There are many details to consider when creating an estate plan. It's natural to focus most your time on a will or trust, as this governs who gets what upon your death, but you don't want to overlook other details that are every bit as important.A living will, for...
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Month: February 2018
Avoid these major estate planning errors
Those who wish to execute solid estate plans will no doubt research the process ahead of time to learn more about the ins and outs of the system. Illinois has its own regulations and guidelines for estate planning, as do other states. An estate owner does well to seek...
Mary Cunningham Agee wading through turbulent probate litigation
Business women advocates in Illinois and throughout the nation may relate to the many challenges Mary Cunningham Agee overcame when she was climbing to the top of the corporate ladder in the 1980s. Nowadays, many people know Agee as "The Tomato Lady" for her work out...
Estate planning and administration: Executor seeks missing art
A relative of former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis has taken action in court against an art gallery owner in another state. Those in Illinois who are currently trying to resolve estate planning and administration problems that involve disputes over...
Anyone can make one of these estate planning mistakes
When it comes to estate planning, there are things you should and shouldn't be doing. Unfortunately, many people don't understand where to draw the line.The last thing you want to do is make an estate planning mistake, as this can impact you and your family now and in...
Are stepmothers more likely to enter probate litigation?
When a loved one dies, those left behind often encounter legal problems regarding estate administration and probate issues. Many disputes that lead to probate litigation involve stepmothers and their stepchildren. While factual assertions cannot be based on...
Estate planning: The often ignored but oh-so important process
Why do many people in Illinois and elsewhere shy away from discussions regarding their own mortality? No one can be certain; however, the fact that data shows many people never execute estate plans before they die emphasizes the fact that it's true. The estate...
