# Chris Aiello Law


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- [Aggravated DUI in Illinois: The Factors, the Felony Class, and the Prison Time](https://cjaiellolaw.com/aggravated-dui-illinois/): Aggravated DUI in Illinois: The Factors, the Felony Class, and the Prison Time TL;DR: Aggravated DUI in Illinois An aggravated DUI is a felony. It is a regular DUI elevated by an aggravating factor listed in 625 ILCS 5/11-501(d). Felony classes run from Class 4 (1 to 3 years) up to Class X (6 to 30 years), depending on the factor. A third DUI is automatically a Class 2 felony (3 to 7 years). A fourth and fifth cannot receive probation; a sixth is a Class X felony. Injury, death, no valid license, no insurance, a child passenger, a school bus, […]
- [Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer in Illinois?](https://cjaiellolaw.com/refuse-breathalyzer-illinois/): Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer in Illinois? TL;DR: Refusing a breathalyzer in Illinois Yes, you can refuse. But Illinois has an implied consent law (625 ILCS 5/11-501.1): by driving, you already agreed to chemical testing after a DUI arrest. Two different tests. The roadside handheld test (PBT) before arrest is optional with no license penalty (625 ILCS 5/11-501.5). The station test after arrest is the one implied consent covers. Refusing costs you more license time. First offender: 12 months suspended for refusing vs 6 months for taking it and failing (625 ILCS 5/6-208.1). Refusal is not a secret. Prosecutors can tell […]
- [Losing Your License After a DUI in Illinois (and How to Get It Back)](https://cjaiellolaw.com/dui-license-suspension-illinois/): Losing Your License After a DUI in Illinois (and How to Get It Back) TL;DR: DUI license suspension in Illinois The suspension is a statutory summary suspension: automatic, civil, and separate from the criminal DUI case (625 ILCS 5/11-501.1). It takes effect on the 46th day after notice, giving you a short window to act (625 ILCS 5/11-501.1). First offender: 6 months if you failed the test, 12 months if you refused (625 ILCS 5/6-208.1). You have 90 days to file a petition to rescind and challenge the suspension in court (625 ILCS 5/2-118.1). First offenders can keep driving with an […]
- [First DUI in Illinois: What Actually Happens](https://cjaiellolaw.com/first-dui-in-illinois/): First DUI in Illinois: What Actually Happens TL;DR: Your first DUI in Illinois A first DUI is a Class A misdemeanor: up to 364 days in county jail and up to a $2,500 fine (625 ILCS 5/11-501). Most first offenders get court supervision, not a conviction. The license suspension is automatic and separate from the criminal case. It starts on the 46th day after arrest: 6 months if you failed the test, 12 months if you refused (625 ILCS 5/6-208.1). You usually get to keep driving through an MDDP permit with a breath-interlock device installed within 14 days (625 ILCS 5/6-206.1). […]
- [Real Estate Disputes in Illinois: Deadlines, Remedies, and Your First Moves](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-disputes-illinois/): Real Estate Disputes in Illinois: Deadlines, Remedies, and Your First Moves TL;DR: Real estate disputes in Illinois Most disputes fall into six buckets: contract breaches, non-disclosure, boundary/easement, title defects, mechanics liens, and earnest money fights. The ladder is negotiate, mediate, litigate. Non-disclosure claims: 1 year from possession, occupancy, or recording, whichever is earliest (765 ILCS 77/60). The shortest and most-missed deadline in Illinois real estate. Written purchase contract breach: 10 years. Fraud and property damage claims: 5 years. Mechanics lien: record within 4 months of last work to bind third parties (770 ILCS 60/7). Courts can order specific performance, forcing a […]
- [Breach of Contract in Illinois: Deadlines, Damages, and What to Do First](https://cjaiellolaw.com/breach-of-contract-illinois/): Breach of Contract in Illinois: Deadlines, Damages, and What to Do First TL;DR: Breach of contract in Illinois Written contract: 10 years to file suit (735 ILCS 5/13-206). Verbal agreement: 5 years (735 ILCS 5/13-205). Sale of goods: 4 years under the UCC (810 ILCS 5/2-725), even if the contract is written. The clock starts at the breach, not the signing. You must prove four things: a valid contract, your own performance, their failure, and damages. Claims of $10,000 or less fit Illinois small claims court; larger claims go to the regular civil docket. Most cases settle after a demand letter […]
- [Is a DUI a Felony in Illinois? When a Misdemeanor Becomes Aggravated DUI](https://cjaiellolaw.com/dui-felony-illinois/): Is a DUI a Felony in Illinois? When a Misdemeanor Becomes Aggravated DUI A first or second DUI in Illinois is almost always a Class A misdemeanor. That is the direct answer, and if that is all you needed, you have it. But Illinois law lists specific circumstances that convert an ordinary DUI charge into aggravated DUI, an automatic felony, and several of them surprise people: driving without insurance, a suspended license, a crash with injuries, a child in the car. Two identical breath tests can produce a misdemeanor for one driver and a felony for another. This guide lays out […]
- [Small Estate Affidavit in Illinois: Who Qualifies and How It Works](https://cjaiellolaw.com/small-estate-affidavit-illinois/): Small Estate Affidavit in Illinois: Who Qualifies and How It Works A small estate affidavit in Illinois lets a family collect a deceased person's assets without opening a probate case. No court file, no letters of office, no year of waiting. Since Illinois raised the limit to $150,000 and stopped counting vehicles toward it, more estates qualify than most families realize. But the affidavit has a catch that the form itself does not explain: the person who signs it becomes personally responsible for getting everything right. This guide covers who qualifies, how the process works, and when signing one is a […]
