Probate can feel like stepping into a maze of legal paperwork, court deadlines and emotional decisions, often at one of life’s more difficult moments. Families suddenly find themselves juggling ...

Probate is a largely misunderstood but generally feared concept. Over half of the respondents to a recent study said that they have no idea about the costs involved in probate, and that they perceive ...

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Wondering whether retirement accounts go through probate? In most cases, they don’t — thanks to beneficiary designations.. Retirement accounts like IRAs, 401(k)s and annuities typically bypass probate ...

A fiduciary bond acts as a financial guarantee by ensuring a fiduciary acts in the best interest of the party the fiduciary serves, protecting estates and beneficiaries Written By Written by Staff ...

Last week, new officials were appointed in the Probate Court of Cook County, including Moultrie attorney Hayden Willis.