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      • What is an Insolvent Estate in Illinois?
      • What happens in an Illinois Probate Estate with no Will?
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      • When is Probate required in Illinois?
      • Is Probate time-consuming, burdensome, and expensive in Illinois?
      • How do you become the Executor of an Estate in Illinois?
      • How does an Executor of the Estate in Illinois probate a Will?
      • Do all assets pass under the Will of a deceased person in Illinois?
      • Do all Wills go through the Probate Court System in Illinois?
      • What is the difference between an Executor and an Administrator in Illinois?
      • Do all Wills need to be filed with the Court in Illinois?
      • What should I do when my loved one dies in Illinois?
      • How do you reopen an Illinois probate estate?
      • What is an Affidavit of Heirship in Illinois?
      • How do you probate a lost Will in Illinois?
      • How should I choose an attorney to represent me in Illinois Probate proceedings?
    • Guardianship FAQs
      • What is Guardianship (in layman's terms)?
      • How do I know if my loved one needs a Guardianship?
      • How long does it take to set up a Guardianship in Illinois?
      • What does a Guardian do in Illinois?
      • When is an Illinois Guardianship necessary vs. Powers of Attorney?
      • How do you transfer a Guardianship in Illinois?
      • How do you complete an Annual Report on Ward in Illinois?
      • Are Guardians compensated for their time spent handling Guardianship matters?
      • How should I choose an attorney to represent me in Guardianship proceedings?
    • Estate Litigation FAQs
      • How does Estate Litigation work in Illinois?
      • What is involved with Estate Litigation in Illinois?
      • What kinds of issues create problems with Illinois Probate Estates?
      • Why is Illinois estate litigation so time-consuming and expensive?
      • Is it better to settle or go all the way to trial in Illinois probate estate litigation?
      • What role do attorneys play in Illinois Probate Estate Litigation?
      • How should I choose an attorney to represent me in Illinois Probate Estate Litigation?
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      • What is a Last Will and Testament in Illinois?
      • What is a Power of Attorney for Health Care in Illinois?
      • What is a Power of Attorney for Property in Illinois?
      • What is a "Durable" Power of Attorney in Illinois?
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Services
  • Probate
    • Kane County Probate
    • DuPage County Probate
    • Cook County Probate
    • Will County Probate
    • Kendall County Probate
    • Illinois Small Estate Affidavit
  • Guardianship
    • Kane County Guardianship
    • DuPage County Guardianship
    • Will County Guardianship
    • Kendall County Guardianship
    • Illinois Guardianship Accountings
    • Illinois Minor Guardianship Estates
    • Guardianship of the Person in Illinois
  • FAQs
    • Probate FAQs
      • What is Probate in Illinois (in layman's terms)?
      • How long does Probate take in Illinois?
      • What are the major steps in an Illinois Probate estate?
      • What is a "reading of the Will" in Illinois?
      • What is an Insolvent Estate in Illinois?
      • What happens in an Illinois Probate Estate with no Will?
      • What is Probate Court in Illinois?
      • When is Probate required in Illinois?
      • Is Probate time-consuming, burdensome, and expensive in Illinois?
      • How do you become the Executor of an Estate in Illinois?
      • How does an Executor of the Estate in Illinois probate a Will?
      • Do all assets pass under the Will of a deceased person in Illinois?
      • Do all Wills go through the Probate Court System in Illinois?
      • What is the difference between an Executor and an Administrator in Illinois?
      • Do all Wills need to be filed with the Court in Illinois?
      • What should I do when my loved one dies in Illinois?
      • How do you reopen an Illinois probate estate?
      • What is an Affidavit of Heirship in Illinois?
      • How do you probate a lost Will in Illinois?
      • How should I choose an attorney to represent me in Illinois Probate proceedings?
    • Guardianship FAQs
      • What is Guardianship (in layman's terms)?
      • How do I know if my loved one needs a Guardianship?
      • How long does it take to set up a Guardianship in Illinois?
      • What does a Guardian do in Illinois?
      • When is an Illinois Guardianship necessary vs. Powers of Attorney?
      • How do you transfer a Guardianship in Illinois?
      • How do you complete an Annual Report on Ward in Illinois?
      • Are Guardians compensated for their time spent handling Guardianship matters?
      • How should I choose an attorney to represent me in Guardianship proceedings?
    • Estate Litigation FAQs
      • How does Estate Litigation work in Illinois?
      • What is involved with Estate Litigation in Illinois?
      • What kinds of issues create problems with Illinois Probate Estates?
      • Why is Illinois estate litigation so time-consuming and expensive?
      • Is it better to settle or go all the way to trial in Illinois probate estate litigation?
      • What role do attorneys play in Illinois Probate Estate Litigation?
      • How should I choose an attorney to represent me in Illinois Probate Estate Litigation?
    • Estate Planning FAQs
      • What is a Last Will and Testament in Illinois?
      • What is a Power of Attorney for Health Care in Illinois?
      • What is a Power of Attorney for Property in Illinois?
      • What is a "Durable" Power of Attorney in Illinois?
      • What is a Living Will in Illinois?
      • What is a Living Trust in Illinois?
      • Do I need an attorney to make a Will in Illinois?
      • Are there any risks with Illinois Powers of Attorney?
  • Glossary
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Frequently Asked Probate Questions

  • What is Probate in Illinois (in layman's terms)?
  • How long does Probate take in Illinois?
  • What are the major steps in an Illinois Probate estate?
  • Do all assets pass under the Will of a deceased person in Illinois?
  • What is the difference between an Executor and an Administrator in Illinois?
  • How do you reopen an Illinois probate estate?
  • What is an Affidavit of Heirship in Illinois?
  • How should I choose an attorney to represent me in Illinois Probate proceedings?
  • How do you probate a lost Will in Illinois?
  • What should I do when my loved one dies in Illinois?
  • Do all Wills go through the Probate Court System in Illinois?
  • How does an Executor of the Estate in Illinois probate a Will?
  • Is Probate time-consuming, burdensome, and expensive in Illinois?
  • When is Probate required in Illinois?
  • What is Probate Court in Illinois?
  • What is an Insolvent Estate in Illinois?
  • How do you become the Executor of an Estate in Illinois?
  • What is a "reading of the Will" in Illinois?
  • Do all Wills need to be filed with the Court in Illinois?
  • What happens in an Illinois Probate Estate with no Will?

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