The death of a loved one in Illinois often triggers a will contest. Suspicion of undue interference, greed, hurt feelings, and any other number of factors may lead estate beneficiaries or those who feel they should have been named, to question the wills of deceased loved ones. Under certain circumstances, the courts may see fit to declare a will invalid. Who Can Contest a Will in Illinois? In Illinois, those who would suffer adverse effects due to the execution of a will can file a petition … [Read more...]
What Lack of Testamentary Capacity Really Means
Lack of testamentary capacity may be grounds to dispute the validity of a will in Illinois. Since the law presumes… READ MORE
