These videos are courtesy of the national authority on estate law, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). They are provided for educational purposes only, are not specific to Illinois law and are not to be construed as legal advice. Please contact Palley Law Office at (312) 261-5885 for an appointment to learn more about your options under Illinois law. Palley Law Office provides an initial consultation to prospective clients at no charge. 

Preparing for Your Initial Estate Planning Meeting

The Pitfalls of DIY Estate Planning

Why You Need a Will

Choosing an Executor or Trustee

Probate Explained

Revocable Trusts can Help Avoid Probate

Charitable Gift Giving

Funding a Revocable Trust

Tangible Personal Property

Serving as Healthcare Agent under a POA

Serving as an Agent under a Financial POA

Serving as a Trustee

Serving as an Executor

Special Needs Trusts

Key Roles in the Estate Plan

Life Insurance and the Estate Plan

Basics of Estate Administration

Fundamentals of Joint Tenancy

Titling of Assets and the Estate Plan