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We owe it to ourselves and those we love to plan ahead

Flat-Fee Estate Planning, Without the Surprises

Know what your estate plan will cost before you begin. We make it simple to protect your family, avoid probate, and plan with confidence.

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Which Plan is Right For You?

We offer a variety of packages to meet your needs and budget. From simply naming a beneficiary for your house to building and preserving generational wealth, we have you covered.

The TODI Plan
  • Designed for clients who want a simple estate planning solution to transfer assets directly to a named beneficiary and avoid probate.
  • Ideal for homeowners with adult children or anyone looking for affordable estate planning.
  • Priced at $695/$795 (individual/couple)
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The One-Trust Plan
  • A comprehensive estate plan with a revocable living trust to help you avoid probate and plan for incapacity.
  • Ideal for young families, parents, or individuals who want more control over how assets are managed and distributed.
  • Priced at $1795/$1995 (individual/couple)
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The Two-Trust Plan
  • Advanced estate planning strategy using multiple trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and complex family situations.
  • Ideal for high-net-worth individuals, blended families, or those needing estate tax planning or special needs planning.
  • Starting at $2995
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How an Estate Plan Protects
You and Your Family

Planning ahead isn’t just about assets, it’s about protecting your family, your wishes, and your peace of mind. A living trust gives you control today while making things easier for your loved ones tomorrow.

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Avoids Probate

A living trust lets your assets pass directly to your beneficiaries without probate, helping your family avoid delays, extra costs, and added stress.

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Plans for Incapacity

If you become unable to manage things, a trusted person can step in immediately—no court involvement required.

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Protects Children & Grandchildren

You can control how and when assets are distributed, helping ensure younger beneficiaries are protected and funds are used responsibly.

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Reduces Taxes

A properly structured estate plan can help reduce unnecessary taxes, allowing more of your assets to go to your loved ones instead of being lost to the government.

Why Choose AvoidProbate?

Estate planning doesn’t have to be confusing, expensive, or overwhelming. At AvoidProbate, we make the process simple, transparent, and personalized so you can protect your family, avoid probate, and plan confidently for the future.

  • Flat-fee pricing with no surprise hourly billing
  • Fast turnaround times to keep your planning moving
  • Experienced estate planning attorneys guiding you every step of the way
  • Clear, easy-to-understand recommendations and documents
  • Focused on helping families avoid probate and plan for incapacity
  • Complimentary initial consultation to determine the right plan for you
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Frequently Asked Questions

A living trust is a legal document that holds your assets and transfers them directly to your beneficiaries after you pass away, without going through probate. Unlike a will, a trust keeps your affairs private and allows your family to avoid the delays and costs of court involvement.

Probate can cause delays, legal fees, and unnecessary stress for family members. Many families prefer to keep their affairs private and transfer assets more efficiently.

If you die without an estate plan in Illinois, your assets will be distributed according to state intestacy laws — not your wishes. Your estate will likely go through probate, which is a public court process that can take months or years and significantly reduce what your family receives.

When your home and assets are properly placed into a living trust, they can pass directly to your beneficiaries without court involvement.

Yes. If you own a home, have children, or have any assets you want passed on, you need an estate plan. Probate can affect anyone with assets in their name alone, regardless of the size of the estate.

The best time to plan is before a crisis happens. Creating a trust now ensures your family is protected later.