Tag: Illinois estate planning lawyer
When is it Time to Consider Guardianship for an Aging Parent?
Posted on November 25, 2024
It can be painful and emotionally taxing to face a parent’s physical and mental decline. If you find yourself in this situation, you may be wondering if it is time to consider guardianship for an aging parent. Illinois guardianship laws seek to ensure “maximum self-reliance and independence” within the guardianship process while protecting the ward, as the disabled person in need of guardianship is called. If your parent needs special assistance with daily or financial needs, an experienced Illinois estate planning attorney can help you decide whether this step is […]
How to Proceed in Probate When the Life Status of the “Decedent” is Unknown
Posted on April 29, 2014
Nine years after Samuel Zagaria disappeared, his sister Joanne petitioned the Cook County probate court for a presumption of death. The court complied and appointed Joanne, Zagaria’s only heir, the administrator of her brother’s estate. But in the course of administering the estate and trying to collect insurance benefits, Samuel turned up alive. Unfortunately for Samuel, that was not the end of the story. The physical fact of his existence did not immediately invalidate the legal presumption of death. Samuel had to ask the court to revoke the presumption and […]
How to Write a Last Will and Testament in Illinois
Posted on October 22, 2013
“When an older man or woman passes away, usually he or she has a last will and testament, usually or just a will. All people above the age of 18, though, should have a will that can be updated when necessary. It is important for everyone to know how to write a will and what to put write in it. Even if a person does not have many belongings or money, a will can state what is to be done with a persons property and how that person wishes to […]
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