A legal battle has arisen in another state regarding the estate of a real estate mogul who was found unresponsive on her living room couch. Her cause of death was determined as an opioid overdose. Since her passing, her former boyfriend and her surviving family...
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Estate planning: What does it mean to get one’s affairs in order?
Many Illinois residents understand the value of planning for their futures. How each person interprets that may be somewhat unique, although the estate planning process is a common tool most people use to organize their assets and execute a plan to be carried out if...
Major life changes require updates to your estate plan
Maintaining your estate plan can seem inconvenient, but putting off important updates to your plan can cause major complications if you never get around to it. Many life changes may affect your estate plan, making it wise to review your estate documents from time to...
Estate planning requires a sound mind, but how is that defined?
Can a person think he or she is of sound mind but not be so? It is logical to assume that certain mental illnesses or levels of decline in mental capacity might prompt conditions wherein a man or woman is not fully aware that he or she is not fully aware. Dementia,...
Bob Marley heirs win appeal regarding trademark dispute
Many Illinois residents and those in other states who inherit property or money often encounter legal challenges when they set out to claim what they are entitled to receive. The heirs of former reggae singer Bob Marley have been entangled in a legal dispute regarding...
Why wills are so important to successful estate planning
Most Illinois adults earn livings in one way or other. While some people sacrifice careers to stay home and raise families, many still earn incomes through telecommuting opportunities. Others are solely dependent on a spouse or other family member for...


