Author: Linsi Tuttle

Safety or safe deposit boxes are used to store valuable or important items such as jewelry, family heirlooms, property deeds, or original copies of a will. Because the contents of these boxes are often financially and emotionally important, questions about who can access them after someone passes away are common When a loved one dies, family members may not even know whether the person had a safety deposit box or what was inside it. If the box is not listed in a will or estate plan, confusion and disputes can […]

Creating a last will and testament is one of the most important steps in protecting your assets and providing for your loved ones. However, many high-net-worth individuals and business owners in Illinois misunderstand what happens after a will is created. One of the most common questions we get is: Do all wills go to probate court? The answer depends on several factors, including the value of the estate, the type of assets involved, and how ownership and beneficiary designations are structured. Our Naperville estate planning attorney can explain when probate […]

Your last will and testament is the foundation of your estate plan. Your will explains how your property should be distributed to beneficiaries, designates a guardian for minor children, and describes your final wishes. It can be thought of as an instruction manual in probate showing how you want your assets to be distributed.  Creating a will is essential. However, it is not a one-and-done task. Many different life changes and circumstances will necessitate an update of your will and other estate planning documents. In this blog, we will explain […]