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. How did my adult son, who I have financial guardianship, with no job and no savings take out a $43000 car loan withoutme

April 27, 2022

A: I'm so sorry to hear about this; fortunately and unfortunately, it sounds like your son is high functioning to the point he wants to drive his own car but doesn't have the capacity to understand what a car loan entails. In adult guardianships in Illinois, this is somewhat common. I've handled a few of these (gotten contracts voided) and while it's not always pleasant, it's very do-able. I wish you and your son the absolute best, and I do think you'll likely need an attorney to assist.

Q. our son passed away recently but did not have a will. He is umarried but has an 8 year old daughter. His estate is under

February 8, 2022

A: Sir, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you're all hanging in there. While you can be the affiant of the Small Estate Affidavit, the only heir of the estate is your granddaughter. Because the amount of money she'll likely receive is over $10,000.00, there will need to be a minor guardianship probate estate opened to receive those funds. The attorney who assists you with this can likely also help you complete the Small Estate Affidavit (there are issues, like claims, that need to be ascertained and contemplated). I wish you the best of luck!

Q. My passed away last month. She had no will. Whap happen to her house and bank account?

January 25, 2022

A: I'm so sorry to hear about your loss; I hope you and your family are hanging in there. Considering there's real estate involved, it's very likely the estate will need to go through probate. Heirship needs to be determined, as well as the extent of assets/debts. In Illinois, it's required that you be bonded and have an attorney represent you. I wish you the best of luck.