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djett@dacijettlaw.com
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Daci Jett Law, LLC
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    DACI L. JETT

    I am Daci L. Jett, the managing attorney at Daci Jett Law LLC, an estate planning, probate, and trust administration law firm.

    I value respect, kindness, competence, honesty, and candor. That is what you get when you work with me. I provide estate and trust legal services for nice people in Evanston, Chicago, and the Northshore and surrounding areas.

    Our clients span a wide range of wealth, from middle class to quite wealthy. What they have in common is they care about their families and appreciate quality legal advice and services.

    For trust and probate administration, we have a paid initial strategy session to gather information about the estate and determine a course of action. After the client engages me, we remove uncertainty and guide them through the entire process of settling the estate.

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    What Our Clients Say

    -J.B

    We used Daci for our family planning needs. She’s attentive, professional, and friendly. We highly recommend her to other family and friends.

    -D.Y.C

    Ms. Jett is very knowledgeable, professional and skilled. She answered all of our questions and really had us think about all of the steps we want to happen in the event of our passing. Ms. Jett is up to date on current laws and explained why we could and could not do certain things clearly. I felt comfortable asking questions and would recommend Daci Jett Law.

    -B.B

    Daci provides the very best in service, professionalism and most importantly communication. When working through a legal process the volume of information can be overwhelming but Daci can transcend the legal jargon and put it into simple digestible terms. Highly recommend and will work with Daci again on any and all legal needs

    -R.H

    A couple of years ago, the attorney who created my living trust retired. My trust was in need of review/revision, and she recommended Daci to me. I was not disappointed. Daci was able to easily step in and quickly revise my existing trust without a total re-write. She is an true technician of her craft, dotting all the i’s and crossing all the t’s.

    -K.E

    Daci Jett was an incredible find. She was attentive to my needs and concerns, thorough, accessible, and knowledgeable. She took time to answer all my questions and explain things in detail. She made the process easy. I felt like I was understood, and my life was in good hands. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

    -D.R

    My wife and I were very satisfied with Davi’s work in assisting us set up our Trust. Her welcoming demeanor and warm presence put us at ease immediately. Then she very diligently led us through the process of establishing our Trust. Her ability to explain legal jargon and her careful and detailed responses to our many questions was greatly appreciated. By the end of this lengthy process, we had great clarity and confidence in the decisions that we were making. We would strongly recommend her.
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    Client FAQs
    Your Questions, Answered.

    Have questions about probate? Explore our most frequently asked questions to get the information you need about legal processes and how we work to serve our clients.

    What is probate?

    Probate is the legal court process of administering a deceased person's estate, which includes proving the validity of the will, collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing the remaining property to beneficiaries.

    My relative left a very small estate. Do we still have to go to court?

    Even small estates may need to go through probate, but specific thresholds and procedures can vary. Consulting with an estates attorney will provide guidance based on the estate's details.

    Why do we have to go through probate if there is a will that says how to distribute the assets?

    Probate is necessary to validate the will, ensure debts and taxes are paid, and oversee the distribution of assets. The Probate Act allows a surviving spouse to renounce the will, which can affect the distribution.

    Why does probate take so long?

    Probate can take a long time due to various factors, such as the complexity of the estate, the need to locate and value assets, the resolution of any disputes or claims against the estate, and the court's schedule. Additionally, the probate process involves multiple steps and legal requirements that just take time.

    How does probate affect privacy?

    Nothing in probate is private. Everything in the process is a matter of public record. The details of the deceased person's assets, debts, and beneficiaries become accessible to the public. In contrast, assets transferred through a trust remain private and are not subject to public disclosure.

    Can probate be avoided?

    Probate can be avoided by using estate planning tools such as revocable living trusts, joint ownership, beneficiary designations, and payable-on-death accounts. It is very important to consult with an estates attorney for guidance about which options are best for your situation.

    What are the advantages of probate?

    The advantages of probate include the court's oversight of the estate administration, which provides a structured and transparent process for settling the estate. The probate process ensures that debts are paid before assets are distributed, giving beneficiaries certainty that their inheritance is free of claims. The probate process ensures assets are distributed according to the deceased person's wishes or state law. Additionally, probate provides a forum for resolving disputes among heirs or creditors.

      Daci L. Jett is the managing attorney at Daci Jett Law LLC, an estate planning, probate, and mediation law firm. Daci is in the peace of mind business. Many of her clients are in the middle class, and Daci believes high quality planning is just as important for them as it is for high net worth clients. Daci’s clients appreciate her thoughtful approach to crafting plans for their particular situations. Her work involves counseling clients on the best way to pass on family wealth and family values while protecting their family and their children’s inheritance. Daci pays special attention to minimizing the potential for conflicts.

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