April 26, 2018Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid What is the Difference Between Estate Planning and Elder Law? Estate Planning vs Elder Law We are often asked about the difference between estate planning and elder law. Although we...
December 8, 2014Estate Administration The 6 Rules of Estate Administration The Rules of Estate Administration Probate is the process by which a deceased person’s property, known as the “estate,” is...
April 26, 2013Estate Administration The Role of Executor in Illinois Question: "My mother died about 3 weeks ago, and I am the Executor of her estate. How should I proceed in...
July 11, 2011Short QA, Wills Is a Parent Forced to Give His Entire Estate to His Children? Answer: Forced heirship applies when a child is under the age of twenty four, or if a child is permanently...
July 9, 2011Estate Planning Estate Planning – Do I Need Attorney if I Have Legal Documents? Question: I am eighty years old and in excellent health. I have family and friends who can act as executors of my...