When more than one Illinois resident inherits the same piece of land, problems may arise down the line if all owners do not agree regarding what should happen with the land. Heirs and beneficiaries can run into some serious legal issues if, for instance, not all joint...
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Estate planning and administration: the advance directive factor
As people age, they begin to think about various issues that perhaps did not occupy their thoughts as much when they were younger. For instance, older people tend to think about executing estate plans more often than younger people do, although the process is a...
A living will can strengthen your estate plan
There are many details to consider when creating an estate plan. It's natural to focus most your time on a will or trust, as this governs who gets what upon your death, but you don't want to overlook other details that are every bit as important.A living will, for...
Avoid these major estate planning errors
Those who wish to execute solid estate plans will no doubt research the process ahead of time to learn more about the ins and outs of the system. Illinois has its own regulations and guidelines for estate planning, as do other states. An estate owner does well to seek...
Mary Cunningham Agee wading through turbulent probate litigation
Business women advocates in Illinois and throughout the nation may relate to the many challenges Mary Cunningham Agee overcame when she was climbing to the top of the corporate ladder in the 1980s. Nowadays, many people know Agee as "The Tomato Lady" for her work out...
Estate planning and administration: Executor seeks missing art
A relative of former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis has taken action in court against an art gallery owner in another state. Those in Illinois who are currently trying to resolve estate planning and administration problems that involve disputes over...


