Sharping Law

Chicagoland estate planning

Estate planning,
made clear

Personalized guidance for families across Chicago and the suburbs. Clear answers, thoughtful advice, no legalese.

What we do

Estate planning services

Three foundational pieces that work together to protect your family.

Wills

Ensure your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are cared for, with a clearly written and legally sound will.

Trusts

Protect what you’ve built and provide for the people you love on terms you set yourself.

Powers of Attorney

Designate trusted individuals to make financial and healthcare decisions on your behalf when needed most.

Our approach

Why choose Sharping Law

01

Clear communication

A background in both law and teaching means complex legal concepts become easy to understand.

02

Personalized guidance

No one-size-fits-all documents. Every plan is tailored to your family, goals, and circumstances.

03

Estate planning only

This is what we do. Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney are our entire practice — not a side service we fit between other cases.

Ian Sharping, founder of Sharping Law

Meet your attorney

Ian Sharping

Ian is a licensed Illinois attorney and the founder of Sharping Law. With a background that spans private practice and legal education, he brings a teacher’s clarity to a subject that often feels intimidating — making sure every client understands their plan and feels confident in their decisions.

Ian works with individuals and families throughout the Chicagoland area on the documents that protect what they’ve built and the people they love.

Ready to plan ahead?

Let’s talk about how to protect what matters most to you and your family. Consultations are straightforward and pressure-free.