If you’re an out-of-state attorney that has just resolved a case where you represented a minor plaintiff whose state of residency is Illinois, you may think that your job is almost wrapped up once the settlement is signed, and the defendant has agreed to pay. However, the reality is that the hardest part of the case which is the Illinois probate approval – is usually the highest and hardest mountain to climb. This is because of the risks associated with getting it wrong can lead to catastrophic consequences, such as the tanking of your professional reputation, the sullying of your client relationship, as well as the whole issue affecting your firm’s bottom line.
The probate approval process isn’t a minor procedural step that can be delegated to a junior attorney or paralegal to be resolved with a few hours of research – it is instead a complex, state-specific legal proceeding which carries substantial liability for the lawyer who signs the petition. In addition, if you’re either not familiar with the Illinois Probate Act or licensed in Illinois, you’re exposing yourself to risk that is simply too high for the work that you are attempting to complete. In this post, we’ll take a look at the hidden risks and liabilities that out-of-state attorneys face when it comes to handling Illinois probate approval on their own, and why leaving us, McCready Law, to do the heavy lifting makes both legal and financial and, in some cases, emotional sense – read on to find out more.
Are you looking for the best Illinois probate attorney for minor settlements? Please call the best probate attorneys at McCready Law NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about how we can help you obtain Illinois court approval for your minor settlement. The experienced Illinois probate attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table combined experience spanning over 90 years where we have helped attorneys from across the country navigate the Illinois probate system with speed, efficiency, and reliability. To date, we have recovered over $500 million for our clients, and our expertise in all areas of the law as well as our personable and efficient approach place us at a level that is unheard of in probate law. We take on cases on an agreed-upon flat fee basis, and the first call to us is consulted on a 100% FREE basis.
Regardless of where you are in the country, McCready Law can assist with your Illinois probate minor settlement approval, and we will handle the entire process from start to finish so you can focus on your practice while we handle the Illinois court approval. Need to speak to someone regarding the potential for a fast and efficient Illinois probate approval? Call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about our flat-fee probate services – our intake coordinator is standing by to route your call to one of our experienced attorneys.
Hidden Risks Faced by Out-of-State Attorneys with Regard to Illinois Probate
Here’s a list of little-known risks you can protect yourself from if you delegate the process to us:
- Protection from Malpractice Liability – If you file the wrong form or miss a signature that is required, or fail to comply with a rule that is local to Illinois, your petition will not only be rejected; you will be forced to start all over again. The danger in this is that if your error causes a delay in the distribution of funds, your client may bring forth a claim citing malpractice.
- Protection from Client Anger – Probate, should it drag on for weeks or even months, will create frustration in the clients you’re representing, and they may call, email and even threaten to complain to the bar association. Instead of putting yourself in the firing range, contacting McCready Law to handle the process in 30 days will mean you never have to deal with an angry client who wants to know why their money still hasn’t been disbursed.
- Protection from Wasted Billable Hours – Each hour you spend researching Illinois probate laws and filling out benign forms or even taking a flight to come to Illinois for a court appearance is an hour you’re not spending on work that is profitable. Let us help do the heavy lifting for you so you can preserve your time for more pertinent legal maters
- Protection from Professional Embarrassment – Should you file the wrong form and get a rejection, you may have to deal with having to look incompetent in front of both the judge and the client. McCready Law ensures that your petition is always properly and correctly filed to preserve your reputation.
Best Illinois Minor Probate Referral Attorneys – Call Us Today!
At McCready Law, we understand that out-of-state attorneys need an efficient and reliable solution when it comes to Illinois minor settlement approval. We offer a flat-fee service where we take care of everything from the initial petition to the final court order, and we also handle all court communications, guardian ad litem appointment and so much more. Need more information or simply need to talk to our team? Please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.