Estate Administration/Probate

The loss of a loved one brings immediate emotional weight. During this difficult time, the sudden responsibility of handling their estate can feel overwhelming. You may wonder if you must go through the formal probate court system to handle their property. In...

Managing an Illinois estate requires transparency and precision. When an executor fails to meet these standards, your inheritance and your family’s legacy face significant risks. If you suspect an executor acted in their own interest or ignored their duties, you must...

Estate administration is a major responsibility. Those who agree to oversee probate proceedings have to communicate with multiple parties, follow the law and abide by the instructions provided by the decedents. Sometimes, personal representatives have to deal with an...

When a loved one passes away there's work to be done on their behalf. Family, friends and other key stakeholders must go about dividing up all the assets and possessions that the deceased accumulated over their lifetime. That process is made exponentially easier if...

Probate is a court-supervised process that aids in distributing, sorting, and administering the deceased estate to the designated beneficiaries or heirs. Typically, the deceased person's property is transferred to the beneficiary named in his or her last will. If the...

Going through probate is a legal process that has filing deadlines and other constraints. We will cover some of the most crucial deadlines and facts to remember when proceeding through the probate process. Constraints for mandatory probate filing Most wills do not...

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...