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Cook County & Lake County, Illinois

Steven Peck

Steven Peck

Attorney at Law

With over 30 years of experience in the fields of estate and tax planning, Attorney Peck is a highly-regarded estate planning lawyer who is well-versed in trust law. He's fully capable of providing you and your family with the comprehensive counseling you need in order to make the most of your assets and set your intentions for the future in motion. The first two hours of our initial consultation are complimentary — learn more about Steven's legal services and contact our office in Riverwoods, Illinois to start designing a plan today.
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Comprehensive Planning Services

Trusts

Trusts are legal documents that allow their creators to specify exactly how they want their assets and property distributed. Many people choose to incorporate some form of trust into their estate plan, as they help the trust-makers heirs and beneficiaries avoid the probate process after their passing. Our attorney, Steven Peck, can walk you through the benefits of revocable, irrevocable, and other types of trusts, and provide personalized counsel for the creation of your own. Reach out to our office in Riverwoods, Illinois to get started.

Asset Protection

Asset protection planning is especially crucial for professionals and business owners — whose estate could be at risk due to the nature of their employment. To safeguard your assets, consult an experienced estate and tax planning attorney who knows the proper risk management strategies to apply to your specific situation. At the Law Offices of Steven H. Peck, Ltd., we can help you limit liability and find peace in knowing your hard-earned assets are secure. Give our attorney a call today for the skilled support you deserve.

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- MOIRA S -

Dear Steven, I wanted to let you know how pleased Ann Marie and I were with your advice and counsel in putting together our very detailed estate planning portfolio. Your extensive knowledge was a tremendous benefit to us and helped us think through all the ramifications of thinking about our children and grandchildren's legacy. Your initial consultation was invaluable, as you know the exact questions that are necessary to be answered to generate extensive and detailed legal documents to ensure our heirs maximize the result of our estate.

- MICHAEL -

We were planning an extended foreign trip and had not done proper estate planning. We called Steven and he squeezed us into his schedule for an initial, intensive, consultation. During this extended meeting he was able to determine exactly our plan required. Due to the complexity of the trusts and other documents needed, he and his associate worked over the weekend to finish the full set of trusts, wills, powers of attorney for health care, living will, and a full set of durable powers of attorney. He also detailed how to have all of our property re-titled so it could be transferred to the trusts. Estate planning can be complex so we were happy we were able to find a very knowledgeable specialist in estate and tax law. We couldn't be happier that we found him.

- ROXANNE -

Mr. Peck is an outstanding attorney. Our family hired him to do several trusts and estate planning. His personalization and attention to detail is very impressive. But, what sets him apart from everyone is his accessibility and personal interest in his clients. He truly cares about making sure his clients are thoroughly taken care of. He would highly recommend him.

- ROSE O -

Steve is an excellent attorney - very knowledgeable and thorough. He put together an estate planning portfolio for me, not only advising what should be done, but explaining why it should be done. I highly recommend him!

- DAVE B -

Steve is Excellent. Highly recommended. Extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Explained everything for us and the organized portfolio is incredible. We are so happy we found him.
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Wills vs. Trusts: Which One is Right for You?

There are many documents that can be executed as part of a comprehensive estate plan. However, wills and trusts are integral to planning efforts, but each has a distinct purpose. Whether you need a will, a trust, or both depends on your specific situation.

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My Sibling Took My Mom to a Lawyer to Change Her Will a Month Before She Died

There’s nothing easy about coping with the emotional strain of helping an aging and infirm parent. Of course you want to be there for them in any way you can and make their final days as pain-free and serene as can be. However, adult-age children can also be dealing with unexpected stress from their siblings and other family members regarding inheritance.

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How to Handle Creditors’ Claims as an Executor or Trustee

As an executor or trustee of an estate, it is your responsibility to handle the creditors’ claims process. This includes notifying potential claimants, paying valid claims, and ordering the payment of expenses and claims.  If you were appointed to serve as a trustee or executor of an estate, attorney Steven H. Peck can provide guidance on the best practices for handling creditors’ claims and help ensure that you fulfill your fiduciary duty to the estate and its beneficiaries.

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Serving Illinois Clients For Over 30 Years

If you are looking for a lawyer to handle your complex and sensitive estate planning matters in Lake County or Cook County, look no further than The Law Offices of Steven H. Peck, Ltd. For over 30 years, our attorney has served his Riverwoods, Illinois community and beyond with a range of trust and estate-related needs, including asset protection, estate administration, charitable giving planning, and more. Whether you're newly married or newly single, we know how to advise you in accordance with your goals and help you make the most of your assets. Reach out to us now to schedule your initial consultation.

In addition to estate planning and administration, we offer essential elder law services for our Lake County and Cook County clients. Our attorney will provide you and your loved ones with the knowledgeable and compassionate guidance you deserve when important decisions about long-term care must be made. Safeguard the legacy you worked hard to build by partnering with a skilled trust and estate lawyer — ours wants to help you and your family achieve peace of mind about your future, and we have the resources you need to make your future wishes known. Contact us today to start protecting what matters most.