Chicago Probate Law

01/09/2020

What's the best cleaning tip or hack you learned last year?

This year, three cleaning tips in particular got shared all over social media, forwarded between friends, and inspired thousands of comments.

05/16/2018

What does it mean for an estate to be considered insolvent? https://goo.gl/u3Hxxi

05/15/2018

Defining and understanding power of attorney: https://goo.gl/Jkvcy2

05/14/2018

Beyond your last will and testament, what goes into a comprehensive estate plan for Chicago residents? https://goo.gl/9h5UTD

05/11/2018

Here are some thoughts on three common estate planning questions, which may have crossed your mind at one point or another… https://goo.gl/aKrJwa

05/10/2018

Older adults are targeted by scams at an alarming rate, and this problem is only going to become more prevalent as time goes on. Could estate planning be the solution to avoiding scams before they strike? https://goo.gl/Z4Mvm5

05/09/2018

Under Illinois law, it is certainly possible to reopen a closed probate estate, provided that certain qualifications are met. What are some important factors bear in mind? https://goo.gl/HCP9QN

05/08/2018

Executors. Administrators. In many cases, there can be a few differences between these two roles worth exploring in a little bit more depth. https://goo.gl/QdSdac

05/04/2018

While most of us prefer not to think about it, the reality is that disaster can strike at any time. That's where power of attorney comes in. Here are a few things to consider about this important legal mechanism. https://goo.gl/Jkvcy2

05/03/2018

Intestacy. It’s a vital concept to understand when it comes to estate planning and administration in Illinois. So, what exactly does it refer to, and why should it be on your mind now? https://goo.gl/S3fyYq

05/02/2018

In Illinois, an estate is considered to be insolvent when the debts of the deceased person exceed the total value of the assets in their estate. How does this impact the probate and estate administration process? https://goo.gl/u3Hxxi