When a loved one passes away in Lake County, Illinois, you might expect smaller estates to move through a simpler process. Even so, many higher value estates still go through formal probate. This often happens when assets exceed the limits set under Illinois law or...
A Reputation For Excellence
Offering clients efficiency, experience and effectiveness in legal matters great and small since 1983.
- Home
- »
- Blog
Lake County and Cook County Divorce Law Blog
Illinois 2026 probate: $150K small estate affidavit benefits
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Mar 2, 2026 | Estate Planning
Probate can feel overwhelming, especially while you are still grieving. Fortunately, Illinois' higher small estate affidavit limit may let some families avoid a full probate case. This limit now simplifies the process and reduces delay during an already difficult...
Can you avoid the probate process in Illinois?
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Jan 6, 2026 | Estate Planning
Safeguarding the legacy you have built over the years is essential. You want the transition of your assets to be as smooth as possible while ensuring your family remains protected. In Illinois, the court-supervised probate process can often feel like a burden to...
Essential probate steps every executor must know
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Nov 12, 2025 | Estate Planning
When a loved one passes, the last thing anyone wants is the heavy burden of legal confusion. If you take on the role of executor, that means shouldering the responsibility of settling a lifetime of assets and debts. The good news is that the path through probate is...
What to expect when dividing assets during a military divorce
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Sep 12, 2025 | Military Divorce
Military divorces have the potential to be more complicated than civilian divorces. Unique factors, including regular relocations and military benefits, can leave people very confused about what to expect from the divorce process when one spouse serves in the...
Understanding child custody during divorce in Illinois
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Jul 26, 2025 | Child Custody
When parents get a divorce, the biggest question is often about who will care for the children. It can be a very emotional time, and the legal terms may be confusing. But learning how custody works in Illinois can help you focus on what is most important: your child's...
3 solutions for protecting high-value assets in an estate plan
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | May 20, 2025 | Estate Planning
As people accumulate wealth and resources throughout their lives, they may become more aware of the need to establish an estate plan. The property that an individual owns becomes part of their estate when they die. Their resources may need to pass through probate...
3 common mistakes people make with DIY wills
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Mar 23, 2025 | Estate Planning
Most people wouldn't dream of handling complex legal matters on their own. People facing lawsuits or criminal charges know that they need legal representation. For some reason, even though a will is arguably one of the most important documents an adult may ever sign,...
Managing real estate concerns during divorce
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Jan 27, 2025 | Property Division
When a couple shares a family home, vacation property and/or investment real estate, managing these assets during their divorce can be a complicated undertaking. Generally speaking, any real estate matter requires careful consideration of financial, legal and personal...
What is non-marital property when it comes to divorce?
On Behalf of Kulinsky & Associates Ltd | Nov 25, 2024 | Property Division
Figuring out solutions for property division is a major obstacle during many divorces. Spouses have a hard time agreeing about what is fair and appropriate. The more valuable their assets are, the more likely they are to end up disagreeing on specific property...
Recent Posts
Categories
- Alimony (36)
- Child Custody (71)
- Child Support (51)
- Co-Parenting (5)
- Divorce (88)
- Divorce After 50 (4)
- Estate Planning (22)
- Family Law (14)
- High Asset Divorce (49)
- Lake County And Cook County Divorce Law Blog (1)
- Military Divorce (1)
- Prenup (16)
- Probate (1)
- Property Division (74)

