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Probate in Illinois: What It Is and How it Works
Whether you’ve heard the word probate for the first time recently or you’re going through the probate process yourself, you might be wondering what probate really means and how it works. It’s not exactly a term that’s discussed very often in everyday life! As specialists in the liquidation of personal and real estate property, we […]
Continue readingCoordinating With Executors: Families Survive Long After an Inheritance
How do you handle the third most important task appointed to your executor-how to coordinate and communicate with beneficiaries? Whether it’s a family member, friend, or charity, this is an essential responsibility. In today’s blog post we’ll be talking about how this can affect family relationships and save thousands of dollars in headaches. If you’re […]
Continue readingA Proven Way to Choose a Probate Attorney
Having the right probate attorney in your corner while going through probate is important. The right attorney should give you confidence and assurance that you can together handle any unexpected situation in the process, should it arise. The right probate attorney not only will be filing all the necessary paperwork but help counsel and advise […]
Continue readingThree Tips to Preventing Family Conflict: Probate
You’ve just been given the news that your loved one has passed away. Nothing could have prepared you for this, and there are so many emotions running through you right now. You’re not alone in this. It’s a difficult process to go through, but with these three tips, it can be much easier for everyone […]
Continue reading6 Mistakes You Should Never Make When Cleaning Out an Estate
Probate is the process of administering a deceased person’s estate. This can include distributing their property, settling debts and taxes, and resolving any disputes over the will. The executor of the estate is responsible for ensuring that all necessary legal formalities are carried out before they distribute anything from an estate to beneficiaries. If you’re […]
Continue readingWhat Your Responsibilities as an Executor: Fiduciary Duty Explained
In this blog article, we’ll go through what your duties as an executor are. You must handle the estate of a person who has passed away and ensure that it is disbursed according to their instructions. You must also ensure that any assets held in the name of the deceased individual or individuals are safeguarded […]
Continue readingDo Heirs of an Estate Need an Attorney?
When someone dies, there are many decisions to make. One of the most important is whether or not you need an attorney for your estate. This blog post will help answer that question and give you some tips on how to handle your estate. It’s critical to understand that being an administrator is a big […]
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