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Estate planning is not just about distributing assets to family members—it also offers an opportunity to support charities and causes that reflect your values. Whether you want to leave a legacy through a local nonprofit, establish a scholarship fund, or contribute to a national organization, Illinois law provides several estate planning tools to ensure your […]

A valid last will and testament ensures that an individual’s final wishes are respected. However, when questions arise about a person’s mental capacity at the time of creating or modifying a will, disputes can follow. Under Illinois law, a will can be contested if there is evidence that the testator lacked the mental capacity to […]

When handling an estate or trust, the individuals appointed as executors and trustees play critical roles in ensuring the wishes of the deceased are honored, and the beneficiaries receive their rightful assets. In Illinois, both executors and trustees are held to a fiduciary standard. This means they must act with loyalty, care, and transparency while […]

Challenging the validity of a will in Illinois is a serious and complex legal matter. Will challenges often arise when someone believes a deceased person’s will does not accurately reflect their true intentions. Disputing a will in Illinois can be emotionally difficult and legally complex. However, it is necessary to make sure that the decedent’s […]