- [How to Make a Will in Illinois (and the Mistakes That Void One)](https://cjaiellolaw.com/make-a-will-illinois/): How to Make a Will in Illinois (and the Mistakes That Void One) Making a will in Illinois is governed by a short list of strict rules, and the internet gets several of them wrong. A handwritten will is not automatically valid here. Your witnesses can accidentally forfeit their own inheritance. And the will you paid for does not keep your family out of probate court. This guide covers exactly how to make a will in Illinois that holds up, what it honestly costs in DuPage County, and the after death duty almost every family misses. Written by a DuPage County […]
- [Living Trust in Illinois: Do You Actually Need One?](https://cjaiellolaw.com/living-trust-illinois/): Living Trust in Illinois: Do You Actually Need One? A living trust in Illinois is the estate planning tool everyone sells and almost nobody explains. Online form companies push trusts on people who do not need them. Generic national guides skip the Illinois rules that actually decide whether a living trust makes sense for you. This guide gives you the straight answer: a three question test, the honest alternatives, the $4,000,000 Illinois estate tax trap, and the single mistake that quietly cancels more trusts than anything else. It is written by a DuPage County estate planning attorney who has been drafting […]
- [How BRD Media Turned My Firm's Dead Website Into 15 New Clients in 30 Days](https://cjaiellolaw.com/how-brd-media-turned-my-firms-dead-website-into-15-new-clients-in-30-days/): How BRD Media Turned My Firm’s Dead Website Into 15 New Clients in 30 Days By John Pizinger, Aiello Law I’ll be honest: for a long time my firm’s website was doing nothing for us. It was outdated, slow, and effectively invisible in search. When local families searched for an estate planning attorney, we simply did not show up. Our Google Business Profile had never been optimized, and the site was not bringing in a single lead. I know estate planning, not digital marketing, and it showed. That changed when I started working with BRD Media. Within the first 30 days […]
- [How Long Does Probate Take in Illinois?](https://cjaiellolaw.com/probate-timeline-illinois/): How Long Does Probate Take in Illinois? If you have just been named executor or you are an heir waiting on an inheritance, the first question is almost always the same: how long is this going to take? The honest answer is that Illinois probate has a built-in floor you cannot rush past, and then a set of variable drivers that decide whether the estate closes in under a year or drags on for two. Understanding the difference between the fixed part and the variable part is the key to setting realistic expectations, and it is the part most online explanations […]
- [How to Avoid Probate in Illinois: A DuPage County Guide](https://cjaiellolaw.com/avoid-probate-illinois/): How to Avoid Probate in Illinois: A DuPage County Guide Most people who ask how to avoid probate in Illinois have heard the horror stories: the year-long court case, the legal fees, the family home tied up while everyone waits on a judge. Avoiding probate is very doable here with the right tools, most simple to set up while you are healthy. But start with the most common misunderstanding: a will does not avoid probate. It actually sends your estate into probate; it just tells the court what you wanted once you get there. Our firm has handled estate planning and […]
- [What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Illinois?](https://cjaiellolaw.com/die-without-will-illinois/): What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Illinois? Chris J. Aiello, P.C. · Estate Planning When someone dies without a valid will, the law calls it dying intestate, and it does not mean the state simply takes everything. It means something most people find more surprising: Illinois has already written a will for you, in the form of its intestate succession statute, and that law, not your wishes, decides who inherits and in what shares. This guide explains exactly how that works in Illinois, who gets what, and why so many families plan to avoid it. Illinois decides who […]
- [Will vs. Trust in Illinois: Which One Do You Need?](https://cjaiellolaw.com/will-vs-trust-illinois/): Will vs. Trust in Illinois: Which One Do You Actually Need? Chris J. Aiello, P.C. · Estate Planning Almost everyone who starts thinking about estate planning runs into the same question: do I need a will, a trust, or both? The two get talked about as if they are interchangeable, but they do different jobs, and choosing the wrong one, or assuming a will alone covers everything, is one of the most common and costly estate planning mistakes Illinois families make. This guide explains the real difference, in plain terms, so you can tell which one fits your situation. What a […]
- [How Much Does a DUI Cost in Illinois?](https://cjaiellolaw.com/dui-cost-illinois/): What is the real cost of a DUI in Illinois? Fines, license fees, SR-22 insurance, interlock, and defense add up fast. Here is what a first DUI actually costs.
- [How Much Does Estate Planning Cost in Illinois?](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning-cost-illinois/): What does estate planning cost in Illinois? Typical attorney fees for a will, powers of attorney, and trusts, and how a good plan saves your family money.
- [What Does a Probate Lawyer Do?](https://cjaiellolaw.com/what-does-a-probate-lawyer-do/): What a probate lawyer does in Illinois: how an attorney guides executors through estate administration, from filing to closing the estate.
