Administer Justice offers free seminar on probate process

Administer Justice, a local nonprofit providing legal, financial, conflict resolution and educational services to low-income individuals, will offer a free seminar on "The Basics of the Probate Process" on Thursday, April 2.

The seminar will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the organization's main office, 1750 Grandstand Place, Elgin.

Topics covered in this one-hour presentation will include: testate and intestate, what triggers probate, what to do when named as an executor, and administering an estate with and without a will.

Attorney Lee Holmes of Holmes Law, LLC will be presenting. This seminar is free and open to all, however, space is limited and you must RSVP in advance by emailing seminars@administerjustice.org or by calling (847) 844-1100.

Attorneys and paralegals will receive one hour of CLE credit for attending this course. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch.

Administer Justice, a faith-based nonprofit legal aid organization provides civil legal assistance to thousands of low-income area residents. In addition to free legal assistance, it also advocates for vulnerable individuals and families through financial counseling, conflict coaching and educational services. The organization served over 4,500 individuals in 2014 with the help of hundreds of volunteers.

To learn more about how you can make a difference in the fight for justice, call (847) 844-1100 or visit www.AdministerJustice.org.