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Probate Administration

The suburban Chicago law firm of Russell Baldwin helps families through the probate process, which is the legal process of distributing assets to heirs and beneficiaries after someone dies.

When someone dies, an executor is designated to distribute the deceased person’s property.  Good legal advice and guidance can expedite the probate process, prevent costly errors, and protect against the executor being sued.  The law firm serves clients in the Chicago suburbs of Naperville, Geneva, St. Charles, and Batavia.

Attorney Russell Baldwin:

  • Serves as executor or administrator in probate cases, when requested.
  • Provides legal advice and assistance to family members who are named as the executor of a loved one’s will.
  • Administers trusts created for the benefit of children and disabled adults.
  • Represents heirs in probate cases.

"Sometimes I will oversee the administration of an estate from the perspective of an heir who is not the executor,” said Lawyer Baldwin.  “In these cases, the heir wants to make sure the job is being done properly.  In these cases, I oversee the administration and make sure the rules are being followed.  I also handle contested wills and contested trusts.”

There are several situations where children and heirs can have wills thrown out by contesting them in court.  There are also legal remedies for elderly people and their children when guardians and trustees abuse their fiduciary duty.

To schedule an initial Elder Law/Medicaid assessment,
Please call the law firm of Russell E. Baldwin, Chartered
at (630) 717-4552

Russell E. Baldwin, Chartered
1601 North Bond Street
Suite 206
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (630) 717-4552
Fax: (630) 717-4556
Email


Member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Member of the Probate Committee of the DuPage County Bar Association
Member of the Probate Committee of the Kane County Bar Association


The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

Member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Member of the Probate Committee of the DuPage County Bar Association.
Member of the Probate Committee of the Kane County Bar Association

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