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Who is an heir? What is a descendant? What does beneficiary mean?

While watching a movie or reading a book about wealthy individuals and their families, you may have come across terms such as “heir,” “descendant,” and “next of kin.” Though made-for-TV storylines use these terms interchangeably, words describing familial relationships have distinct definitions. Using the correct terms is critical in wills,

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The Five Biggest Misconceptions About Wills in Illinois

My Illinois Will Means No Probate   This is one that I hear all the time. Clients will let me know that they were told by another attorney that their current Will won’t have to go through probate. Unfortunately, that is wrong more times than not. The simple existence of

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Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act

The Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (Act) is one reason why it is difficult to prevail against municipalities in a suit for personal injury. 745 ILCS 10/3-102(a) (West 2010). The tort liability of a municipality is governed by the Act. The main purpose of the Act is to protect

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