Chicago Probate, Trust, & Estates Blog

After someone dies, anyone who thinks they are owed money or property by the deceased can file a claim against...

In Illinois, the deceased person’s family is not responsible for their debt - but their estate is. If your spouse...

Unless they co-signed a loan or credit card or jointly own property, children are not personally responsible for their deceased...

Probate is the legal process to make sure that the deceased person’s debts and taxes are paid. In Illinois a...

When a person dies, all their property, assets, and valuables become part of their estate. Someone has to distribute the...

Once you make a will, what is the best option to safely keep the original copy of your will? Having...

Meeting with an attorney and their legal talk can be intimidating. To prepare for your meeting, it can be helpful...

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document giving someone else the right to act on your behalf. If...

Trusts are commonly associated with planning for the management of assets after someone’s passing. Living trusts are rapidly gaining in...

No one likes to think about dying. Any many people assume that they don’t need a will because their spouse...