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Probate Is Handled In Court
Probate cases normally occur in state and county court where the deceased permanently lived at the time of his or her death. In different states such courts may go by different names. Some are simply called the Probate Court. In New Yorkthey are called the Surrogates Court and in California they are called the Superior Court, Probate Division. The probate court will normally handle all the personal property the deceased owned, plus all the real estate the deceased owned located in that same state.

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	Latest news about probate cases in Illinois and nationwide: Attorney General Corbett Files Second Suit Alleging "Living Trust" Sales Scheme Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that a second civil lawsuit has been filed against the operators of a living trust sales scheme, who a... Read more > Trust Mills Can Be Financial Traps Consumer: I’m exploring estate planning options, including living trusts. I’ve read recent warnings about “trust mills.” What are these? ... Read more > Beaver County, Utah: Probate Court During the territorial period Utah county probate courts served a variety of functions. In addition to traditional probate of estates, the courts h... Read more > More Probate News >

Probate Terms

Today's Terms

Decedent

Definition:
A person who is deceased.

Probate

Definition:
The process of settling your estate after you die, including paying creditors and heirs, and validating a will (if there is one).

Health care directive

Definition:
A legal document that lets others know one's wishes regarding medical care and treatment, funeral arrangements, organ donation, and other health care concerns.

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Probate Hot Topics

Topics Related to Probate:

Probate Court
Last Will and Testament
Living Will
Power of Attorney
Trust Planning
Asset Protection
Special Needs Trusts

Illinois Probate Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an probate attorney you should contact our Probate Attorney as soon as possible:

Arlington Heights
Aurora
Bartlett
Berwyn
Bolingbrook
Buffalo Grove
Carol Stream
Chicago
Chicago Heights
Cicero
Des Plaines
Elgin
Glenview
Granite City

Harvey
Joliet
Lockport
Lombard
Mchenry
Moline
Mount Prospect
Normal
Oak Lawn
Palatine
Plainfield
Tinley Park
Waukegan
Wheaton

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