- [How Much Does Probate Cost in Illinois?](https://cjaiellolaw.com/probate-cost-illinois/): What probate actually costs in Illinois in 2026, from attorney and court fees to the reasonable-fee rule, plus how DuPage County families can lower it.

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- [Business Litigation](https://cjaiellolaw.com/civil-litigation/business-litigation/): 1990 Civil Litigation · DuPage County, Illinois Protect the Business You Built. A dispute with a partner, vendor, or competitor can drain a company’s time, money, and focus fast. We resolve business conflicts decisively, with an eye on the cost, the relationships, and the bottom line, for companies across DuPage County. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Litigation is expensive, slow, and public, and good business owners treat it as one option among several, not a reflex. We do the same. Every matter starts with a clear-eyed look at what a fight will cost […]
- [Breach of Contract](https://cjaiellolaw.com/civil-litigation/breach-of-contract/): 1990 Civil Litigation · DuPage County, Illinois When the Other Side Doesn’t Hold Up Their End. A signed contract is a promise the law will enforce. When a client, vendor, partner, or buyer breaks that promise, you have real options, and the sooner you act, the stronger they are. We pursue and defend contract disputes across DuPage County. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A contract is a promise the law will enforce, and when the other side breaks it you usually have more options than you think. Paying late or not at all, […]
- [Real Estate Litigation](https://cjaiellolaw.com/civil-litigation/real-estate-litigation/): 1990 Civil Litigation · DuPage County, Illinois When a Property Deal Turns Into a Fight. Boundary lines, broken contracts, undisclosed defects, title claims. When real estate goes to dispute, you want a litigator who already understands the transaction. We resolve property disputes for owners, buyers, sellers, and investors across DuPage County. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Boundary lines move. Purchase contracts fall apart. Defects surface months after closing. A title claim clouds a sale you thought was final. When real estate turns into a dispute, the documents and the deadlines decide who wins, […]
- [Addison Attorney IL | Estate, Real Estate & Criminal Defense | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/addison-il/): 1990 Addison · DuPage County, Illinois Addison, IL Attorney Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Addison is a community of working families and small businesses, and the legal needs here are practical ones: buying a first home, protecting a family with a will, settling a relative’s estate, defending a charge, or handling the legal side of a small business. What matters is having a local firm that takes those everyday matters seriously and […]
- [Downers Grove Attorney IL | Estate, Real Estate & Criminal Defense | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/downers-grove-il/): 1990 Downers Grove · DuPage County, Illinois Downers Grove, IL Attorney Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Downers Grove is a community where people tend to stay — raising families, building businesses, and growing roots over decades — and the legal needs that come with all of that deserve a firm that can handle the whole picture. A home purchase, an estate plan, a parent’s passing, a defense when a charge arises: Downers […]
- [Lombard Attorney IL | Estate, Real Estate & Criminal Defense | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/lombard-il/): 1990 Lombard · DuPage County, Illinois Lombard, IL Attorney Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Whether you have lived in the Lilac Village for decades or just bought your first home here, the legal matters that come up are much the same: a real estate closing, an estate plan, a parent’s passing, a charge that needs a real defense. What Lombard residents value is a local firm that handles all of it well […]
- [Service Areas | Chris J. Aiello, P.C. - DuPage County & Western Suburbs](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/): 1990 Service Areas · DuPage County, Illinois Serving DuPage County & the Western Suburbs. Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Chris J. Aiello, P.C. has served families and businesses across DuPage County and the western suburbs since 1990, from our office in Villa Park. Over more than three decades, we have become the firm local families turn to for the matters that shape their lives — estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal […]
- [Civil Litigation Attorney Villa Park IL | DuPage County Civil Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/civil-litigation/): 1990 Civil Litigation · DuPage County, Illinois Civil Disputes. Real Resolution. Business and personal disputes handled with a clear head and a steady hand, whether the right outcome is a negotiated settlement or the courtroom. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Civil litigation is what happens when disputes can’t be resolved through direct negotiation. Filing a complaint, responding to one, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial when necessary. Most civil cases settle, but settlements depend on credible threat of litigation, which depends on real trial capability. We handle civil litigation for individuals and […]
- [Probate Attorney Villa Park IL | DuPage County Estate Administration Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/probate/): 1990 Probate & Estate Administration · DuPage County, Illinois Illinois Probate Attorney. Guiding Executors Through the Process. When you are named to settle an estate, you should not have to navigate Illinois probate alone. Steady guidance for executors and families from filing to final distribution. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Probate is the legal process for transferring a deceased person’s assets to their heirs or beneficiaries. In Illinois, it involves filing the will (if one exists) with the appropriate county court, getting the executor formally appointed, identifying and notifying creditors, paying debts and […]
- [Criminal Defense Attorney Villa Park IL | DuPage County DUI & Criminal Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/criminal-law-dui/): 1990 Criminal Defense & DUI · DuPage County, Illinois Your Record. Your Freedom. Your Defense. A charge is not a conviction. Focused defense for DUI and criminal matters across DuPage County, with your record and your future treated as the priority. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Being charged with a crime is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face. The criminal process moves quickly, first court date typically within weeks of arrest, with critical decisions about pleas, motions, and discovery happening at each stage. What you say or don’t say, […]
