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McHenry County Probate Attorney | Estate Lawyer, McHenry County IL

Our McHenry County probate attorneys have the skills and experience to put you in the best position to succeed in your contested probate matter and to handle your uncontested probate case in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
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"Kevin was extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable when I came to him for help. I would definitely recommend O'Flaherty Law!"

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We believe your attorney should not speak in legalese

Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese.  You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand.  You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.

We believe your attorney should be accessible

The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls.  Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails.  An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.

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We believe your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes

Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs.  Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible.  It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.

Regardless of the nature of your case, we have an experienced attorney who will focus on your individual needs. Our team of attorneys works closely together, bringing each of their different fields of experience to bear in order to optimize our client care.

Client Testimonials

Christi M.

Kevin's firm handled setting up my will and trust recently. They took something that seemed intimidating and made it easy to understand. I've also referred a couple clients to Kevin - he's trustworthy, approachable and very fairly priced.

Marvin

"I've used Kevin and his firm's services since 2011. He gave undivided attention to my cases, advised me on different options and..."

Rachel B.

"Kevin was extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable when I came to him for help. I would definitely recommend O'Flaherty Law!"

About McHenry County Probate Attorneys:

  • You And Your Family Will Be in Excellent Hands! Our firm has built a reputation for being great at what we do and for providing exceptional service and communication to our clients. Many of our clients have taken the time to leave us positive testimonials.  In 2016 we received the Avvo Client's Choice Award due to the overwhelmingly positive reaction from our clients.  In 2015 Kevin O'Flaherty was honored with Suburban Life Magazine's Best Under 40 Award.  Our McHenry County probate attorneys are knowledgeable, experienced, and singularly focused on amazing client service. 
  • We Are Cost Effective!  Our McHenry County probate attorneys are cost-effective and efficient, to handle your loved one's estate as expeditiously as possible. Choosing the wrong probate attorney can be unnecessarily expensive, but with O'Flaherty Law, you know you'll be getting the right help for an affordable cost.
  • We Are Comprehensive!  It is common for probate cases to require knowledge in many areas of law, such as real estate, family law, business law, or litigation.  Our team of experienced McHenry County attorneys collectively have experience in nearly every area of law.  We work as a team to make sure that you get the benefit of all of our experience. 
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What to Expect From a Legal Consultation

The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.

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Location

Office Address

8411 Pyott Rd., Ste. 107

​Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

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Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team.  Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys.  Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us.  They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates.  We are here to help!

- Attorney Kevin O'Flaherty, Owner

Check Out Articles and Videos from our McHenry County Probate Attorneys

The McHenry County Probate Process Explained

In this article, our McHenry County estate lawyers explain the probate process in McHenry County, Illinois. A probate case is initiated by filing a petition to open a probate estate along with accompanying documents.  The executor should serve notice upon creditors, heirs, and beneficiaries named in the will (legatees). The executor must also publish notice to unknown creditors in a newspaper of general circulation in McHenry County. Once the period for creditors to file claims with the estate has passed, the executor will present an inventory and accounting to creditors and heirs to show how assets will be distributed. Finally, the executor will file a final report with the McHenry County probate court to demonstrate that his or her responsibilities have been properly discharged.

Read the full article by our McHenry County estate lawyers explaining the McHenry County probate process.

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Independent Administration vs. Supervised Administration of McHenry County Probate Estates

In this article, our McHenry County probate lawyers explain the difference between independent administration and supervised administration of McHenry County probate estates. Indpendently administered estates allow the executor or administrator to make most decisions and distribute most assets without the need for court approval.

Supervised administration will be required if it is either ordered by the court or requested by an heir or creditor. If an estate is supervised by the court, court approval will be required for many of the executor or administrator's decisions, and certain additional reports will be required to be filed with the court.

Reasd the full article by our McHenry County estate lawyers explaining the difference betwee independent and supervised administration of probate estates in McHenry County, Illinois.

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