You worked hard all your life. You scrimped and saved and were looking forward to helping your children after you were gone. You worked with an estate planner and got your affairs in order. But is there one crucial piece of the puzzle you are missing? When the...
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What are the responsibilities of the executor of an estate?
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 13, 2020 | Estate Administration
Being named the executor of someone’s estate can be a huge honor. It can mean that your loved one trusted you enough to have you be the person to handle their final affairs. However, serving as an executor can also be a huge undertaking. As the executor, you are...
What happens when someone passes without a will?
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 9, 2020 | Estate Administration
When a person passes away, survivors are often left to sort out the deceased's affairs. If the deceased was able to leave behind a comprehensive estate plan and/or will, this process is generally easier for their descendants. However, there are many instances where...
3 wills filed on behalf of Aretha Franklin’s estate
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 24, 2019 | Estate Administration/Probate
Some Illinois fans of singer Aretha Franklin may have heard that when she died in 2018, she did not have a will. However, on May 20, three wills that were found in her home were filed in court. Franklin's longtime attorney has asked the court to rule on their...
Contesting a will
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 7, 2019 | Estate Administration/Probate
Many people living in Illinois understand the importance of writing a will as part of their estate plan. However, there are situations in which the legitimacy of a will is questioned by parties that might be entitled to benefit from somebody's estate. Depending on the...
Lawsuit filed against Tom Petty’s widow
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 6, 2019 | Estate Administration/Probate
Music fans in Illinois and across the country enjoyed the music of Tom Petty while he was alive. However, he is in the news after his death because of alleged impropriety by his widow. According to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County court, she engaged in a breach...
Legal fight may be ahead over John Singleton’s estate
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 5, 2019 | Estate Administration/Probate
Film buffs in Illinois may have heard about filmmaker John Singleton's recent sudden death from a stroke at the age of 51. Reports suggest that there might be litigation associated with his estate. Singleton's will is purportedly from 1993. At that time, he had only...
Solving the problem of passwords for executors of estates
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | May 1, 2019 | Estate Administration
Illinois residents use passwords to protect their finances and privacy. These passwords can keep hackers out. Unfortunately, the passwords that protect a person can create problems if the individual passes away or becomes incapacitated. It is good for individuals to...
Choosing an executor
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 22, 2019 | Estate Administration
Many people living in Illinois understand the importance of estate planning. They take the time to write a will and execute other documents that govern end-of-life issues, such as advanced directives, powers of attorney and living wills. However, many people make...
Who could be interested in a probate proceeding
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Feb 25, 2019 | Estate Administration
During a probate hearing in Illinois, a will may be challenged. The person or entity challenging the will needs to know who the interested parties to that document may be. Generally speaking, anyone actually listed in the will is going to be an interested party....
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