How Long is a Power of Attorney Good for in Illinois?
Many Chicago-area families choose to create a revocable living trust thanks to several notable benefits. Chief among them is the potential
Is There a Duty to Assess a Client’s Capacity to Execute Estate Planning Documents?
Getting older is an inevitable part of life, as is thinking about what will happen to those you love after you’re gone. For this reason, many choose to draft estate…
Liam Payne: $32 Million & No Will. What’s Next?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade or so, you’ve heard the name of one of the most famous bands in history: One Direction…
6 Things You Should Know About Estate Litigation
The process of estate planning is a way to ensure a smooth transfer of assets when someone passes. However even when a will or trust has been created, there are…
Wrongful Death vs. Survival Cause of Action in Illinois Personal Injury Law: Understanding the Differences and How They Tie into Probate
When someone dies as a result of an accident or injury caused by another party, the deceased’s estate may have legal claims to seek justice and compensation. Illinois law recognizes…
Chancery Law: Its Connection to Probate Law
In the realm of legal systems, chancery law and probate law serve distinct yet interconnected purposes. Understanding chancery law’s connection to probate law can help individuals navigate the complexities of…
When Does a Property get Probated?
When someone dies without leaving a Will, the loved one’s family and friends will need to open a probate estate to collect the decedent’s assets and pay the estate’s debts….
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…