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Estate Planning
in Kenilworth, IL.

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Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy, it's for anyone who wants to make sure their family is taken care of. Without a plan, Illinois probate courts decide who gets your assets, who takes care of your children, and how your life's work is distributed.

At our firm, we work with families across Chicago's Northern Suburbs to create estate plans that protect your legacy, minimize taxes, avoid probate, and ensure your wishes are honored.

What this looks like in Kenilworth.

Estate planning is the defining financial priority for most Kenilworth families. With the Illinois estate tax exemption at $4 million per person and the federal exemption scheduled to drop after 2025, proactive planning is essential to avoid transferring a significant portion of accumulated wealth to taxing authorities rather than to the family and causes clients care about. We coordinate with Illinois estate attorneys on the full spectrum of irrevocable trust strategies, charitable vehicles, and family limited partnerships that protect Kenilworth estates.

Median home value

$1,400,000

Median income

$260,000

Over 55

31% of residents

County

Cook County

Cook County considerations

The county details.

Illinois's $4 million estate tax exemption is the defining issue in Cook County estate planning, and it catches more families than expect it. A primary residence worth $1.2 million, a $1.5 million investment portfolio, and $500,000 in life insurance already totals $3.2 million, before accounting for retirement accounts. Without specific trust planning, both the federal and Illinois estate tax exemptions may not be fully utilized at the first spouse's death. An AB trust or disclaimer trust design ensures both spouses' Illinois exemptions are captured, potentially protecting up to $8 million from Illinois estate tax.

Why Kenilworth.

Kenilworth clients typically bring complex financial situations: large taxable estates, concentrated stock positions, multi-generational trusts, and significant real estate holdings. Our estate planning and tax strategy work here focuses on the Illinois estate tax ($4M exemption), ILIT structures, and coordinated wealth transfer across generations.

About Kenilworth

Kenilworth is one of the wealthiest villages in the United States, a small, private lakefront community of roughly 2,500 residents with no commercial development and an extraordinary concentration of generational wealth.

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