Trust Basics in Illinois from Hedeker Law, Ltd. At its most basic, a trust is a relationship whereby property is held by one party for the benefit of another. A trust is created by a Settlor, who transfers property to a Trustee. The Trustee holds that property for the trust’s beneficiaries. Learn more about trust basics in Illinois in this presentation.  

 The Probate Process in Illinois from Hedeker Law, Ltd. The primary goal for most people when they create an estate plan is to create a roadmap that provides for the distribution of their estate assets when they are gone. While this is certainly a necessary part of estate planning, it should not be the only consideration when you create your plan.  Learn more about the probate process in Illinois in this presentation.