Probate litigation often relates to misconduct on the part of a fiduciary or concerns about documents. In some cases, family members or beneficiaries may believe that an outside party exerted undue influence on the testator, leading to imbalanced or unexpected...
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When is an Illinois estate at risk of costly estate taxes?
Estate taxes can substantially reduce the positive financial impact that an estate may have otherwise had on an individual's heirs or beneficiaries. Frequently, testators with valuable property plan in advance to minimize or even eliminate estate tax obligations. For...
Is it too late to challenge a will once probate starts?
You do not lose your right to contest a will just because probate has already started. In Illinois, you can still challenge the will, but you must act within a strict legal deadline after the court admits it to probate. How long do you have to file a will contest? You...
Choosing a successor trustee for a revocable living trust
There are numerous benefits to establishing a revocable living trust. It is possible to make occasional adjustments to the trust documents until the trustor dies or becomes incapacitated. Additionally, the party funding the trust can also choose to act as the initial...


