Estate Administration 101

Lavelle Law • May 12, 2022

A Lavelle Law Breakfast Briefs Presentation

A book titled breakfast briefs estate administration 101

June 15, 2022

7:45 AM – 9:00 AM

1933 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 127

Schaumburg, IL 60173


Do you know what happens to your assets when you die? Have you been named Executor or Trustee of someone’s estate? Attend our Breakfast Briefs and learn the dos and don’ts of estate administration. Lavelle Law attorneys Brian Warens and Nataly Kaiser will discuss what you need to know about Probate, Heirship, and what happens to your property upon your death. You will also get the rundown on what it means to be an Executor or Trustee, to help you make an informed decision before accepting this important role.


Estate administration can be a very complicated area of law to navigate, especially if an estate plan was not properly drafted, or if the estate is contested. Each state has its own laws regarding aspects of estate planning, and in Illinois, there has been an increase in Will Contests, Guardianship Litigation, Powers of Attorney Disputes, and Trust Administration Disputes.


Learn how to protect yourself and/or your loved one’s wishes. Join us on June 15 for this FREE presentation. A complimentary continental breakfast will be offered. Registration is required as seating is limited. No walk-ins.


Register today by emailing Danielle Palermo at dpalermo@lavellelaw.com.

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MEET THE PANEL


Brian Warens is a shareholder of Lavelle Law who concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, special needs planning, estate and gift tax, guardianship, and probate. Brian provides his clients with the knowledge, understanding, and comfort that their wishes will be carried out no matter what may come to pass.


Nataly Kaiser is a vital member of the Trusts and Estates Litigation team at Lavelle Law. As an associate attorney, she handles a variety of contested estate and probate matters and has been very busy lately representing parties in a variety of trust disputes. Nataly provides her clients a clear road map of their options and the risks involved in their legal matters.

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