- [Contact Chris J. Aiello, P.C. | Villa Park, IL Attorney | (630) 833-1122](https://cjaiellolaw.com/contact/): 1990 Contact the Firm · DuPage County, Illinois Let’s Talk About Your Matter. Free Consultation. Tell us what you are facing and we will point you in the right direction. Consultations with a DuPage County attorney who has practiced here since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Free Consultation Request a Free Consultation Tell us a bit about your matter. We’ll respond within one business day. There’s no charge for the initial 30-45 minute consultation. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not include highly confidential information in your […]
- [Oak Park Real Estate Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/oak-park-il/real-estate/): 1990 Real Estate Law · Oak Park, Illinois Oak Park, IL Real Estate Attorney Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Buying or selling a home in Oak Park comes with a few wrinkles its DuPage neighbors do not have, and they start with the fact that Oak Park is in Cook County. From a different recording office to additional transfer taxes — including the Village of Oak Park’s own — to a housing stock full […]
- [Oak Park Estate Planning Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/oak-park-il/estate-planning/): 1990 Estate Planning · Oak Park, Illinois Oak Park, IL Estate Planning Attorney Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Oak Park stands apart from the DuPage suburbs in one way that matters a great deal for estate planning: it is in Cook County. That means an Oak Park estate without proper planning is administered through the Cook County probate court system, not the DuPage courthouse in Wheaton — a busy, formal […]
- [Wheaton Real Estate Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/wheaton-il/real-estate/): 1990 Real Estate Law · Wheaton, Illinois Wheaton, IL Real Estate Attorney Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Wheaton’s housing market spans gracious older homes near the historic downtown and Wheaton College, established family neighborhoods, and newer construction, and buyers and sellers here tend to be making significant moves. Whatever the price point, an Illinois closing runs on a legal track that protects you only if someone is actually working it. We represent Wheaton buyers […]
- [Villa Park Estate Planning Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/villa-park-il/estate-planning/): 1990 Estate Planning · Villa Park, Illinois Villa Park, IL Estate Planning Attorney Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or the elderly — for Villa Park families, it is how you make sure your home, your savings, and your wishes are protected and carried out without putting your loved ones through avoidable cost and court delay. From your first will to a fully […]
- [Oak Brook Attorney IL | Estate, Real Estate & Criminal Defense | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/oak-brook-il/): 1990 Oak Brook · DuPage County, Illinois Oak Brook, IL Attorney Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Oak Brook’s residents and business owners tend to have more at stake than the average legal matter assumes — a high-value home, business interests, investment property, and an estate that may face taxes others never encounter. That calls for a firm that handles sophisticated work without losing the personal attention of a local practice. We serve […]
- [Wheaton Attorney IL | Estate, Real Estate & Criminal Defense | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/wheaton-il/): 1990 Wheaton · DuPage County, Illinois Wheaton, IL Attorney Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established There is a certain advantage to being a Wheaton resident when a legal matter arises: the heart of DuPage County’s court system is right here in your city. Whether you are planning your estate, closing on a home, settling a loved one’s affairs, or facing a charge, you want a firm that knows these courts and handles the […]
- [Elmhurst Attorney IL | Estate, Real Estate & Criminal Defense | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/elmhurst-il/): 1990 Elmhurst · DuPage County, Illinois Elmhurst, IL Attorney Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Legal needs do not announce themselves on a schedule. One year it is a home purchase, the next a new baby and a first will, later a parent’s estate or an unexpected charge after a night out. Elmhurst families do better with a firm that can handle the whole range and already knows them, rather than searching for […]
- [Practice Areas | Chris J. Aiello, P.C. - DuPage County Attorney](https://cjaiellolaw.com/practice-areas/): 1990 Practice Areas · DuPage County, Illinois Full-Service Legal Counsel for DuPage County Families and Businesses. Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Our practice is intentionally focused on the areas where personal attention and three decades of experience make the biggest difference. We don’t try to be everything to everyone, we do a handful of things very well, for the same clients and families over many years. What stays consistent across every practice […]
- [Downers Grove Real Estate Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/downers-grove-il/real-estate/): 1990 Real Estate Law · Downers Grove, Illinois Downers Grove, IL Real Estate Attorney Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Downers Grove has long been a popular place to put down roots, with established neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and easy commuter access drawing everyone from first-time buyers to families trading up. Whatever stage you are at, buying or selling a home here is a major transaction with a legal side an agent cannot handle for […]
- [Downers Grove Estate Planning Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/downers-grove-il/estate-planning/): 1990 Estate Planning · Downers Grove, Illinois Downers Grove, IL Estate Planning Attorney Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Downers Grove is one of the larger and more established communities in DuPage County, home to families at every stage — from young parents in their first house to retirees who have been here for decades. Estate planning meets all of them where they are: it makes sure your children are cared […]
- [Oak Brook Real Estate Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/oak-brook-il/real-estate/): 1990 Real Estate Law · Oak Brook, Illinois Oak Brook, IL Real Estate Attorney Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Real estate in Oak Brook spans some of the western suburbs’ most valuable residential property and a major concentration of commercial real estate — corporate offices, retail, and investment property. Transactions at this level carry real complexity and real money, and the legal work behind them is not a formality. We represent Oak Brook buyers, […]
- [Oak Brook Estate Planning Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/oak-brook-il/estate-planning/): 1990 Estate Planning · Oak Brook, Illinois Oak Brook, IL Estate Planning Attorney Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Oak Brook is one of the most affluent communities in DuPage County, and that prosperity changes the estate-planning conversation. For many Oak Brook families, the question is not just who inherits, but how to pass significant wealth — a high-value home, investment accounts, business interests, and more — efficiently, privately, and with […]
