While most Illinois estate owners might hope that their estate plans are solid, with clearly defined terms, any number of issues can arise when it comes time to settle an estate. Probate litigation becomes a necessity when a provision of a last will and testament, a...
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The deeper reasons for sibling disputes
A lot of sibling disputes make the division of a parent's estate more difficult than it has to be. These disputes take many forms. One sibling gets an item that the other wanted, and they contest that the will didn't reflect their parents' true wishes or that the...
Review of former astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s estate planning dispute
Many Illinois residents are old enough to remember Apollo 11 and the excitement that rang throughout the country when former astronaut, Buzz Aldrin and his team members walked on the moon for the first time. Aldrin recently told a reporter that although he recalls...
Estate planning process shouldn’t end when documents are signed
Many Illinois residents want to protect their assets and provide for their loved ones after they die or in the event that they become incapacitated. However, many err when it comes to estate planning because they think that once they sign their documents, they do not...
Avoiding gift tax through careful planning
For many of us, giving to the ones we love and the causes we support is part of living a complete and fulfilling financial life. Unfortunately, choosing to give your resources to others can get complicated if you do not plan your gifting carefully.The federal...
Ways to avoid probate litigation in Illinois
Some Illinois residents hesitate to execute estate plans for various reasons, often including the fact that they feel overwhelmed when thinking of all the issues they will need to resolve. Others simply do not like to discuss their own mortality or think about the...


