In IL in 2013, if a man leaves his entire $4.5 million estate to his wife, does an IL estate tax return have to be filed?

As Mr. Frederick kindly pointed out, there is a Federal and Illinois Marital Deduction for assets inherited outright by a spouse (the deduction...

My husband and I would like to convey a percentage of property to our son before he gets married.

You should speak with an Estate Planning Attorney. There are a number of issues and risks that need to be considered when transferring property to...

I am writing a hand written will to be notarized and witnessed i have no assets other than my plays and books zilch ,nothing. it

In Illinois, there is no legal requirement to hire an attorney to prepare a Will. However, it is highly recommended to retain an attorney. It is...

If someone petitions to be admin, do we have to go to probate? We need the papers of admin to see if accnts were abused/ poa.

This is a complicated matter, presenting this information in front of a judge may be the best avenue to take. You should consult an attorney who...

Why do we have to file my Mom's will?

Illinois law requires that within 30 days of death an original will of the decedent must be filed with the clerk of the court in the county the...

I agree with the previous posts. Simply being nominated as being the Trustee does not make a person the Trustee. Being nominated means that a...

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