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Illinois Probate Deadlines: What Heirs Should Know

When a loved one passes away in Illinois, the probate process can feel overwhelming. This is especially true for heirs unfamiliar with legal timelines and obligations. Understanding key probate deadlines is essential to protect your inheritance rights, avoid unnecessary delays, and ensure the estate is administered properly.  The estate planning attorneys at Bielski Chapman, Ltd….

Common Mistakes That Can Delay Probate in Illinois 

Common Mistakes That Can Delay Probate in Illinois 

Probate, the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, can be complex and time-consuming. In Illinois, certain common errors can significantly delay this process, causing stress and added expense for beneficiaries. Understanding these common errors can help executors and families avoid unnecessary delays, ensuring a smoother administration of the estate. At Bielski Chapman, LTD.,…

what is probate

What Is Probate?

The first time I heard the word “probate” was after I had finished law school and passed the bar exam.  If you are lucky, the probate process is a foreign concept to you.  But most people come across it at some point in their lifetime, and we are here to demystify what exactly probate is. …