Tag: Trust

Knowing who to rely on when you face essential legal and financial decisions is vital. Federal and state laws change often, and relying on the Internet for advice is risky. Fortunately, if you need help with estate planning and trusts, you can depend on our Buffalo Grove estate planning attorney at Orlowsky & Wilson to […]

If you are unhappy with a beneficiary designation in an Illinois will, you can contest it, but you must have standing, which means you have something to gain when the case is decided. Learn how to contest a beneficiary designation below, then talk to our Illinois estate planning attorneys for assistance. How To Contest A […]

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 […]

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 […]