Do You Need a Trust or Just a Will in Illinois?
A will is the base document for almost everyone, and this post shows what extra a trust does and when that extra is worth the work.
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A divorce judgment cancels some gifts to an ex-spouse by law and leaves others alone, so this post lists the documents to check.
The $150,000 Small Estate Affidavit in Illinois
The limit is $150,000 in personal property, not counting registered vehicles, and this post explains what counts and what you promise by signing.
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