The Validity of No-Contest Clauses in Wills Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky Some families seem to live together harmoniously and resolve all disputes and disagreements amicably. Other families seem ready to attack one another upon the slightest of provocations. Individuals with families that fall more into the second category often worry about what might happen […]

When Co-Administrators Cannot Agree Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky While it is not commonplace, some individuals choose to nominate two co-executors over their estate in their wills (or the grantor of a trust will appoint two co-trustees). When such an arrangement is utilized, the purpose is generally to ensure that one executor trustee does not […]

Four Estate-Planning Resolutions for 2016 Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky The New Year is off to a roaring (tumultuous, if you are watching the stock market) start. What better time to take a moment and consider your estate planning needs? Here are four easy resolutions to help you protect your assets and provide for your […]

Jurisdiction in an Illinois Contested Estate Case Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky Consider the following hypothetical situation: a man who has lived in Illinois for the past ten years dies after a lengthy illness. The man had created a will long ago while he was living in California. The man still has family, property, and […]