Palley Law Office
Estate Planning Attorney
Chicago, Illinois
Serving Chicago and Suburbs
The Best Estate Plan Makes Life Easier For The People You Love
Spare Your Family and Friends Court, Delay, Conflict, and Expense
Palley Law helps individuals and families throughout the Chicago area create their wills and trusts so that the people they love are protected and the right decisions are made ahead of time. Putting an estate plan in place is an act of love: a gift to your family, your friends, and yourself.
Why Estate Planning
Without a will, trust, or power of attorney, even a close family can end up dealing with:
- Court proceedings
- Frozen accounts
- Disagreements about money or property
- Uncertainty about medical decisions
- Questions about who should care for children
- Stress during an already difficult time
- Added legal fees
The best estate plan does more than transfer assets. It gives a family clear instructions, cares about the people who matter most, and avoids conflict and expense.
I Want to Make Things Easier for My Spouse or Children
A clear estate plan can help reduce confusion, avoid disputes, and make the process more manageable for loved ones.
I Want to Avoid Probate
Trust-based planning can help reduce court involvement, delays, and unnecessary stress for a family.
I Have Children and Need to Name Guardians
A will can help ensure your children are raised by the people you trust if something unexpected happens.
I Want Someone I Trust Making Decisions for Me
Powers of attorney and healthcare directives can give the right person authority to act if illness or an emergency leaves you unable to do do.
Why Palley Law
√ Serving clients throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs
√ Direct attorney access from start to finish
√ Focused on wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Flat fees. Free initial consultation.
√ Fourteen years of legal experience.
√ Convenient downtown Aon Center location
Mr Palley earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Chicago, his law degree at DePaul University, and is licensed to practice law in Illinois. With fourteen years of legal experience, Palley’s professional focus is on estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate. He takes a grounded, responsive approach that is deeply respectful of each client’s goals.
Meet with an attorney about your family, your goals, and the type of plan that makes sense for you.
You Do Not Need to Have Everything Figured Out Before Scheduling
Many people put off estate planning because they think the process will be overwhelming, expensive, or complicated.
It does not have to be.
The first consultation (at no charge) is simply a chance to discuss your family, your assets, and your goals. You do not need to know whether you need a will or a trust before reaching out. That is what the meeting is for.
Palley Law provides an initial consultation at no charge
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are provided for, regardless of the size of your estate. Learn more about estate planning >>>
Trusts
Use revocable trusts and related planning tools to avoid probate, minimize estate tax, protect privacy, and simplify the transfer of assets. Learn more about trusts >>>
Wills
Create clear instructions for who receives your assets, who manages your estate, and who would care for your children. Learn more about wills >>>