Pets are often considered family members by those who own them. In Illinois and throughout the country, people commonly refer to their pets as "fur babies," and often experience intense grief when a cat, dog, bird or other beloved pet dies. On the flip side, numerous legal issues can arise if the pet owner dies, as well. In fact, many people wonder if they can name pets as heirs and beneficiaries in their last wills and testaments.
Can pets be named as heirs and beneficiaries?
Choosing a trustee for your estate is a big decision
Once you decide to create a trust, you'll find yourself faced with a variety of decisions and questions. Among the most important are those associated with choosing a trustee.
Learn about common estate planning errors so you can avoid them
There are several topics that many Illinois readers might consider issues to avoid talking about, especially when they're gathered with family members, friends or co-workers. Religion, politics and estate planning are often considered topics to avoid. Some people simply do not like to think about their own immortality. Others may feel they don't have enough knowledge about such issues to discuss them intelligently.
