Protect digital assets through wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Learn the legal tools to safeguard your online world.

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Illinois follows the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA), which allows executors or trustees to manage digital property—but only if your estate plan gives them authority.

When most people think about estate planning, they picture bank accounts, real estate, investments, or family heirlooms. But in today’s world, an equally important part of your legacy lives online: ...

The executor files the will with the probate court in the county where the deceased person lived. They also petition the court to be formally appointed as executor. The executor must notify all heirs, ...

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a person’s estate after they pass away. While probate helps ensure assets are distributed properly, it doesn’t always move quickly. Families are ...

Even in the closest families, grief can magnify small tensions. Add money, property, or unclear instructions, and things can spiral quickly. Some of the most common reasons for disputes include: No ...

When your child turns 18, you’re still their parent—but legally, things change. Whether they’re headed off to college, traveling, or starting their first job, once they become a legal adult, you can ...