As people age, they become more susceptible to financial exploitation by those around them. Unfortunately, these types of incidents are becoming more common and represent...
When a loved one dies, the family and friends who are left behind are often confused about their next steps. Amidst their grief, survivors must...
When starting a business, it is important to consider the type of business structure you would like to create.
In a will, an individual identifies an executor to represent his or her estate. Some of the duties of the executor are as follows.
A will contest is a lawsuit brought before the probate court in Illinois. If successful, a will contest lawsuit will invalidate the will that was...
The small estate affidavit is a useful tool to transfer property after someone dies. It allows for the transfer of a decedent’s assets without the...
Advance directives are an essential part of estate planning. An advance directive is a document that spells out your wishes for the time period in...
A “Durable Power of Attorney” will stay in effect even after the principal is incapacitated. The durable power of attorney ends only after the principal...
The probate process in Illinois is the process in which a person’s assets are distributed after they die. It may also be related to a...
How does one know if the law will presume a transfer is fraudulent? In Illinois, the courts have determined that if certain “badges of fraud”...
Once a probate estate is opened, it is the job of the representative of the estate to resolve any claims seeking a payment from the...
While most executors complete their task to the highest standard of care, some do make unfortunate mistakes, some are caught in the middle of a...
