As a parent, you're well aware that your kids are going to fight. Conflict is inevitable. It's how you plan for it and respond to it that counts.That didn't stop when your kids turned 18. It didn't apply only to young kids fighting over video games or toys. The...
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Month: January 2018
Widow Hopper in probate litigation with JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Illinois residents who keep up with major global business news are likely familiar with now-deceased Max Hopper, who was an American IT manager as well as a top executive for several other companies, including American Airlines and Bank of America. Following his...
Probate litigation continues regarding Charles Manson estate
Although it is not all that uncommon for complications and problems to arise when Illinois families address estate administration matters following their loved ones' deaths, it is likely safe to assume that most disagreements pertain to financial assets or other items...
What does decanting a trust mean?
Often, establishing a trust is not the end of your estate planning concerns, especially if your wishes for your estate change after the fact. While it is not always possible to achieve exactly what you hope, depending on the nature of your existing trust and the terms...
Helping heirs and beneficiaries avoid disputes over money
Many aging parents in Illinois rely on at least one of their adult children to act as primary or assistant care providers as they live out their golden years. Some wind up leaving their homes and taking up residence in nursing homes or other assisted living...
Reasons to replace your trust’s trustee
When creating a trust, one of the most important decisions you make is appointing a trustee to oversee the assets within it and uphold the trust's terms. This is a great responsibility for any person, and often leads to unanticipated conflicts between the trustee and...
Beginning of a new year is a good time to review an estate plan
Many Illinois residents understand the benefit of executing final wills, advanced medical directives and other typically essential documents that help them keep their financial affairs in order, protect their assets and provide for their loved ones' futures. Once an...
