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On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Dec 21, 2022 | Trusts
Estate planning can be a challenge for Illinois residents. People want to share their assets without burdening their loved ones with heavy estate taxes. Establishing a trust may offer benefits that will help meet your long-term goals. Comparing trusts and wills Most...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Oct 17, 2022 | Probate Litigation
All Illinois residents should have a will as part of their estate planning efforts. Most people understand that there are certain situations that allow a will to be contested. These are the most common reasons for it. Undue influence A will can be contested when undue...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Aug 22, 2022 | Probate Litigation
Dying intestate in Illinois means that any property left behind will be distributed in accordance with Illinois intestate succession laws. "Intestate" is the legal term for dying without a valid, enforceable will. Probate begins with the court appointing an...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Jun 17, 2022 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is something that all Illinois residents should do to prepare for the future. However, it’s easy to make certain mistakes that could later cost you. These are some of the most common ones. Not having one at all Perhaps the worst mistake you could make...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Apr 19, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning
It is in your best interest to start building an estate plan as soon as you become a legal adult. This can help to ensure that assets such as your Illinois home, car or business are taken care of after you pass away or if you become incapacitated. To further ensure...
On Behalf of Zapolis & Associates, P.C. | Feb 17, 2022 | Estate Planning
When someone passes away in Illinois, the estate may need to go through probate if it includes more than $100,000 in assets. This process can be complex, and it's often best to have an executor to help manage everything. Who is an executor in estate administration? An...
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...
On Behalf of 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...
