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Probate/Guardianships

Probate and Guardianship Lawyers

Probate is in fact two things:

First: Probate is the opening of a deceased person's estate and the settling of all of that person's affairs, including the distribution of the estate's assets and the settling of debts.

Second: Probate is the area of the law that addresses all matters relating to guardianships, including guardianships of minors whose parents can no longer parent them, incapacitated adults who need someone else to look after their affairs, and issues related to guardianships that are already in place.

At the law office of Neubauer, AuBuchon & Johnston, we guide clients through the probate process. Our firm consists of three lawyers offering caring, attentive probate legal services.

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Probate Clarifies the Wishes of the Deceased and Closes the Estate

Probate may seem more difficult than it actually is because of the grief surrounding the probate process. The process is usually smooth because the legalities of the distribution of the estate are most often spelled out clearly in a will.

Handling Sensitive and Emotional Legal Matters

Our experience in handling tough and emotional family law matters, delicate business legal concerns and complicated real estate transactions, as well as our thorough knowledge of estate planning law, allows us to the provide the skilled, attentive and timely guidance that our clients have become accustomed to receiving.

Experienced Guardianship Lawyers

To obtain guardianship over another person and his or her affairs, you must go through the legal guardianship process, including proof that the person cannot care for him or herself, whether a child, adult or an elderly parent with Alzheimer's.

As an alternative to guardianship, our attorneys can help create a power of attorney for health care or property or a living will.

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Practice Areas Office Location

Neubauer, AuBuchon & Johnston
955 Lincoln Highway
Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Branch Office
701 East Hanover
New Baden, IL 62265

Phones: 618-589-1346
Toll Free: 888-749-0978
Fax: 618-632-5789

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