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What Happens if I Die Without a Will?

Scott Zambo July 31, 2017 Estate Planning, Probate, Trust, Will 0
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When someone dies without a Will it is called dying intestate. When you die without a Will, the property that you own, subject to probate and depending on how you hold title to the property, will pass to your heirs according to the intestacy statutes[...]

Do I Need a Will in Illinois?

Scott Zambo July 25, 2017 Estate Planning, Legal, Probate, Will 0
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The short answer is: yes, you should have a Will. While a Will is not legally required, it is the smart, cost effective choice. A Will is simply a legal document where a person, called a testator, documents their wishes for disposing of property, and[...]

Disposing of Your Digital Life

Scott Zambo July 14, 2017 Estate Planning 0
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When Illinois enacted the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, it joined a growing number of states that are trying to address a fiduciary’s access to digital accounts and assets. When an individual dies or is disabled or incapacitated, family members are often[...]