Probate is a legal process to ensure that the deceased's will is valid and that any taxes and debts are...

The state of Illinois is investigating a loophole in guardianship laws that has allowed some students from wealthy families to...

Proper estate planning can minimize the amount of state and federal taxes that a beneficiary will have to pay after...

In Illinois, the executor of an estate is required to gather and inventory all the assets that were in the...

If you own real estate, a transfer on death deed (TOD) is an easy way for you to pass your...

Not everyone is always happy with the terms of a will. Soon after someone dies, family members and close contacts...

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...