Illinois Estate Planning Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is The Difference Between A Will And A Trust?
  A Will and a Trust serve different purposes. Most people don`t have either one. A Will and a Trust are similar in the effect that both let you designate exactly how you want your assets and other … more
• What Is An Estate Tax?
  The Estate Tax is a tax on the value of your property transfered to your hiers upon your death.  The federal government allows every person to give away, either through lifetime gifts or upon … more
• What Is A Living Will?
  The Living Will form allows a patient to specify in advance that she does not wish to receive health care treatment if he/she should suffer from an incurable or irreversible injury, disease, or … more

Legal Articles

• What Happens When a Person Dies Without a Will
  If you want to make sure that your property is distributed according to your personal wishes at the time of your death, then it is important to have a properly drafted and executed will. However, the law recognizes that there will be some cases when a valid will is not in place at the time of a person’s death and that a decedent’s property will need to be distributed according … more
• Family Limited Partnerships
  While the financial operations of a family are certainly different than the financial operations of a business, there are many similarities. Both have the common goal of increasing wealth. Therefore, some business models provide important benefits for families. One such model is a limited partnership. A family limited partnership can be used to save families significant money in … more

Free Legal Forms

• Living Will Declaration (Cook County)
• Probate Division Cover Sheet (Cook County)
• Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For Disabled Person (Cook County)
• Summons For Appointment Of Guardian Disabled Person (Cook County)

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