Gregory MacDonald

Integrity, Experience, and Insight in Probate and Trust Administration
Pluymert, Piercey, MacDonald & Amato, Ltd. is a northwest suburban Chicago law firm providing probate and trust administration services. Our offices are conveniently located in Hoffman Estates and Des Plaines, Illinois.

Once you have established an estate plan that maximizes the transfer of wealth, you want to be assured that your final wishes will be carried out. Our experienced probate and trust administration attorneys attend to the details of that process.

What is Probate?

Probate is the court procedure for managing and administrating the assets for one that cannot do it themselves (i.e. the incapacitated, and the family). Probate includes the identification of assets, the payment of, and the distribution of the remainder of the estate to intended beneficiaries. A variety of facts and circumstances can factor into what choice is best for you and your family. By consulting our probate and trust administration lawyers, you will receive a thorough examination of your situation along with recommended solutions.

What is Trust Administration?

Another way our attorneys can help you plan for the future is through trust administration. A trust is a legal entity used to hold legal title to property for the benefit of one or more persons. It is a widely used method of setting aside assets for beneficiaries. Through trust administration, your assets are managed so that their value is protected and preserved for your intended beneficiaries. Proper trust administration can help pay off current debts and ensure the trust’s security and prosperity.

Sometimes, probate involves more than the process of marshaling and distributing assets. When disputes arise concerning debts, testator intent (the wishes of the person who made the will), or intended beneficiaries, our lawyers will defend your interests. These disputes can be highly contentious and emotional. We are well versed in contested probates and will guide you through the process to quell emotional pain.

Pluymert, Piercey, MacDonald and Amato, Ltd. is available to serve you with integrity, experience and insight. Contact us for a consultation.

Pluymert, Piercey, MacDonald & Amato, Ltd. serves individuals and businesses in Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, and Lake counties, including the cities of Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Chicago, Des Plaines, and surrounding areas.