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The Difficulty of Contesting a Will vs Challenging a Trust
Contested Estates Lawyer
Posted February 18, 2020

How Do You Stop Someone From Contesting A Trust? One of the most important tasks of an estate planning attorney is to ensure the tools used to create an estate plan can stand up to a legal challenge by a beneficiary. This is especially important when drafting a will because it is generally considered easier […]

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Getting Started on Your Estate Plan
Estate Plan Attorney
Posted February 03, 2020

Most people are aware they should have some sort of estate plan in place. However, knowing something is true and acting on it are two different things. This is especially true when it comes to complicated and uncomfortable topics like preparing for the end of one’s life. Fortunately, there are a few different strategies people […]

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Proof of Will Hearings in Illinois
Contested Estates Attorney
Posted January 22, 2020

When a person’s heirs or beneficiaries believe a loved one’s will is the result of fraud or forgery, they may have the option of contesting the estate in probate court. These proceedings often begin with a formal proof of will hearing, where the witnesses to a decedent’s will are asked to testify as to the […]

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Tips on How to Improve Your Estate Plan
Estate Planning Attorney
Posted January 07, 2020

Many people feel they do not need to revisit the issues of estate planning once their wills or trusts are in place. However, revisiting an estate plan is one of the best ways to refine it and ensure one’s assets are protected. For help re-evaluating or modifying your own estate plan, please contact an experienced […]

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