The Cook County Recorder of Deeds is hosting a Property After Death Forum at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St., on Tuesday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. The City of Evanston and Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin are co-sponsoring this event.

Attendees will learn about various options for estate planning and how families can avoid probate after the death of a loved one.  All are welcome to attend this free and informative workshop.

Evanston residents are encouraged to call the City’s Property Tax Assessment Review Office, at 847-448-8168, or email mgibbs@cityofevanston.org, for further information. The City’s Property Tax Assessment Review Office acts as a taxpayer advocate for Evanston residents. The Office does not assess property, but answers residents’ questions and aids in exemption and appeal applications. Property assessment is done by the Cook County Assessor’s Office for all of Cook County.