Student Loan Collections and Estate Planning

Hello. I'm not exactly sure what your question is, but I can provide a couple of thoughts. First, your dad is on the right track by thinking in...

I am an estate planning attorney in IL, and I have not heard the term "pure contract trust" before. Maybe one of my other colleagues will...

Should a person contact a lawyer if a parent dies with no will and has property?

Yes, I agree that either one of the adult children should retain a probate attorney in the area to assist with the transfer of the house title, as...

In Illinois, there is a Disposition of Remains Act which states that if someone who died (the "decedent") did not sign something prior to their...

A small estate left to a daughter includes real estate deeded "JWROS". Is there a monetary limit that avoids probate?

If the value of the personal property (excluding the value of real estate) does not exceed $100,000, a Small Estate Affidavit can be used to...

How do i know if i need a Living Trust or power of attorney?

I would recommend that you consult with an estate planning attorney who can explain the difference between a will-based and a trust-based estate...

Unfortunately, this is not a question that can be answered easily by an attorney on this forum. An attorney will need to review the title to the...

This forum is really for asking legal questions and obtaining general advice. To find an attorney to represent you in a specific matter, I would...

Power of Attorney to make an offer to buy a condo, sign the offer sheet etc.

I agree with the other attorneys . . . this is one of those many situations where "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." The...

Does a medical Power of Attorney signed in a hospital revoke a power of attorney drawn up by an atty for medical/financial?

By law one does not automatically revoke the other in Illinois, but one could revoke a prior power of attorney if the latter one expressly states...