by Jonathan Cole | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why You Shouldn’t Let AI Act as Your Attorney, A Cautionary Tale from Illinois AI tools like ChatGPT are getting smarter every day. They can draft text, summarize information, and answer questions about everything from recipes to history. But when it comes to real...
by Jonathan Cole | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Illinois Homeowners Should Know About Ending Cook County’s Property Tax Sales Property taxes are one of the biggest ongoing expenses for homeowners in Illinois, especially in Cook County, where tax bills are high compared with other parts of the country. Now, a...
by Jonathan Cole | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Notario Scams in Illinois: What Spanish-Speaking Families Need to Know For many immigrant families, navigating the legal system can feel overwhelming. When documents are in English and the rules seem complicated, people naturally look for someone in their community...
by Jonathan Cole | Mar 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Happens to a Revocable Trust When Someone Becomes a Ward Under Guardianship? Many Illinois families create a revocable living trust to avoid probate and keep control over their assets. But what happens when the person who created that trust later becomes...
by Jonathan Cole | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Timing Matters in Probate: Lessons from In re Estate of Riekena Probate can already feel overwhelming for families during a difficult time. But what happens when disagreements arise about how estate property is handled, especially when someone waits too long to...
by Jonathan Cole | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Probate Bonds Are Required in Illinois and How a Will Can Waive Them When a loved one passes away, the probate process can feel overwhelming. One issue that often surprises families is the requirement that the executor or administrator post a probate bond. Many...
by Jonathan Cole | Mar 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Responsibilities of a Duly Appointed Guardian in Illinois: What Families Should Know When an Illinois court appoints a guardian, it is placing a great deal of trust in that individual. Being a duly appointed guardian is not just an honor, it is a serious legal...
by Jonathan Cole | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Guardianship of the Person vs. Guardianship of the Estate: What’s the Difference in Illinois? When a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves, an Illinois court may appoint a guardian to step in and help. But not all guardianships are the same. In fact,...
by Jonathan Cole | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Basic Process and Procedure of Probate in Illinois Have you recently lost a loved one and heard the word probate for the first time? You’re not alone. Probate can feel overwhelming, especially during an already difficult time. The good news is that the process...
by Jonathan Cole | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Testate vs. Intestate Estates in Illinois: What’s the Difference, and Why It Matters! Have you ever wondered what happens to someone’s property after they pass away if they did—or did not—have a will?In Illinois probate law, the difference comes down to whether an...