- [Lombard Real Estate Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/lombard-il/real-estate/): 1990 Real Estate Law · Lombard, Illinois Lombard, IL Real Estate Attorney Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Real estate in Lombard runs the full range — single-family homes in established neighborhoods, condos and townhomes, and commercial property along the Roosevelt Road and Yorktown corridors. Each type of transaction has its own legal considerations, and all of them benefit from having an attorney protecting your interests from contract to close. We represent Lombard buyers, sellers, […]
- [Lombard Estate Planning Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/lombard-il/estate-planning/): 1990 Estate Planning · Lombard, Illinois Lombard, IL Estate Planning Attorney Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Lombard families come to estate planning from every direction — young parents who just bought their first home, longtime residents who have watched the Lilac Village grow around them, and retirees thinking about what they will leave behind. Whatever stage you are at, a good estate plan does the same job: it protects you […]
- [Elmhurst Real Estate Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/elmhurst-il/real-estate/): 1990 Real Estate Law · Elmhurst, Illinois Elmhurst, IL Real Estate Attorney Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Elmhurst has one of the steadier housing markets in DuPage County, with everything from century-old homes near the historic core to new construction, and each kind of property brings its own legal wrinkles to a sale. Whether you are buying your first place, selling a long-held family home, or moving up, the legal side of an Elmhurst […]
- [Elmhurst Estate Planning Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/elmhurst-il/estate-planning/): 1990 Estate Planning · Elmhurst, Illinois Elmhurst, IL Estate Planning Attorney Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established For Elmhurst families, estate planning is how you protect what you have built — the home you may have owned for decades, your savings, and your children’s future — and make sure it passes the way you intend, without unnecessary court involvement. Estate planning is not only for retirees; young families in Elmhurst need […]
- [Wheaton Estate Planning Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/wheaton-il/estate-planning/): 1990 Estate Planning · Wheaton, Illinois Wheaton, IL Estate Planning Attorney Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Wheaton is the seat of DuPage County, which gives its residents an unusual front-row view of what happens when estate planning is not done: the probate court where unplanned estates are settled sits right here in town. Good estate planning is largely about keeping your family out of that courthouse — passing your home, […]
- [Villa Park Real Estate Attorney IL | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/villa-park-il/real-estate/): 1990 Real Estate Law · Villa Park, Illinois Villa Park, IL Real Estate Attorney Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Buying or selling a home in Villa Park is one of the biggest financial moves most families make, and in Illinois it runs on a legal track an agent cannot navigate for you. From the attorney-review period after you sign, through inspection negotiations, title, and the closing table, having a real estate attorney in your […]
- [Charitable Giving & Philanthropy Planning Attorney | Villa Park IL](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/charitable-giving/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois Give More. Pay Less in Tax. Leave a Legacy. Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Charitable giving lets you support the causes you care about while creating real tax and estate-planning advantages — when it is structured well. There is a meaningful difference between writing a check and building giving into your estate plan. Done thoughtfully, charitable strategies can reduce income and estate taxes, […]
- [Business Succession Planning Attorney Illinois | Villa Park IL](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/business-succession/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois Pass the Business On. Without Tearing the Family Apart. Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A business is often the most valuable thing a family owns, and the least likely to survive the owner’s death or retirement without a plan. Business succession planning decides what happens to your company when you step back, sell, become disabled, or pass away — who takes over, how […]
- [Asset Protection Planning Attorney Illinois | Villa Park IL](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/asset-protection/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois Shield Your Assets Before You Need To. Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Asset protection is about putting structure in place before a problem arises, so that a lawsuit, a creditor, or a long-term-care expense cannot take everything you have spent a lifetime building. It is legitimate, legal planning — not hiding money — and it works best when it is done early, while […]
- [Estate Tax Planning Attorney Illinois | Villa Park IL](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/estate-tax-planning/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois Keep More for Your Family. Less for the Tax Collector. Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established For most families, the federal estate tax is not a worry — the exemption is high enough that the vast majority of estates owe nothing. But Illinois is different. Illinois imposes its own estate tax with a far lower exemption than the federal one, which means families who […]
- [Guardianship Attorney Villa Park IL | Minor & Adult Guardianship](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/guardianship/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois Guardianship Attorney in Villa Park, Illinois Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Guardianship is how the law decides who cares for a person who cannot care for themselves — a minor child whose parents are gone, or an adult who has lost the capacity to manage their own affairs. As part of an estate plan, the right documents let you name those guardians in […]
- [Advance Directives & Living Wills Attorney | Villa Park IL](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/advance-directives/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois Your Medical Wishes, In Writing. Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Advance directives are the documents that speak for you about your medical care when you no longer can. A living will, a health-care power of attorney, and related directives let you decide in advance what treatment you would and would not want, and who should make decisions if you cannot. Without them, those […]
