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Can a Beneficiary Force an Executor to Provide an Accounting in Illinois?

When a person creates a will, they often name an executor of their estate. This person is responsible for administering and settling the estate through...

What Happens When a Trustee Fails to Communicate With Beneficiaries?

From the moment the grantor of a trust passes away, the successor trustee steps into the responsibility of administering the trust. Many times this process...

How to Protect Beneficiaries During Trust and Estate Litigation in Illinois

Following a death in the family, most beneficiaries expect the process to be handled professionally and smoothly. Both the executor of an estate and/or the...

What Happens When a Trust Is Challenged in Court?

In the emotionally charged time after a loved one’s passing, a trust is supposed to simplify the process of asset transfer and keep the family...

Back to the Basics: What it Means to Administrate or Execute a Probate Estate in Illinois

In Illinois, administering an estate is much more than just carrying out a will as it’s read. It’s a structured legal process...

What Types of Cases Do Inheritance Lawyers Handle?

If you’ve been searching online for an inheritance lawyer, it likely means one of two things....

Do You Need a Trust Litigation Attorney for Trustee Misconduct?

Trusts are a common estate planning tool used by families who want greater control over asset distribution than a will typically provides. But once the...

Can You Contest Guardianship in Illinois?

Imagine your sibling comes to you and shares a concern that a parent has started to show signs of cognitive decline. They’ve become more forgetful,...

How Long is a Power of Attorney Good for in Illinois?

In Illinois, power of attorney documents allow an individual to appoint someone to make critical decisions on their behalf....

Do You Need a Trust Administration Attorney for a Revocable Living Trust?

Many Chicago-area families choose to create a revocable living trust thanks to several notable benefits. Chief among them is the potential to avoid the probate...

How an Inheritance Dispute Attorney Helps Solve Family Inheritance Disputes

The passing of a loved one is already an emotional time, but disputes around inheritance threaten to turn a difficult time into a legal battle....

How Guardianship Attorneys Help Protect Minors and Incapacitated Adults

Most of us take for granted the fact that we can make our own decisions regarding our health and finances, but that isn’t true for...