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Four Ways to Revoke a Testament in Illinois
A signed will stays in force until it is revoked, and Illinois law is specific about how that happens. The statute lists the only ways…
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How a Spendthrift Clause Limits Creditors
A parent who leaves property in trust for a child may worry about what happens if the child owes money. Illinois law answers that worry…
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Capacity and Intent Make the Plan Valid
A living trust works only if it was created the way Illinois law requires. The Illinois Trust Code lists the ways a trust can begin…
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Settlor Powers to Amend Under Illinois Law
A revocable trust is meant to be flexible, but Illinois law sets rules for how it can be changed or ended. The person who creates…
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Illinois Filing Duty and Concealment Penalty
After someone dies, the original will has to reach the court, and Illinois law puts that duty on whoever holds it. The Probate Act also…
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Illinois Signing and Witness Requirements
A will that’s handwritten or signed in a hurry can fail on a technicality. Illinois sets specific signing and witness requirements, and a will that…
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Beneficiary Notice and Annual Accountings
A trustee holds property for the benefit of others, and Illinois law requires the trustee to keep those beneficiaries informed. The duties are set out…
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Cook County Calendar for Business Disputes
A business dispute in Chicago can go to a specialized calendar instead of an ordinary civil courtroom. Cook County has a dedicated section of the…
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Illinois Written and Oral Contract Deadlines
A contract dispute has a deadline, and the deadline depends on how the agreement was made. Illinois sets different limitation periods for written and unwritten…
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Five Life Events That Mean It’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan
Our friends at Ellen Williamson Law, PC discuss how an estate plan isn't a document to write once and forget about. It's built around a…
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A Broken Promise Still Has A Deadline
Commercial Relationships Run On Written Agreements Every single vendor relationship, supplier contract, and commercial lease agreement genuinely depends on both sides actually doing what they…
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When Partners Stop Trusting Each Other
Business Relationships Often Break Down Quietly First Most shareholder and partnership disputes do not actually start out with a formal lawsuit filed directly in court…
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