Our Northshore, IL estate planning lawyers draft custom documents and advise clients about wills, powers of attorney for health care and durable powers of attorney for property. We recommend revocable living trusts to avoid probate. You may also need an irrevocable trust in certain circumstances. If you give assets upon your death to a beneficiary in any manner other than outright, a testamentary trust is essential. Having a competent and experienced estate planning attorney will ensure you always consider contingency planning so that you have a well-drafted estate plan providing depth and flexibility.