Month: July 2016

How Do I Defend A Contested Will?
Posted July 13, 2016

How Do I Defend A Contested Will? Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky In Illinois, the executor of an estate has a legal obligation to defend the will in the event it is contested by parties who believe they have a financial standing in its execution. Whether the petitioners of the contest are beneficiaries named in […]

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Do I Need A Lawyer To Contest A Will In Illinois?
Posted July 07, 2016

Do I Need A Lawyer To Contest A Will In Illinois? Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky If you or your family is considering contesting a will in Illinois probate court, you may have many questions about how the procedure works. The Illinois Probate Act of 1975 lays out specific mechanisms that will govern the legal […]

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