- [Criminal Record Expungement Attorney Illinois | Villa Park IL Sealing Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/criminal-law-dui/expungement/): 1990 Criminal Defense & DUI · DuPage County, Illinois Clear Your Past. Move Forward. Focused defense for DUI and criminal matters across DuPage County, with your record and your future treated as the priority. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A past arrest or conviction can keep costing you long after the case is over — every job application, apartment search, and professional license can be derailed by something that should be behind you. Illinois law lets many people clear that history through expungement or sealing, but the rules about what qualifies and how […]
- [DUI Defense Attorney Villa Park IL | DuPage County DUI Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/criminal-law-dui/dui-defense/): 1990 Criminal Defense & DUI · DuPage County, Illinois Charged With DUI? Don’t Plead Yet. Focused defense for DUI and criminal matters across DuPage County, with your record and your future treated as the priority. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A DUI arrest in Illinois sets two separate problems in motion at once — a criminal case that can put your record, your freedom, and your finances at risk, and an automatic action against your driver’s license that moves on its own timeline. Many people do not realize the license suspension can take […]
- [Real Estate Contract Dispute Attorney | Villa Park IL DuPage County](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/contract-disputes/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois When the Deal Breaks Down. Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Purchase agreements get breached. Earnest money gets fought over. Specific performance gets demanded. Disclosures get disputed after the keys change hands. A real estate contract dispute can put a sale, a deposit, or a property itself on the line, and the contract you signed usually decides who wins. We represent buyers and sellers across DuPage County […]
- [1031 Exchange Attorney Illinois | Tax-Deferred Real Estate Exchange](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/1031-exchange/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois Defer Capital Gains. Reinvest the Full Proceeds. Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A properly structured 1031 exchange lets you sell investment property and reinvest the full proceeds into new property, deferring the capital-gains tax instead of handing a chunk to the IRS. Done wrong, the whole deferral collapses and the tax comes due. We structure and document 1031 exchanges for investors across DuPage and Cook County […]
- [Special Needs Trust Attorney Illinois | Villa Park IL SNT Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/special-needs-trust/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois Provide for Loved Ones Without Losing Benefits. Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A special needs trust lets you provide for a loved one with a disability without costing them the government benefits they depend on. Programs like SSI and Medicaid have strict asset limits, so a well-meant gift or inheritance left directly to a person with disabilities can disqualify them from the very […]
- [Power of Attorney Lawyer Villa Park IL | Healthcare & Financial POA](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/power-of-attorney/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois Power of Attorney Lawyer in Villa Park, Illinois Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A power of attorney is the document that decides who acts for you when you cannot act for yourself — and it is the part of an estate plan that protects you while you are still alive, not just your family after you are gone. Without one, a sudden illness […]
- [Living Trust Attorney Villa Park IL | Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/trusts/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois Skip Probate. Protect Beneficiaries. Stay in Control. Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A trust is one of the most flexible tools in estate planning, and for many families the difference between a smooth transfer of assets and years tied up in probate court. A properly funded living trust lets your estate pass to the people you choose privately, without the cost, delay, and […]
- [Wills Attorney Villa Park IL | Illinois Last Will & Testament Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/wills/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois An Illinois Last Will and Testament Done Right Wills, trusts, and the planning that keeps your family in control and out of court, from the same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A will is the foundation of almost every estate plan, and the single document that decides what happens to everything you own and everyone who depends on you. Done right, it names who inherits, who manages your estate, and — if you have children — who raises them. Done with […]
- [Property Tax Appeal Attorney DuPage County | Villa Park IL](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/property-tax-appeals/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois Your Property Tax Bill, Reduced. Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established DuPage County and Cook County property taxes are among the highest in the country, and assessments are wrong more often than owners realize. If your assessed value is too high, you overpay every year until someone challenges it. We handle property tax appeals for homeowners and commercial owners across DuPage and Cook County, and we only […]
- [Commercial & Residential Lease Attorney Villa Park IL | DuPage County](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/leases/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois Lease Documents That Actually Protect You. Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Whether you are a small landlord drafting leases for a rental property or a business signing a ten-year commercial space, the lease governs the entire relationship, and a weak one costs you when something goes wrong. We draft, review, and litigate leases for landlords and tenants across DuPage County, so the terms protect you before […]
- [Real Estate Title Issues Attorney | Villa Park IL Quiet Title Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/title-issues/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois Title Problems? We Clear Them. Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Clouds on title, old judgments, missing heirs, boundary disputes, a deed that never got recorded right. A title problem can freeze a sale or a refinance overnight, and it almost never fixes itself. We find the defect, trace it to its source, and clear it, whether that takes a few demand letters or a quiet title […]
