Chicago Probate, Trust, & Estates Blog

When a person dies, someone has to have the responsibility of closing the deceased's estate - paying taxes, distributing property...

Today, only about 64% of children live in homes with two parents who are married, an all-time low according to...

If you died without a will in Illinois, your estate is designated intestate. Intestate laws divide a person’s property based...

As people get older, their ability to make decisions about their own care is sometimes compromised due to illness, such...

If you work hard to build a successful business, create a strong investment portfolio and accumulate valuable assets, you want...

Do you have assets that you want to leave to your children - but don't want to incur estate taxes...

Illinois updated and amended the Guardians for Adults with Disabilities Article of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975. HB 266...

I've heard of a living will, but what is living probate?  Living probate is another term sometimes used to describe...

Many older adults in Illinois are not aware of the resources that are available to them. A new law requires...

Conservatorships have been in the news! Entertainer Britney Spears is fighting to get out from under a court-ordered conservatorship instituted...