US EditionLoved one died: what to do if your loved one dies - practical first steps from wills to probate explained
- John Kohlhepp shifted his career to end-of-life planning after his mother died, founding A Secure Plan, LLC to help families with these issues.
- This change came after Kohlhepp’s earlier involvement in progressive causes supporting workers' organizations, the rights of immigrants, and equal marriage opportunities.
- The probate court process typically takes six months or longer, providing a forum for legal disputes, naming guardians, and settling debts more quickly than other methods.
- Only a very small fraction of estates in Illinois are subject to the state estate tax, but cases involving tax issues or legal disputes can extend the probate process to several years, highlighting its complexity.
- The probate process, while necessary in some cases, can feel Kafkaesque due to its rules, procedures, and costs, meaning it is not suitable for everyone.
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Loved one died: what to do if your loved one dies - practical first steps from wills to probate explained
Grieving is hard enough — here’s how to manage the legal and financial admin 📝
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OPINION After a loved one’s death, the paperwork cometh
John Kohlhepp Death is a universal experience. We will all experience the death of a loved one. The feelings of grief and loss are also universal when loved ones die. The feelings will come in waves, sometimes swamping you with emotion while other times the emotion will be calmer. Unfortunately, this period of grief and loss comes with unfamiliar paperwork. In our lives, we create a lot of paperwork. When we, die there is more paperwork to close…
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