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How to Protect Your Family From Probate: A Father’s Day Message About Legacy

Father’s Day is a time to reflect on what it means to protect, guide, and support the people you love...

When You Can’t Use a Small Estate Affidavit in Illinois

Overview: You can use a Small Estate Affidavit in Illinois only if the total estate is $100,000 or less and...

What To Do When a Parent Dies in Illinois: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

When a parent dies in Illinois, your first legal steps include getting the death certificate, finding the will or trust...

Spring Cleaning Your Estate Plan: Why Now Is the Time to Update Wills and Trusts

Illinois Probate Law

As flowers bloom and the days grow longer, many of us embrace spring as a season of renewal - and...

Why Elder Law Month Matters to Your Family: Protecting Loved Ones from Probate Pitfalls

May is National Elder Law Month – a time to focus on the legal issues that affect aging adults and...

Mother’s Day and Legacy: What Will You Leave Behind?

Probate

This Mother’s Day, Let Your Legacy Be a Gift, Not a Burden Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the...

What Is a Family Settlement Agreement in Illinois Probate Law?

Illinois Probate Law

🏛️ Serving Oak Brook and DuPage, Cook, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois Probate disputes can be emotionally and financially...

Can Heirs Change a Will in Illinois? When Beneficiaries Want to Rearrange Who Inherits What

When Grief Turns Into Conflict: The Risk of “Rearranging” Inheritances Grief, family dynamics, and estate plans don’t always mix smoothly. According...

What Is a Probate Bond and Do I Need One in Illinois?

Illinois Probate Law

When a loved one passes away, the legal process of settling their estate can be overwhelming. If you're named as...

How to Handle Out-of-State Heirs or Property During Illinois Probate

A Guide for Chicago-Area Families Managing Probate Across State Lines When a loved one passes away, navigating the probate process...

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