wishes and protects your rights.

With Braiman & Associates, you stay in control, even when you can’t speak for yourself.

Advanced Health Care Directive

An advanced health care directive spells out your wishes regarding medical treatment if you can’t speak for yourself. It provides guidance to your doctors and peace of mind to your loved ones.

We help you document your preferences clearly and legally. This directive is a critical part of a comprehensive estate plan.

Be prepared for the unexpected with a well-crafted health care directive.

Healthcare Power of Attorney

A healthcare power of attorney allows someone you trust to make medical decisions if you’re unable to do so. It ensures continuity of care based on your values and preferences.

We help you choose and legally empower the right person for this important role. This document can prevent confusion or conflict during medical emergencies.

Take control of your future healthcare decisions with confidence.

Durable Power of Attorney

A durable power of attorney gives a trusted individual authority to manage your financial and legal affairs. It remains in effect even if you become incapacitated.

We help you clearly define powers and limitations to protect your interests. This document is essential for seamless management of your finances in emergencies.

It ensures your affairs are in capable hands when you need help most.

Healthcare Proxy

A healthcare proxy designates someone to make healthcare decisions on your behalf. This ensures your treatment aligns with your values when you’re unable to communicate.

We guide you through the process of choosing the right proxy and putting your wishes in writing. A legally valid proxy helps avoid family disputes and confusion in a medical crisis.

It’s a vital step in planning for your healthcare future.

Medicare and Medicaid Planning

Medicare and Medicaid planning helps you qualify for government benefits while preserving your assets. We provide strategies to cover long-term care costs without losing your home or life savings.

Our team helps with eligibility, spend-down planning, and asset protection. This complex process is simplified with our knowledgeable guidance.

Plan ahead to ensure comfort, care, and financial stability.