The Truth About Probate
Probate is the process of administering the estate of someone who has died or become incapacitated. It exists because no one can legally sign your name, even your spouse.
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Established in
1982
with more than four decades serving Illinois clients
7,000+
living trust estate plans prepared
Hundreds
of small businesses represented
$2.5B+
in hard-earned assets preserved
When legal decisions feel personal, where do you start?
Some legal needs are planned. Others arrive without warning.
You may know you need an estate plan but not know whether a will or living trust is right for you. You may be starting a business and wondering how to protect yourself as it grows. Or an accident or serious injury may have left you facing medical bills, lost income, and questions about what happens next.
Different situations call for different legal strategies, but they have one thing in common: the decisions can be difficult to make when you do not understand your options.
You deserve clear guidance to help you understand your options and make informed legal decisions.
Get clear answers and a plan built around your goals
At Tuohy Law Offices, we start by understanding what brought you to us.
For estate planning clients, that may mean discussing family, property, trusts, wills, powers of attorney, or probate. For business owners, it may involve choosing or maintaining the right legal structure. For injured clients, it means understanding the options available after an accident, a medical error, a workplace injury, or another serious event.
We listen and guide you through every step of your legal journey, empowering you to make informed decisions. We can help you:
Protect
We work with your financial advisors, CPAs, and financial institutions to secure your assets.
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Preserve
We design a custom estate plan to help you preserve your assets and legacy for the next generation.
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Recover
If a sudden event puts your health and family at risk, we help you recover what you have lost.
Learn HowWhat kind of legal help do you need?
Tuohy Law Offices helps clients with three core areas of law, each centered on protecting what matters and helping you move forward with greater clarity.
Protect Your Legacy
Your most valuable assets are your home and investments. Protect them and ensure a private and timely transfer to your family or partners with a Living Trust.
READ MOREAvoid Probate Court
A Will comes with Probate and can tie up your estate for years and cost your family thousands of dollars and prolonged suffering. You deserve better.
READ MOREControl Your Estate with a Living Trust
We’ve prepared over 7,000 Living Trusts for our clients and helped them avoid probate and preserve over $2.5 billion dollars in hard-earned assets.
READ MOREA law firm that cares about you and our communities
Legal needs change as life changes. Tuohy Law Offices works with people facing both planned decisions and unexpected challenges.
More than 40 years of serving Illinois families and communities
Since 1982, I’ve had the privilege of helping first responders, teachers, laborers, small business owners, and thousands of other Illinois residents protect what they’ve built, plan for the people they love, and navigate important legal decisions.
Many of the people we serve are the same people who strengthen our communities every day. Being able to support them—and give back through programs that have helped tens of thousands of students—has been one of the great honors of my life.
It would be a privilege to represent you, your family, or your business.
Tom Tuohy
Tuohy Law Offices
Tom Tuohy's Awards and Recognition
Why do clients choose Tuohy Law Offices?
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We explain the law in plain words
You should not need a law degree to understand your own estate plan. We explain what the documents mean and how they work together.
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We bring more than four decades of experience
Since 1982, Tuohy Law Offices has helped Illinois families, individuals, and business owners handle important legal decisions.
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We start with your questions
You do not need to know whether you need a will, trust, or another planning tool before you call.
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We look beyond the signature
We help clients understand trust funding, follow-up considerations, and when a plan may need to be revisited.
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We build long-term relationships
Families change, and priorities shift. Our goal is to be a resource you can turn to when they do.
What partners say about working with us
I am proud to state that Tom Tuohy has been my valued friend and legal counsel for more than 35 years. He has compassionately represented countless individuals and families throughout Illinois. His positive attitude and conscientious approach exemplify the legal temperament, diligence, and intellect necessary in jurisprudence. I consider Tom Tuohy one of Illinois’ finest attorneys who can be relied on and trusted.”
I have known of Tom Tuohy’s reputation for a long time through my responsibilities as Police Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. When the time came to take care of my family business and my personal and business affairs, I knew exactly who I would retain. Tom has the extensive professional experience and demeanor you would hope for in an attorney and counselor.” Read More...
Our experience with Tom Tuohy was five stars, from the moment that we walked into his office and meeting his staff and then talking to Tom it felt like we were with friends. My wife and I have been wanting to get our estate planning done for many years, and we were happy that we found Tuohy Law to have it completed finally. Thank You.”
Showing gratitude: Giving back to those who serve
Service has been part of the Tuohy Law Offices story for decades.
We have long worked with police officers, firefighters, first responders, military members, educators, government employees, medical professionals, nonprofit workers, and others whose careers are built around serving their communities.
Through our Service to Those Who Serve program, qualifying individuals can receive a one-third reduction in estate planning fees.
How do you get started with Tuohy Law Offices?
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STEP 1
Tell us what you need help with
Share your legal issue, your concerns, and what you hope to accomplish.
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STEP 2
Understand your options
We explain the relevant legal choices and answer your questions in clear, practical terms.
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STEP 3
Move forward with a plan
We help you take the appropriate next steps and understand what to expect throughout the process.
Virtual appointments are available for many clients, along with in-person meetings at our Oakbrook Terrace office.
The Tuohy Law blog: Practical legal guidance for real-life decisions
Explore practical explanations, timely considerations, and useful questions to help you better understand your options before making an important legal decision.
Protecting Your Estate Plan in Uncertain Times
Now is a good time to make sure you have taken care of the details of your estate plan. Completing the estate plan documents is a relief, but details matter
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August Is National Make-An-Estate Plan Month
Most Americans know they need an estate plan. Far fewer actually have one. August is National Make-A-Will Month, let’s stop putting it off and finally get the conversation started.
Read More about August Is National Make-An-Estate Plan MonthStart the conversation with our team
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Tuohy Law Offices serves clients from our Oakbrook Terrace office, including families throughout Oak Brook, Chicago, DuPage County, Cook County, and surrounding Illinois communities.
