Chicago Probate, Trust, & Estates Blog

For many of us, pets are like family. And like our family, we want to ensure our pets are cared...

A letter of intent is a written message you can leave to your loved ones and beneficiaries to explain the...

Many married couples set up an AB Trust, also called a Bypass Trust, as part of an overall estate plan...

I am the legal guardian of my grandchildren. I want them to get the COVID vaccine - but their mother,...

It is a myth that if you have a will, your estate will not go through probate. Fact: Probate is...

My mother gave someone her power of attorney. Now my mother's doctor says she is medically unable to make her...

There is no minimum or maximum age to go to an elder law attorney, but by age 60 probably have...

I was named the Executor of my brother's will, but I don't live in Illinois. Do I have to live...

Your car needs regular maintenance and tune-ups, and so does your estate plan! Many people assume that once you make...

Due to the COVID pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID deadline for Illinois and other...