Chosen Estate Planning LLC
Chicago Estate Planning Attorney

Protecting the Ones You Call Home

Estate planning for modern families in Chicago — clear, personal, and built around your actual life.

Attorney Cory Bagby

Cory S. Bagby

Estate Planning Attorney
Who We Serve

Estate Planning for Families in All the Ways They’re Defined

Illinois’s default estate laws were written for a narrow definition of family. We help everyone else — the modern families the system often leaves behind.

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Blended Families

Balancing the needs of your current spouse with the inheritance of children from prior relationships.

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LGBTQ+ Families

Ensuring your partner has full legal standing — for medical decisions, finances, and inheritance.

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Unmarried Partners

Without a plan, unmarried partners have no automatic rights. We change that.

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Aging Parents

Planning ahead for long-term care, Medicaid, and protecting assets for the next generation.

The Difference

Why Most People Put It Off — and Why You Don’t Have To

The Old Way

Confusing legal jargon

Documents full of terms you don't understand, with no one to explain them.

Procrastination trap

It feels overwhelming, so you keep putting it off — and your family stays unprotected.

Pressure to upsell

Hourly billing and pressure to add services you may not need.

One-size-fits-all

Cookie-cutter plans that don't reflect your actual family structure or wishes.

Inconvenient office visits

Take time off work, sit in traffic, and shuffle into a stiff conference room just to get basic questions answered.

The Chosen Way

Plain-language clarity

We explain everything in plain English. You'll always know exactly what you're signing and why.

A guided, simple process

Three clear steps. No guesswork. We hold your hand from start to finish.

Flat-fee pricing

Know exactly what you'll pay before you start. No surprises, no hourly billing anxiety.

Built for your family

Your plan reflects your real life — your partner, your kids, your wishes.

Meet from anywhere

Handle everything from the comfort of your home. Secure, convenient virtual appointments that fit your schedule — not the other way around.

Why Chosen

Estate Planning Without Confusion, Pressure, or Outdated Approaches

Protect What Matters

Your home, your savings, your partner, your children. A proper plan keeps the people and things you love safe.

Modern & Inclusive

We serve every kind of family — blended families, unmarried partners, LGBTQ+ couples, and anyone whose family doesn't fit the traditional mold — because a plan that doesn’t reflect your life isn’t really a plan.

Clarity Over Complexity

No legal jargon. No confusion. We translate complex law into plain language so you can make confident decisions.

Trust-Based Planning

We build relationships, not transactions. You'll work directly with an attorney who knows your story.

Proudly serving families across the Chicagoland Area

Trust-Based Estate Planning — the foundation of every plan
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Our Core Service

Trust-Based Estate Planning — The Foundation of Every Plan

A revocable living trust is the cornerstone of a comprehensive estate plan. It lets your family avoid the costly, public probate process — and ensures your wishes are carried out exactly as you intend.

Avoid Probate

Keep your estate private and out of the court system. Save your family time and money.

Reduce Family Conflict

Clear instructions leave no room for disputes. Your wishes are documented and legally binding.

Create Lasting Clarity

Your family will know exactly what to do — and what you wanted — when the time comes.

How It Works

Four Simple Steps to Protect Your Family

No pressure. Just clear answers.
1.
Discovery Call

A focused conversation about your situation, concerns, and goals.

2.
Plan Design

A clear recommendation that shows how each part of your plan works together.

3.
Document Creation

Preparation of customized legal documents aligned with your decisions.

4.
Review and Finalization

A detailed walkthrough so you understand exactly what has been created before signing.

No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation.

Meet Your Attorney

Meet Cory Bagby

Cory started Chosen Estate Planning because he saw too many families — especially modern, non-traditional families — left unprotected by a system that wasn't built for them.

His approach is simple: no jargon, no pressure, no one-size-fits-all plans. Just honest guidance and a plan that actually fits your life.

Client Reviews

Families who found clarity and peace of mind

Practice Areas

Comprehensive Estate Planning Services

Revocable Living Trusts

The cornerstone of a modern estate plan. Avoid probate and keep your affairs private.

Wills & Testaments

Ensure your wishes are documented and legally binding for your family.

Power of Attorney

Designate someone you trust to manage your finances if you're unable to.

Healthcare Directives

Document your medical wishes and designate a healthcare proxy.

LGBTQ+ Estate Planning

Specialized planning that protects partners and chosen families under Illinois law.

Beneficiary Designations

Ensure your retirement accounts and life insurance go to the right people.

Proudly Serving Chicago

Located in the Heart of the Loop

77 W Wacker Dr, Suite 4575 · Chicago, IL · Serving families across Chicagoland area

Ready to Start?

Start with a Conversation Not a Commitment

Your family deserves a plan. Let’s build one together. Book a free discovery call and take the first step toward peace of mind.