If you own a home in Illinois, ensuring that ownership of it will transfer smoothly to whomever you choose without getting tangled up in probate should be a top priority for you. A probate case in Illinois typically takes between one and two years to complete, with complex or contested estates at the longer end of that estimate. The probate process is also public, which means details about your estate are accessible to anyone with an interest. During the probate process, your loved ones may not have access to the assets in your estate, leading to financial difficulties.
Fortunately, there are three legal options available to you that can enable your beneficiaries to avoid the costly and time-consuming public probate process for real estate. When you have an experienced Oak Park, IL probate attorney from the Law Office of Vincent C. Machroli, P.C. helping you prepare your estate plan, you can rest easy knowing your estate plan fully protects your loved ones. The following are the 3 ways that you can be sure that ownership of your home passes to your family members, or to whomever you choose, without the necessity of going through probate