- [Commercial Real Estate Attorney Villa Park IL | DuPage County](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/commercial/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois Commercial Deals. Done With Discipline. Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Commercial real estate is not residential with bigger numbers. The contracts are longer, the due diligence is deeper, and the risks — environmental liability, zoning and use restrictions, existing leases and tenants, title and survey defects — are the kind that can quietly turn a good deal into a years-long problem. We represent buyers, sellers, investors, […]
- [FSBO Attorney Illinois | For Sale By Owner Legal Help | Villa Park IL](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/fsbo/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois Selling Without a Realtor? We Handle the Legal Side. Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Selling your home without a realtor can save you tens of thousands in commission, but it also means no agent stands between you and a binding contract, a stack of state-required disclosures, and a buyer who almost certainly has their own attorney. For-sale-by-owner does not have to mean going it alone on […]
- [Real Estate Attorney for Home Sellers Villa Park IL | Seller Closing Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/for-sellers/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois Selling Your Home. Closing With Confidence. Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Most sellers pour their energy into listing price, staging, and showings, then treat the legal side of the sale as a formality to sign at the end. It is not. The purchase contract, the attorney-review window, the inspection response, and the disclosures you sign are where a smooth closing is either protected or quietly put […]
- [Real Estate Attorney for Home Buyers Villa Park IL | Buyer Closing Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/for-buyers/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois Buying a Home? Protect Yourself. Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Most home buyers focus on the realtor, the lender, and the house itself, and never think about the contract until something goes wrong. By then it is often too late. Buying a home is the largest purchase most people make, and in Illinois you have the right to a lawyer reviewing the deal. We represent buyers […]
- [Residential Real Estate Closings Attorney Villa Park IL | DuPage County](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/residential-closings/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois Illinois Home Closings, Done Right. Residential and commercial closings handled with care from contract to keys, so the details are covered before you sign. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established In Illinois, a real estate closing is an attorney-state transaction, which means a lawyer, not just the realtor and the title company, reviews and finalizes your deal. That is a protection, not a formality. We represent buyers and sellers at closings across DuPage County, catching the contract, title, and disclosure problems that cost people money long […]
- [Probate Asset Recovery Attorney DuPage | Villa Park IL](https://cjaiellolaw.com/probate/asset-recovery/): 1990 Probate & Estate Administration · DuPage County, Illinois Missing Estate Assets? We Find Them. Steady guidance for executors and families through Illinois probate, from filing to final distribution. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Sometimes the hardest part of settling an estate is finding and recovering what belongs to it. Money or property may have been taken before death by someone who had access, transferred under suspicious circumstances, hidden by a family member, or simply never accounted for. Illinois probate law gives estates powerful tools to investigate and claw those assets back. We […]
- [Contested Probate Attorney DuPage | Villa Park IL](https://cjaiellolaw.com/probate/contested-probate/): 1990 Probate & Estate Administration · DuPage County, Illinois Probate Litigation Attorney in DuPage County Steady guidance for executors and families through Illinois probate, from filing to final distribution. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Not every probate dispute is about whether the will is valid. Estates blow up over a hundred other things: an executor who is not doing their job or is helping themselves, an accounting that does not add up, heirs who cannot agree on how to handle property, a creditor’s claim that should not be paid, or a beneficiary who […]
- [Cicero Attorney IL | Estate, Real Estate & Criminal Defense | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/cicero-il/): 1990 Cicero · DuPage County, Illinois Cicero, IL Attorney Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Cicero is a dense, hardworking community with deep roots, and the legal needs here are the practical ones families and small businesses face everywhere: buying a home, protecting loved ones with a basic estate plan, settling a relative’s affairs, or defending against a criminal or traffic charge. What matters is a firm that takes those matters seriously, charges […]
- [Berwyn Attorney IL | Estate, Real Estate & Criminal Defense | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/berwyn-il/): 1990 Berwyn · DuPage County, Illinois Berwyn, IL Attorney Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Berwyn is known for its tree-lined streets of classic Chicago-style bungalows, and for a community of homeowners and families, the legal needs that come up are often tied to that home: buying or selling it, protecting it in an estate plan, settling it after a loved one’s death. As a Cook County community, Berwyn also has its own […]
- [Oak Park Attorney IL | Estate, Real Estate & Criminal Defense | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/oak-park-il/): 1990 Oak Park · DuPage County, Illinois Oak Park, IL Attorney Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Oak Park is in Cook County, which sets it apart from the DuPage suburbs in ways that matter for nearly every legal matter — from where your estate would be probated to how a real estate transfer is taxed and recorded. For a community of historic homes and engaged residents, having a firm that knows both […]
- [Felony Defense Attorney Villa Park IL | DuPage County Felony Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/criminal-law-dui/felony-defense/): 1990 Criminal Defense & DUI · DuPage County, Illinois Felony Charges Change Lives. Focused defense for DUI and criminal matters across DuPage County, with your record and your future treated as the priority. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A felony charge is the most serious thing most people will ever face. A conviction can mean years in prison, but the lasting damage often comes after — the permanent record that costs you jobs, housing, professional licenses, and even certain rights. The stakes are too high to face alone or to trust to whoever […]
