Do I Need A Lawyer To Contest A Will In Illinois? Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky If you or your family is considering contesting a will in Illinois probate court, you may have many questions about how the procedure works. The Illinois Probate Act of 1975 lays out specific mechanisms that will govern the legal […]

What Are The Legal Grounds To Contest A Will In Illinois? Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky When someone close to us passes away and we are named in his or her estate, we expect their last will and testament to be made while in sound mind and body. However, sometimes beneficiaries are not granted all […]

Using No Contest Clauses To Prevent Contested Estates Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky While most of us expect a peaceful, timely, and harmonious allocation of our estate upon our passing, there may arise situations where the beneficiaries of our estate may feel jilted. Sometimes, these hard feeling may result in litigious action that can spiral […]

Individuals considering planning for their future need to be aware of a new Illinois probate law that took effect in January that may affect whether their last will and testament is deemed valid by the courts upon their passing. However, as with many aspects of estate planning, many of these issues can be mitigated with […]