How to Contest a Will in Illinois
When a person passes away with a will, that will is submitted to probate. Probate is the process by which the directives in
Chicago Estate Planning Blog
- 31Aug
- 31Aug
Should I agree to serve as executor?
Have you been appointed as the executor of an estate? Carrying out your duties can feel overwhelming and sometimes like a second job.
- 31Aug
Do you need a health care power of attorney? The answer might surprise you.
Let’s back up a little bit and talk first about what a health care power of attorney is. A health care power of
- 13Jun
DO “DINKS” NEED ESTATE PLANNING?
We often hear the from our married clients who have double income and no kids: "We do not have any kids so we only
- 2Apr
In re Estate of Marion Young Tait 2017 IL App (3d) 150834
In the recently decided appellate case, In re Estate of Marion Young Tait, the third district of the Appellate Court of Illinois was faced with
- 2Apr
Living Without a Will
A recent Gallup Poll has indicated that at least 56% of U.S. citizens do not have a will in place. Taking a closer
