Month: May 2022

How Long After an Estate is Settled Can it Be Contested?
estate planning attorney
Posted May 27, 2022

Although you may have made a will and have a comprehensive estate plan, others can always challenge your estate. But the ability to challenge someone’s estate after it is settled does not last forever. There are deadlines to how long someone has to file a claim if they are seeking to invalidate a document in […]

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How to Calculate Illinois Estate Tax
Illinois estate tax
Posted May 13, 2022

You’ve probably heard of the estate tax, and are aware it is a federal tax. But what many people may not know is that Illinois is one of only a few states that also impose a state estate tax. While a legal or tax professional should help you understand your potential estate tax obligations, there […]

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