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Wills
The emotional aspect of drafting a will as early as possible is better than the alternative family mayhem that’s sure to ensue if you don’t. Writing a will is less expensive than letting the courts appointing an administrator for your estate. When you need to draft a new will or change your existing will due to the addition or loss of assets, children or spouse, contact
Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes & Hoke, LLP .
Trusts
Living trusts
arrange for an inheritance, or whatever remains after probate, to be managed or overseen by a Trustee on behalf of another person either until they reach a specified age or indefinitely. Because of the many circumstances that can surround initiating a living trust, we recommend seeking the professionals at Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes & Hoke, LLP.
Powers Of Attorney
To give someone Power of Attorney shows implicit trust. The State of Illinois allows you to make the type of Power of Attorney either very specific or general. Know that the team of Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes & Hoke, LLP, are here to help carry out your living will and Power of Attorney authorizations.
Elder Law/Guardianships
Entrusting an assisted living facility to give elderly loved ones the care they deserve can be upsetting. The stress of removing a loved one from the comforts of home can exacerbate mental and physical deterioration. Caring for those that have become dependent on healthcare professionals, you can count on Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes & Hoke, LLP, to read over contracts and take a stand when you believe they have been mistreated.
Probate & Estate Administration
No family is without its eccentricities. If you are looking to keep your assets in the family when you pass on, we can help you revise your will to sway the function of your estate as motivation to preserve either family closeness or the longevity of the assets.
Estate Probate
If you are named the
executor of a loved one’s estate, know that it can be a difficult position to be in alone. Know you can turn to
Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes & Hoke, LLP, in
Carbondale to help with the details of filing, handling the debt of the deceased, creating trusts for minors and dispersing the assets according to the will.