When planning your estate, you may wonder if it is a good idea to sign a joint will with your spouse. You love your spouse and want to share everything with him or her – why not make your wills Read More....
What Happens If One of Your Heirs Dies Before You?
If one of your heirs listed in your will happens to die before you, your estate gets distributed differently. It is a good idea – for your own peace of mind – to figure out who would receive the inheritance Read More....
Does Divorce Invalidate Gifts to Your Ex-Spouse in Your Will?
When you get divorced, you may wonder if the divorce decree invalidates gifts to your ex-spouse made in your will. In Illinois, a divorce nullifies any language in your will that makes your ex-spouse an heir. Effect of Divorce on Read More....
Undue Influence When Making a Will: What You Need to Know
When someone uses undue influence to affect the contents of a will, that will may not be valid. If you are helping a relative manage his affairs, you should know how undue influence could negatively affect his legacy. Alternatively, if Read More....
Capacity to Make a Will: What You Need to Know
If your ailing relative wants to make his or her will, the concept of capacity could come into play. Capacity to make a will affects whether the will is valid when the relative’s estate is distributed. If the creator of Read More....