Stephanie Sexauer

Ms. Sexauer focuses her practice on probate matters, including: elder law, guardianship, estate planning, wills, trusts, and will contests. She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Stephanie speaks Spanish fluently and is regularly selected by Cook County judges to serve as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem for disabled adults. Stephanie also serves on the Judicial Evaluation Committee of the Chicago Bar Association.

The John Marshall Law School

Owner, Lawyer

Sexauer Law, P.C.

2014 - Current

Attorney

Ruben Garca, P.C.

2013 - 2014

2014 Supplement of Guardianship for Disabled Adults, Advance Directives and Mental Health Law

IICLE

2014

Vice Chair, CBA Young Lawyer Section's Estates and Trusts Group Annual Seminar, Chicago Bar Association 321 S. Plymouth Court Chicago, IL 60603

May 3, 2017

Chicago Bar Association

Moderated a 3 hour panel on pitfalls in estate planning, estate administration, and guardianship.

Vice Chair, CBA Youn Lawyer

Mediator

Center for Conflict Resolution

Dean's Scholarship

The John Marshall Law School

Illinois State Bar  # 6311374

Member

Current

Illinois

Since 2013

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Nursing Home Abuse

Q. My mother passed away with an irrevocable family trust. Under the terms I am the beneficiary. How do I get assets?

1 March 2021

A: Hi there, To start off, I'm really sorry to hear you're going through this. From what you say, it sounds like your father is wrongfully withholding/assets from you. I'd be happy to speak with you about some options, if you'd like to give me a call at (312)300-4743 or send me an email at sms@sexauerlaw.com. Best, Stephanie Sexauer

Q. How does Guardianship relate to marital rights? My husband had a stroke July1 and his kids showed up with signed Power

9 February 2021

A: I'm so sorry to hear about these circumstances. I think you may need to consider hiring an attorney to have better communications with your husband's children to reach a resolution.

Q. My mother fell in her apartment and wasn't found for a period of time. She was not able to give the hospital my number.

20 July 2020

A: If by "ward of Illinois", you mean she's now legally a disabled person and the Office of the State Guardian was appointed to be her guardian, I think it would make sense for you to reach out to them. They take care of a lot of people who don't have family, and if you're able to keep your mother safe (even from California), they'll likely be happy to help you take over the job. You should also consider hiring your own attorney who is well-versed in adult guardianship/probate/elder law to help you. Good luck!