Wills & Trusts

Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts

Regardless of the size of your estate, it is vital to undergo competent estate planning. By putting wills and trusts in place, you can ensure that your assets will be distributed in accord with your wishes. And if you become incapacitated, advance directives become very important in the handling of your affairs.

McCarthy Duffy LLP aids clients throughout the Chicago area with the planning and execution of estate planning matters. At your convenience, the firm's lawyers can meet with you in any of their four law offices located in downtown Chicago, Palos Park, and Skokie.

The firm believes firmly in providing close, attentive service to each client, taking the time to guide them through the solutions that best fit their needs. Clients often say that, while other attorneys intimidated them, McCarthy Duffy LLP made them feel comfortable in assessing their legal needs and in the execution of the estate plan.

The firm's services encompass the following:

• Wills
• Trusts
• Health care powers of attorney
• Property powers of attorney
• Taxation issues
• Charitable giving
• Guardianships

The firm has represented a wide range of individuals, including executives, entrepreneurs and closely-held business owners in preparing wills and estate plans. A strong emphasis is placed on preserving clients' assets from burdensome estate and gift taxes.

Another key aspect of the firm's representation is the preparation of sophisticated wills, trusts and other documents while remaining cost-effective. The firm's breadth of experience allows for strategic business and succession planning for entrepreneurs and closely-held business owners with a broad asset base.

McCarthy Duffy LLP encourages both seniors and young professionals to make use of the firm's experience and knowledge in formalizing their affairs. John Duffy, Thomas Montgomery and Richard Witry are the firm's lead estate planning lawyers. They also maintain related practices in elder law and probate / estate administration.

Contact the Firm

Set up a consultation with a lawyer from McCarthy Duffy LLP by calling 312-726-0355. You can also to email the firm through this Web site's contact page. Initial consultations for new clients are free of charge.