by Jonathan Cole | Oct 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
How Probate Can Delay Your Family’s Inheritance in Illinois and How to Plan Ahead When You Pass Away, Will Your Family Have Immediate Access to Their Inheritance? Imagine that a parent passes away, leaving behind a home, savings, and other assets intended to help...
by Jonathan Cole | Oct 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Duress and Estate Planning: Can a Will or Trust Be Invalidated If Someone Was Forced to Sign? Estate planning is supposed to give you control over what happens to your property, your finances, and your medical care. But what happens when someone signs a will, trust,...
by Jonathan Cole | Oct 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Don’t Wait for a Medical Crisis to Plan Your Estate: Why Timing Matters A serious diagnosis can change everything in a matter of minutes. A doctor delivers unexpected news. A family member is hospitalized. A routine appointment leads to a recommendation for...
by Jonathan Cole | Sep 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Will Despite DIY Drafting, Missing Copy and Caregiver Challenge A recent Illinois appellate decision illustrates just how complicated a will contest can become when a will appears under unusual circumstances after someone dies. In In...
by Jonathan Cole | Sep 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Police Use Flock Cameras to Stalk Someone: Does Illinois Law Have a Criminal Penalty? What happens when a police officer uses a government surveillance system to track someone for personal reasons? In the age of Flock cameras and automated license plate readers,...