Probate is the process where a last will and testament is proved in courts and accepted as a valid public document. Unfortunately, following your death (or your loved one's death), when your will is put into action, you may have to give a portion of your estate to the government to cover the probate … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Probate When Creating Your Will
Estate Planning Tips For Non-Traditional Families
Chicago Estate Planning Attorney Estate Planning Tips For Non-Traditional Families Most families don’t fall within the “Leave it to Beaver” genre, where you have two opposite-gender parents, who are in each of their first marriages, who have one or more kids, and who are healthy and thriving. In … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Tips For Non-Traditional Families
What Your Will Will NOT Do (And What To Do Instead)
Chicago Estate Planning Attorney What Your Will Will NOT Do (And What To Do Instead) The last will and testament is one of the most important documents that you can have as part of your overall estate plan. With a last will and testament, you are essentially making decisions regarding your assets … [Read more...] about What Your Will Will NOT Do (And What To Do Instead)
Common Illinois Probate Myths Debunked
Films and television programs, as well as books and other forms of media, have certainly dramatized the will and probate process. More often than not, probate in Illinois is a dry, uneventful affair. Although contests do occur, as well as other conflicts regarding the deceased’s assets and the … [Read more...] about Common Illinois Probate Myths Debunked
What Happens to My Business If I Die Without a Will?
A last will and testament is often one of the most important legal documents that you can have, for both your family and for your assets. Therefore, if you are the owner of a business, you need to include the business in the will and determine who you’ll pass the business too. Unfortunately, many … [Read more...] about What Happens to My Business If I Die Without a Will?
