What Beneficiaries Can Do If They Suspect a Trustee is Violating the Illinois Trust Code
Being a beneficiary of a trust comes with certain rights and expectations. Trustees are entrusted with managing assets in accordance with the terms of the trust and in the best…
Bonds: what they are and how much they cost
In probate, a bond acts like an insurance policy in the event that a mistake is made by the estate’s representative that causes harm and requires the surety company to…
Estate of Coffman ruling, POAs, and the Presumption of Fraud
A “Power of Attorney” document grants a person the power to act on behalf of someone else. In POA’s for property, the creator of the document (“principal”) allows the agent…
Personal Injury Lawsuits and Opening an Estate
In order to file a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of someone who died, an estate must be opened on their behalf. We work with personal injury attorneys to ensure…
How Can Estate Planning Help You Minimize Family Conflicts?
Families fight for various reasons, and some fights can be immediately resolved by talking about it the next day. But other arguments take longer to fix, especially when people fight…
How Can Estate Planning Help You Plan for Incapacity?
Most people don’t want to think about the possibility of being incapacitated, especially if they’re in the prime of life. However, the likelihood of becoming incapacitated by an illness or…
How Can Estate Planning Help You Provide for Your Loved Ones?
Estate planning is more than just a legal process; it’s a thoughtful and compassionate way to ensure that your loved ones are well taken care of even when you’re no…
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…
Behind The Scenes With Jaime Nolan
Loredana Lohan: Good morning everyone and welcome back to another episode of Coffee&Chat. If you are new here, my name is Loredana Lohan and I am a paralegal…