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Understanding Pour-Over Wills And How They Work With Illinois Trusts
Pour Over Wills
Posted December 02, 2025

As estate planning attorneys serving clients in Lincolnshire and throughout the Chicago area, we often meet individuals who have heard about living trusts but are less familiar with the concept of a pour-over will. A pour-over will is an essential companion to a revocable living trust. It acts as a safety net, ensuring that any […]

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The Role Of A Power Of Attorney In Illinois Estate Planning
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Posted November 04, 2025

As estate planning attorneys in Lincolnshire, we often explain that a Power of Attorney (POA) is one of the most important documents a person can create when planning for the future. While wills and trusts determine how property will be distributed after death, a POA protects an individual during life—especially in cases of illness, incapacity, […]

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The Benefits Of A Revocable Living Trust In Illinois  
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Posted September 30, 2025

As estate attorneys in Lincolnshire, we often meet families who want peace of mind when planning for the future. One of the most effective estate planning tools available in Illinois is the revocable living trust. Many people believe that a will alone is sufficient, but a trust can provide benefits that a will cannot. A […]

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Undue Influence In Illinois Will Contests: What It Looks Like And How It’s Proven
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Posted September 02, 2025

As estate attorneys serving Lincolnshire and the greater Chicago area, we know that contesting a will is never a decision made lightly. One of the most common grounds for a will contest in Illinois is undue influence, a legal claim that someone improperly pressured or manipulated the person making the will, also called the testator, […]

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