Types of Representation For Administering a Testate or an Intestate Estate
When a loved one dies there are a couple of important steps that must be done in order to open an estate. First, the original will must be located and…
How to Transfer Property Left to the Beneficiaries in an Estate Plan
After a loved one passes away, you must first determine whether you need to open a probate estate in order to transfer property to the heirs. A typical estate plan…
The Importance of Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples
The 1960s in the United States has been described as one of the most divisive decades in history riddled with political movements, antiwar protests, and an emerging generational gap. While…
Introduction to Estate Planning With Sarah Buck
Loredana Lohan: My name is Loredana Lohan and I am a paralegal at Hays Firm LLC in Chicago, Illinois. Today I am joined with Ms. Sarah Buck who is…
Best Lawyers in Illinois for Estate and Trust Litigation
Two Hays Firm LLC lawyers are selected for the 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list and are among the best lawyers for Estate & Trust Litigation in Illinois.
Will Contests in Illinois
Illinois law permits any interested party to file a will contest. A will contest must be filed with the probate court after a person’s death
I Think an Executor is Stealing
If you have reason to believe that the executor is hiding assets or stealing them so as to avoid having to distribute them later pursuant to the will, a lawsuit may be necessary.
Are transfers to a fiduciary fraudulent?
The sick and elderly are often exploited by the people closest to them. Illinois law protects individuals from exploitation by their fiduciaries by presuming that all transfers to such individuals are presumed to be fraudulent.
What are Common Types of Executor Misconduct?
The executor owes a fiduciary duty to the Estate’s beneficiaries. Accordingly, an executor is held to the highest standard of fair dealing and diligence when dealing with the Estate.
What is a will contest?
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 attacked.