Tag: Trust

Challenging a Beneficiary in a Will or Estate
beneficiary designation
Posted October 11, 2021

To challenge the beneficiary designation in a will, you must have standing. That is, you have something to gain from the outcome of the case. If you have standing you can challenge the designation within 6 months after the will is filed in probate court. Usually, challengers include: Spouses. Ex-spouses. Family members who are excluded […]

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How Simple Wills Can Lead to Contested Estates
Contested Estates in Chicago
Posted January 20, 2021

For most of us, choosing the simpler route is usually preferable to engaging in a time-consuming or complex process. However, this does not always translate to the estate planning process, where planning a simple estate may be easier in the short-term but cause more problems later. To learn more about the ins and outs of […]

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