If you discover that your loved one left behind a will which does not appear to reflect their true wishes, you should consult with a...
Illinois law recognizes that any testator (the person who executed the will) must have sufficient mental capacity to complete his or her will (also known...
Illinois law provides that those individuals who are improperly excluded from a loved one’s will can challenge the validity of the will based on a...
It is easy to confuse the terms “estate tax” and “inheritance tax”. Most people do not know if these terms are synonyms or if they...
The term “fraudulent transfer” refers to a transfer of property which is made for the purpose of deceiving a creditor and inhibiting the creditor from...
The federal estate tax is a tax on property that passes from a deceased person’s estate to their heirs. This tax affects only the wealthiest...
If the individual owed money during his or her life, then that debt remains, and it is the responsibility of the decedent’s estate to pay...
The cardinal rule of asset protection is that the planning must be put into place well before there is a claim against you or any...
If you believe that your elderly loved one is the victim of abuse, you should contact a qualified elder law attorney immediately to discuss your...
Many of our clients initially contact us asking us to check if their property is subject to a moratorium. What the client really is asking...
Contesting a will is not usually a simple matter. There are, however, some specific legal grounds for contesting a will that can be used successfully....
It is important for you to identify what type of Chicago liquor license you need. There are six main classifications for liquor licenses in the...
