If you are an Illinois resident whose spouse, adult child or other loved one seems to have difficulty making decisions about the conduct of his or her own life, (s)he may be a candidate for a guardianship. As the Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission...
Trusts are an essential estate planning tool. One important element of a trust is selecting the trustee, who is the person responsible for managing your affairs after you're gone. As a result, it's crucial that you select a person who can capably fulfill this role....
If you're creating an estate plan in Illinois, being taken advantage of is probably the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, it does happen and if you aren't aware of common tricks and scams you could fall victim (and lose quite a bit of money in the process)....
Being a trustee comes with many responsibilities. You may have concerns about it being overwhelming. As a trustee, you have a legal duty to carry out the terms of the trust. While acting as a trustee is not for everyone, there are some guidelines you can...