- [Misdemeanor Defense Attorney Villa Park IL | Class A & B Misdemeanors](https://cjaiellolaw.com/criminal-law-dui/misdemeanor-defense/): 1990 Criminal Defense & DUI · DuPage County, Illinois Misdemeanor Charge? It’s Still Criminal. Focused defense for DUI and criminal matters across DuPage County, with your record and your future treated as the priority. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A misdemeanor is not a minor matter just because it is not a felony. A conviction for theft, battery, a first DUI, disorderly conduct, or possession can mean jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record that shows up every time an employer, landlord, or licensing board runs a background check. People often underestimate […]
- [Traffic Violations Attorney Villa Park IL | Speeding & Traffic Ticket Lawyer](https://cjaiellolaw.com/criminal-law-dui/traffic-violations/): 1990 Criminal Defense & DUI · DuPage County, Illinois Traffic Tickets Add Up Fast. Focused defense for DUI and criminal matters across DuPage County, with your record and your future treated as the priority. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established It is tempting to just pay a traffic ticket and move on, but in Illinois that quiet decision can cost you far more than the fine. Pleading guilty by paying adds a conviction to your record, can push you toward a suspended license, and quietly raises your insurance for years. Some violations most people […]
- [Will Contest Attorney DuPage | Contesting a Will Illinois](https://cjaiellolaw.com/probate/will-contests/): 1990 Probate & Estate Administration · DuPage County, Illinois Contesting a Will in Illinois Steady guidance for executors and families through Illinois probate, from filing to final distribution. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established A will contest is one of the most painful disputes a family can face — a formal challenge to whether a will is valid, brought by someone who believes it does not reflect the true wishes of the person who died. These cases turn on hard questions: Was the will-maker of sound mind? Were they pressured or manipulated? Was the […]
- [Intestate Probate Attorney DuPage | No Will | Villa Park](https://cjaiellolaw.com/probate/intestate-administration/): 1990 Probate & Estate Administration · DuPage County, Illinois Died Without a Will? Illinois Has Rules. Steady guidance for executors and families through Illinois probate, from filing to final distribution. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established When someone dies without a will in Illinois, their estate does not simply pass to whoever the family thinks it should. It is administered under the state’s intestacy laws, through a probate process led by a court-appointed administrator instead of an executor the deceased chose. The law — not the family — decides who inherits and in what […]
- [Executor Attorney DuPage County | Villa Park IL Probate](https://cjaiellolaw.com/probate/executor-representation/): 1990 Probate & Estate Administration · DuPage County, Illinois Executor of Estate Attorney in DuPage County Steady guidance for executors and families through Illinois probate, from filing to final distribution. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Being named executor of an estate is an honor and a burden at the same time. You are suddenly responsible for guiding a loved one’s estate through the Illinois probate court — inventorying assets, notifying creditors and heirs, paying debts and taxes, and distributing what remains — all while grieving and often while family members are watching closely. […]
- [Estate Planning & Probate Attorney | Chris J. Aiello](https://cjaiellolaw.com/): 1990 Est. 1990 · DuPage County, Illinois Trusted counsel when it matters most. For over three decades, DuPage County families and businesses have turned to Chris J. Aiello, P.C. for estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense — the same steady hands since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established What We Stand For Personal Counsel. Three Decades Strong. We focus on the areas of law where the stakes are highest, protecting your family’s legacy, ensuring smooth property transactions, defending your rights, and resolving disputes when they arise. We’ve intentionally stayed small so […]
- [Villa Park Attorney IL | Estate, Real Estate & Criminal Defense | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/locations/villa-park-il/): 1990 Villa Park · DuPage County, Illinois Our Villa Park, IL Office. Villa Park’s Trusted Legal Counsel Since 1990 Estate planning, probate, real estate, and criminal defense for families and businesses across DuPage County, from the same firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established When something legal comes up — buying or selling a home, planning your estate, settling a loved one’s affairs, or facing a criminal or traffic charge — most Villa Park families would rather not start cold with a stranger across the city. Our office has been right here […]
- [Real Estate Attorney DuPage County | Residential & Commercial Closings | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/real-estate-transactions/): 1990 Real Estate Law · DuPage County, Illinois Close With Confidence. From Contract to Keys. Residential and commercial closings handled with care, from the purchase contract to the final set of keys, so nothing slips through at the table. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Real estate closings are one of those areas where having experienced counsel pays for itself many times over. In Illinois, the attorney review period (5 business days after contract signing) is the critical window to negotiate modifications, attack problematic terms, and catch issues before you’re locked in. After that, […]
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- [Estate Planning Attorney DuPage County | Wills & Trusts Lawyer | Chris J. Aiello, P.C.](https://cjaiellolaw.com/estate-planning/): 1990 Estate Planning · DuPage County, Illinois Protect Your Family. Secure Your Legacy. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and the planning that keeps your family out of court and in control. The same DuPage County firm since 1990. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established Estate planning is the work of writing down, clearly, legally, in advance, what you want to happen with your assets, your minor children, your medical decisions, and your business if something happens to you. Done properly, it spares your family from court proceedings, family conflict, and decisions made by people […]
- [About Chris J. Aiello, P.C. | DuPage County Attorneys Since 1990 | Villa Park, IL](https://cjaiellolaw.com/about-us/): 1990 Our Firm · DuPage County, Illinois Personal Counsel for DuPage County. Since 1990. A DuPage County firm that has stood beside families and businesses since 1990, with counsel that stays steady when the stakes are high. Request a consultation Call the firm(630) 833-1122 0Years of counsel 0Practice areas 1990Established The Firm How We’ve Built This Practice Chris J. Aiello, P.C. was founded in 1990 in Villa Park, Illinois with a focus on the areas of law where the stakes are highest, estate planning, real estate transactions, criminal defense, probate, and civil litigation. More than three decades later, we still operate […]
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