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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, ...

A living trust is one of the most effective ways to keep your estate out of probate. By transferring your assets into the trust during your lifetime, you retain control as trustee and can name ...