Probate and Estate Administration

Illinois Probate & Estate Administration Lawyer

Wheaton probate lawyer Carol A. Nolan helps surviving spouses and children administer the estates of loved ones. She provides legal advice to those entrusted to oversee the administration of wills, trusts and other estate documents. She also represents the interests of clients in court when valid estate plans do not exist.

Ms. Nolan has devoted her entire career to handling estate planning and probate issues. A frequent presenter on probate law topics, she wrote a chapter on probate law for the Elder Law volume of Illinois Jurisprudence. When you need an experienced estate administration or probate lawyer, call her firm for committed advocacy.

Ms. Nolan offers valuable legal guidance to families throughout Illinois who want to protect assets after a spouse, parent, or loved one passes. Contact Carol A. Nolan, Attorney at Law for effective representation in the following matters:

  • Estate administration - legal counsel for executors and trustees; independent administration of wills and trusts according to the Illinois probate code
  • Probate administration - representing beneficiaries, family members and other interested parties in probate court, estate disputes and will contests
  • Guardianship - Illinois probate court oversees guardianship matters regarding the rights of disabled adults. Probate guardianship provides a way of managing assets for an incompetent individual who does not have an estate plan.
  • Small Estate Affidavit - If a decedent's assets are under $100,000, those assets can pass to the beneficiaries using a small estate affidavit. Learn more

For more information, please see the probate and estate administration information center.

Personal Client Service

Ms. Nolan is committed to personal service and giving clients the specialized attention they deserve. She will personally answer your phone calls and handle every aspect of your case.

For effective probate court representation, please call Carol Nolan at 630-668-6600 or contact her online to arrange a consultation. Ms. Nolan handles estate administration matters in DuPage County, Kane County, Cook County, Will County, and throughout Illinois.