Belleville Estate Planning Attorney
If you are a citizen of Illinois, you already have an estate plan. The state determines the distribution of your estate based on a stock formula that is the same for all residents. By hiring an estate planning attorney, you can develop a plan that is tailored to your specific needs. At the offices of Richard W. Thompson, we help people understand the options available to them that will best protect their rights and the rights of their families.
Comprehensive Estate Planning
From Medicaid planning, to the specific needs of new and non-traditional families, we can help you plan your estate. The law provides multiple ways to protect your assets, and an estate planning lawyer can help you understand which options will help you the most:
- Wills and trusts
- Guardianships
- Powers of attorney
- Distributions of assets over time
- Plans for disabled family members
- Living wills
- Living trusts
Probate and Estate Administration
Many people develop estate plans so that probate can be avoided upon their death. In addition to our work planning estates, we also help people with probate and estate administration.
Pet Trusts
Did you know that you can provide for your pet in your estate? By establishing a pet trust you can ensure that your pet is taken care of in addition to your family and assets. We can help you develop a comprehensive pet trust.
Contact Us
We believe that everyone has the right to protect his or her assets and family with a comprehensive and personalized estate plan. Contact Us today to schedule your consultation.
Richard W. Thompson, Attorney at Law
Belleville Elder Law Attorney
120 West Main Street, Suite 120
Belleville, IL 62220
Toll Free: 888-378-5392
Phone: 618-207-3980
Fax: 618-235-2811
The law office of Richard W. Thompson, Attorney at Law, serves Belleville, Centerville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Granite City, O’Fallon, Swansea, Washington Park, Waterloo and the counties of St. Clair County, Madison County, and Monroe County in Illinois.
