Orland Park Attorneys Representing Beneficiaries

Lawyers in Illinois Committed to Protecting Beneficiaries' Rights

When you have been designated as a beneficiary of a loved one’s estate or trust, you are likely to be happy that the person thought to include you as a beneficiary. In many situations, your receipt of the benefits to which you are entitled occurs without issue. As trusts and estates have become more complex, however, this is not always the case, and you may find yourself in a position in which you need to enforce your rights. At Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck Ltd., our accomplished attorneys are pleased to represent beneficiaries of wills and trusts who seek to enforce their rights to obtain the benefits to which they are entitled.

Legal Counsel for Addressing Faulty Estate Administration

Often, people named as executors and trustees fail to diligently discharge their duties in administering estates and trusts. Sometimes, they do not treat beneficiaries impartially, fail to fully marshal and dispose of the assets of the estate or trust, neglect to follow pertinent requirements of administration set forth in the applicable will or trust instrument, or commit other breaches of their fiduciary duties to the beneficiaries of the estate or trust. These deficiencies in administration can translate into tangible losses and other hardships for beneficiaries. At Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck Ltd., we represent beneficiaries in seeking to correct these deficiencies so as to address any damages our clients have suffered and to otherwise bring about the diligent and proper administration of the trust or estate.

Will and Trust Contests in Illinois

Where you suspect that a loved one did not understand changes that were made to his or her will or trust, or where you suspect those changes were the product of the undue influence of another party, it may be appropriate for you to contest the validity of the will or trust. At Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck Ltd., we regularly counsel and advocate for family members and intended beneficiaries facing these circumstances. We would be happy to evaluate your matter and advise you of the alternatives available to you. Where appropriate, we welcome the opportunity to represent you in proceedings to rectify your situation.

Help with Moving Forward

Our lawyers realize that the time after a loved one’s death can be very confusing and difficult. In addition to your grief and sense of loss, however, you may not fully understand the steps you need to take in asserting your rights to an inheritance. It is also important to recognize how your inheritance may affect your life and financial future. At Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck Ltd., we can explain your rights and responsibilities, as well as provide you with options for protecting your inheritance.

If you would like to learn more about how our firm can help you as a beneficiary to an estate or trust, contact our office. At Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck Ltd., our clients' needs are always our top priority. Call 708-448-8141 for a consultation.