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How (not) to Revoke a Will
The act of revoking a Will seems like it ought to be fairly straightforward and noncontroversial. In most cases, (and ideally) a person revokes a current Will by simply executing a new Will that expressly revokes all prior wills and codicils. The later valid Will prevails. Simple and effective. But there are other permitted… Read More »

The Illinois Intestacy Will: An Unplanned Estate Plan
Are you thinking about creating a Will, but just have not gotten around to it yet? You’re not alone. I’m going to be completely honest with you, it’s not as much fun as watching a movie or going on vacation. Procrastination can be a powerful force. Even if you’ve never thought about estate planning,… Read More »