When an Illinois resident executes an estate plan, a number of topics are usually addressed. Wills and trusts are basic components of many estate plans. There are various types of both kinds of documents, and determining which options will best help an estate...
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Estate planning and administration for terminally ill patients
While every Illinois resident's life, as well as all other lives, must come to an end at some point, it doesn't mean that every person will have his or her estate in order when he or she dies. Some people try to avoid the estate planning and administration process...
10 important statistics about sibling estate disputes
You and your siblings fall into a dispute after your parents pass away and they leave you an inheritance. No one thinks the will is fair, and you wind up in court.It's not a pretty sight. Not only do you feel like you're losing what is rightfully yours -- and perhaps...
Trying to avoid probate litigation? These ideas might help
The last thing most Illinois estate owners want is to inadvertently tie their loved ones up in months or years of legal disputes when it comes time to administer their estates. The good news is that it is often possible to avoid probate litigation. Planning ahead and...
Probate litigation re Prince’s estate resolved
When music legend Prince died, the administration of his estate was anything but smooth sailing. His sudden death from an overdose of a painkiller, fentanyl, shocked and saddened music fans throughout the world and left his family members at odds with several others...
A special needs trust may be a must
Do you have a special needs child? Do you often worry about his or her well-being after you are gone?Although it can be difficult to think about, there are steps you can take to protect your child and put your mind at ease. The best thing you can do is create a...


