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The executor of a will is responsible for closing the estate and distributing the assets. That may sound simple, but...

A recent article on CNBC discussed that Warren Buffett's approach to estate planning isn’t just about money - it's about...

Owning a business is challenging - there are endless responsibilities from managing employees to filing taxes, overseeing operations, and keeping...

When a loved one dies, emotions run high - and unfortunately, so can tensions among family members. In the early...

When someone passes away in Illinois, their estate goes through probate — the court-supervised process of distributing their assets to...

When a testator (the person who made a will) bequeaths a specific item – like a family heirloom, a car,...

Earlier this June, a previously unknown will allegedly signed by late Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh in 2015 came to light -...

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

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

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