Estate Planning

Can a Beneficiary Change Made Just Before Death Be Reversed in Illinois? What surviving spouses and family members can do when an IRA, 401(k), or TOD account designation was changed during a final illness. Discovering that a...

Can I Accept an Inheritance and Still Contest the Will or Trust in Illinois? What happens when you cash a distribution check from an estate and later realize you want to challenge the trust or will. Illinois law is...

Electronic Wills in Illinois: 2026 Updates and Risks What’s New for Electronic Wills in 2026? Electronic wills are valid in Illinois and can be signed over video.  Remote witnessing has made it easier...

Removing an Executor: The Statutory Grounds Under Section 23-2 Can An Executor Be Removed in Illinois? An executor can only be removed in Illinois when specific legal grounds under Section 23-2 are proven to...

The “Citation to Recover Assets”: The Probate Super-Weapon What is Illinois’ Citation to Recover Assets? The citation to recover assets is a fast-moving Illinois court proceeding that lets a probate judge order stolen,...

Adult Guardianship in Schaumburg: Taking Control When Parents Can’t When Should You Seek Adult Guardianship for an Aging Parent in Illinois? When an aging parent can no longer make sound decisions and there are...

Is the Executor Stealing? Warning Signs for Schaumburg Families How Can You Tell if an Executor Is Misusing Estate Assets in Illinois? If you believe an executor may be misusing estate funds or acting...

Contesting a Will in Cook County: The 6-Month “Ticking Clock” How Long Do You Have to Contest a Will in Cook County, Illinois? Because this window is so limited, speaking with a will contest attorney...

Elder Financial Exploitation Cases in Schaumburg and Surrounding Suburbs Elder financial abuse in Schaumburg and the surrounding northwest suburbs often goes undetected until significant damage has already occurred. Families discover unexplained withdrawals, missing assets,...

Undue Influence Claims in Illinois Estate Litigation Undue influence claims in Illinois estate litigation come up when families believe someone pressured or manipulated a loved one into changing their will or trust....

Will Contest Grounds in Illinois – When Can You Challenge a Will? When a family member’s will contains unexpected terms, the question of whether to contest a will in Illinois often follows quickly. Not every disappointing inheritance...

The ABC’s of Inheritance Law in Illinois When a person dies, his or her estate, assets, and property is passed along, or inherited by the deceased person’s heirs or named beneficiaries through...