Illinois Probate Litigation Attorneys

Wills & Trust

Wills and trusts are the foundations of most estate plans. A will is a legal document that specifies your wishes for your assets and your dependents after your death. Upon your death, the will is verified and administered in probate court. This can be a lengthy and sometimes expensive process for your beneficiaries. A trust operates differently than a will. Your assets are assumed by a trust while you are alive and transferred immediately to your named beneficiaries after your death. A trust generally does not go through the probate process. At Burke & Handley, we have years of experience working with both wills and trusts and litigating disputes that may arise thereafter.

Probate Litigation

Occasionally there is cause for a probate dispute. These disputes can arise when the validity of a will is challenged, property ownership is unresolved or other factors come into question. Robert Handley is a skilled negotiator and litigator, and he has many years of experience representing both claimants and estates in a wide variety of probate disputes.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how our firm can help you with your probate dispute.