John W. asked

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In the death of my spouse, what is considered marital property and what is considered personal property? Specifically, I want to know if the cars are personal or marital, and my spouse's name is on the titles.

November 9th, 2024

Andrea M. answered

In Illinois, anything purchased during the marriage is considered marital property, and half of it b...

November 9th, 2024

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