On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Dec 29, 2021 | Probate Litigation
After a loved one passes away, someone must take on the role of executor of their estate. If the deceased left behind a will, that document will likely include the name of the person they designated to be the executor. This is an important job. The executor's role is...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Oct 11, 2021 | Guardianships
Some families think they have the best intentions in mind and done all the right things to protect their elderly loved ones by naming a guardian for that person. But the move may have been premature in the eyes of that elderly loved one. And, in other cases, when...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Aug 19, 2021 | Guardianships
Seeing a loved one grow old can be hard, especially when they start to lose focus and forget things. If someone close to you is in that situation, you can protect them by talking to them about guardianship. A guardian could manage their affairs and take care of them...
by Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Jun 22, 2021 | Guardianships
You have decided that guardianship is the right decision for your aging parent, but now you don’t know how to approach them about it. As with anything else, you can get through them easier if you anticipate which questions they may have about becoming a ward. The...
by Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Apr 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
Surveys show that most adults in the U.S. have not done any estate planning. People who have not gotten around to creating a will, trust, advance directive or other estate planning documents usually have various excuses. However, most of those reasons are far less...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Feb 25, 2021 | Trust And Probate Administration
Besides detailing how the deceased wants their assets distributed among their heirs, a will typically names who the executor of their estate will be. The executor is responsible for ushering the estate through probate, settling the deceased's debts and distributing...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Jan 7, 2021 | Trust And Probate Administration
In the state of Illinois, you don't need any special qualifications to be named the executor of someone's will. A friend or family member might choose you to be the executor of their will after they die. You might agree to it at the time, but after that individual...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Dec 23, 2020 | Trust And Probate Administration
After the loss of a loved one—whether they passed away suddenly or died after a long battle with illness—your life changes significantly. Disbelief, sadness, anger and anxiety can all take a toll on your emotional life. Grief can also disrupt your sleep or impact your...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog
Coping with the death of a loved one is a complicated and stressful process. Going through their estate plan can be a particularly difficult part of this process, especially if you suspect foul play when their will was written. There are reasons you may be concerned...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Aug 25, 2020 | Guardianships
Guardianship is a powerful legal tool. When properly established, this arrangement can help an individual ensure an incapacitated loved one receives the care and attention they need. But because guardianship involves altering a person’s decision-making...
