Glen Ellyn Estate Planning Attorney – Practical Plans, Plain English

Experienced GLEN ELLYN Estate Planning & Real Estate Attorney with 20+ Years of Trusted Legal Counsel
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Estate planning for Glen Ellyn families

Core documents that cover today—and prepare for tomorrow

Scott Brower Law Offices helps create the essentials: a will, a living trust when it benefits your family, and a power of attorney for healthcare and property. We also include advance directives so your wishes are honored. From homes near Lake Ellyn to accounts along the Roosevelt Road corridor, we align assets with your estate planning documents so everything works together.

Illinois rules that impact your plan

Probate timelines and tax thresholds, explained

We review probate timelines and small-estate options under Illinois law, then structure your plan to minimize court involvement where possible. For families approaching higher asset levels, we discuss estate tax planning strategies designed to fit Illinois rules while keeping your plan flexible as laws evolve.

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Tailored guidance for common goals

Provide for loved ones, reduce delays, stay organized
  • Providing for minors and special needs beneficiaries with clear distribution rules.
  • Reducing administration costs and delays through proper titling and trust funding.
  • Coordinating beneficiary designations so retirement accounts and insurance align with your documents.

Neighborhood-focused support

Local familiarity, smoother execution

From downtown Glen Ellyn to Village Links and neighborhoods near College of DuPage, we coordinate notarization, title work, and advisor conversations so your planning steps are efficient and correctly documented.

frequently asked questions

Answers to questions we hear often

  • Can an out-of-state will be used in Illinois?

    Sometimes, but Illinois formalities matter. We’ll review and advise if a restatement or new documents are better.

  • What assets should go into a living trust?

    Typically real estate and non-retirement accounts; retirement assets usually pass via beneficiary. We provide a funding checklist.

  • How often should I update my estate plan?

    Review every few years or after major life changes—marriage, divorce, a move, a new home, or a significant account change.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Make your Glen Ellyn plan clear and complete

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Meet with us to review your goals and build the right mix of documents for Illinois.