Articles From John R. Simpson

Should Illinois estate tax always be paid under protest? By John R. Simpson Trusts and Estates, May 2017 In two recent circuit court cases, the Attorney General's office has argued that “Illinois law does not recognize a suit to determine Illinois estate tax as an independent cause of action.” Such an assertion goes against a century of practice and precedent.

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