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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 […]

When You Don’t Believe the Executor or Administrator is Doing a Good Job Provided By: Alan G. Orlowsky  A provision found in most every will or trust is the appointment of an executor or administrator (in the case of a will) and the naming of a trustee (who oversees management of the trust). With very […]