In this article, our Illinois trust dispute attorneys explain the rules of evidence in Illinois trust disputes.  In it, we explain the Illinois Dead-Man's Act, which prevents the admission of testimony regarding conversations between the witness and a deceased individual if the witness is an interested party in the trust dispute and would stand to benefit from his or her testimony. By understanding this act, you will have a better understanding of what evidence can be brought forward in your trust dispute case.

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Illinois statutes provide for certain claims that can be made against the estates of a deceased individual ("the decedent") by individuals who are the immediate family of the decedent who lived with and personally cared for the disabled decedent for at least 3 years.  In this article, our Illinois trust dispute attorneys explain statutory custodial claims and how they are used in contested trust cases.

In this article, our Illinois trust litigation lawyers explain lack of testamentary capacity in trust disputes and how we prove it in litigation.

In short, if the grantor of a trust is not mentally competent to understand what he or she is doing when executing the trust, the trust can be invalidated based on lack of testamentary capacity.  We will give you our expert opinion if this is a worthwhile option, so call us today for a free consultation!