Should Illinois adopt the TOD deed?By Darrell DiesTrusts and Estates, July 2009Transfer on death of securities has worked well in Illinois for many years, so why not extend the transfer-on-death concept in Illinois to real estate and thereby allow a named beneficiary in a TODD to take direct ownership of real estate upon the grantor’s death? Let’s take a closer look at the TODD concept?
An ancillary lessonBy Darrell DiesTrusts and Estates, February 2008A hypothetical scenario illustrating potential estate administrative expenses in several states.
Letter to the EditorBy Darrell DiesReal Estate Law, April 2007As a solo practitioner from central Illinois, I enjoyed reading the March 2007 ISBA Real Property newsletter and wanted to briefly comment on a couple points.
Have you appointed an Agent to control the disposition of your remains?By Darrell DiesElder Law, May 2006As of January 1, 2006, Public Act 094-0561 amended the Disposition of Remains Act (“D.R.A.”) to allow a specific agent to be named to control the disposition of one’s remains upon death.
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