Living trusts are one of the most popular estate planning tools, as they allow those who create them, (trustors) to retain some control over their assets, while also ensuring the contents of those trusts are transferred to specific beneficiaries without the need to go through probate. Creating these trusts can be a difficult process, as […]
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Challenging the validity of a will isn’t a simple undertaking, so if you believe a loved one’s will is not valid, should conduct a careful assessment of their situation before moving forward. For help determining how strong your own case is, please contact Alan G. Orlowsky today. Can You Prove the Decedent Was the Victim […]
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The death of a beloved relative is one of the most difficult ordeals a person can go through, losing access to a bank account shouldn’t be added to the problems. While it is true nothing can prepare a person for such a loss, taking certain steps ahead of time can help ease some of the […]
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Illinois law provides a six-month period after a will has been admitted to probate, in which a person can contest the document’s validity. In most cases, those who miss this deadline will be strictly barred from contesting the terms of the decedent’s will. There are, however, a few exceptions to this rule, so if you […]
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