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Don't leave your family's future to chance. Get a clear, legally enforceable estate plan that protects your assets, provides direction for your loved ones, and gives you lasting peace of mind.

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With Marques Eason, your estate is planned with precision, ensuring peace of mind for you and those you love.

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Meet Attorney Marques Eason

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Marques Eason understands firsthand the importance of family, homeownership, resilience, and building something that lasts beyond one generation.

As the Founder and Visionary CEO of The Marques Eason Law Group, Marques helps families and professionals throughout Illinois and Georgia protect their assets, preserve generational wealth, and create lasting legacies through Estate Planning, Probate, and Real Estate legal services.

A COVID-19 survivor who spent 15 days on a ventilator and the author of I Ain’t Done Living Yet, Marques brings a uniquely personal perspective to the importance of planning before a crisis happens. His journey through adversity, combined with more than a decade of legal experience and a professional background that includes Deloitte, Coca-Cola, General Electric, and professional sports organizations, has made him a trusted advisor to families seeking more than just legal documents — but real guidance, structure, and peace of mind for the future.”

WHY THE MARQUES EASON LAW GROUP

Your Empire Deserves a Lasting Legacy, Not a Courtroom Battle

Too many families are destroyed by disputes over estates that could have been avoided with the right plan. At The Marques Eason Law Group, we make sure that doesn't happen to yours.


We help individuals and families across Illinois create estate plans that are clear, legally binding, and reflective of your deepest wishes — so courts and outsiders never make decisions for you.


Our firm was built on one belief: your life's work deserves careful protection and precise planning. That's why we developed the PLAN framework — a structured, four-step process that ensures every detail is handled with your vision and values at the forefront.


Schedule your consultation today and get the clarity you need to move forward.

Estate Plans Built Around Your Wishes

A Structured Process You Can Trust

Serving Families across Illinois

OUR SERVICES

We offer comprehensive estate planning services to ensure your assets & family are protected for every eventuality.

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Probate

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Making Estate Planning Simple For You

We organize your financial documents, identify assets, and build a solid foundation for your estate plan.

Strategically distribute assets to your heirs with clarity, minimizing future disputes and ensuring your wishes are honored.

Define how your assets and values are passed on — including inheritances, charitable wishes, and how you want to be remembered.

Ensure your plan complies with current laws. We provide regular reviews to adapt to changes in legislation.

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What our clients say

I can't say enough good things about Marques Eason law group. From my very first meeting with Marques, I knew I was in caring and capable hands.

From Estate planning to Home purchase, Attorney Eason and his staff are extremely attentive to the clients needs. He has a huge capacity for patience.

The way I was walked through the process each and every step of the way was incredible! He is really knowledgeable and wants the best for his clients! I am glad I chose the Marques Eason Law Group!

Who Should Manage My Trust?
The person managing your trust, known as a trustee, can be anyone. Whether you choose a family member, close friend, or professional fiduciary such as an attorney or a bank, your trustee needs to be someone you not only trust but can handle all of the associated responsibilities. Key qualities to look for when choosing a trustee include:

Trustworthiness
Financial savviness
Familiarity with your desires and hopes

Be mindful of the tradeoffs that can come and choose accordingly. For instance, a professional trustee may be impartial and handle money well but not know you thoroughly enough on a personal level to understand your wishes and carry them out accordingly.
Can I Set Up A Trust Without My Spouse?
You can set up a trust without your spouse in Virginia. Many married couples establish joint trusts, but this isn’t necessary. You can create an individual trust to manage personal assets, should you have any wish to take this route. Doing so may be beneficial if you have separate property or specific desires concerning your share of assets. Regardless, consulting with an estate planning attorney is wise and will go far to ensure your trust aligns with your overarching goals
Who Are Considered Heirs At Law In Virginia?
In Virginia, heirs at law are those who are entitled to inherit property if a person dies without a will. This typically includes a surviving spouse of children. If the deceased has no children, spouse, or parents that survives them, other close relatives may be considered to be an heir at law. The specific order of inheritance follows Virginia’s intestacy laws, which define the hierarchy of heirs.
Can A Power Of Attorney Look At Medical Records?

A power of attorney for healthcare, also known as a healthcare proxy, can indeed access and look at your medical records. Given that they have the authority to make informed decisions regarding your healthcare and treatment, being able to do these sorts of tasks comes with the territory. True as this is, however, the overall scope of their specific power depends on the terms in your power of attorney documentation, as well as other relevant privacy laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
What Are The Chances Of Successfully Contesting A Trust In Virginia?
Successfully contesting a trust in Virginia can be quite challenging, but it is nonetheless possible. Legitimate grounds for contesting a trust include:

Fraud
Undue influence
Lack of capacity when the trust was created

Proving these can come with it a high burden, but if successful, the court may invalidate part or all of the trust in question. You’ll need strong evidence to accomplish this. With a skilled estate planning attorney working for you, compiling it won’t be nearly as difficult to do as it would be working on your own.
What Is Estate Planning?
Estate Planning is simply arranging for your and your family’s safekeeping throughout your life and after death. It includes creating various documents that explain your wishes concerning medical care, care of your children, and your assets. Estate planning can also involve making arrangements for long-term care, such as choosing a healthcare power of attorney to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so. It can also involve making financial and tax-related decisions to minimize the impact of taxes and other expenses on your estate.

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