Legacy & Life Law Firm, LLC

Plan. Protect. Control.

Helping clients with the most important decisions of their lives, for the most important people in their lives, at the most important times of their lives.

Welcome to Life & Legacy Law Firm

Attorney Brandon Ayers
Estate Planning Lawyer

About Legacy & Life Law Firm

Lawyer Brandon Ayers founded the Legacy & Life Law Firm, LLC after a decade of experience of helping clients plan for some of the most important parts of their lives, for some of the most important people in their lives, at some of the most important times of their lives, with the most important things in their lives. The Firm is equipped to help clients in all phases of life – from helping young families as they grow, to protecting young or vulnerable children, to transitioning to the empty nest phase of life, through managing dreaded diagnosis,  and finally passing on values and wealth to the next generation.

The Firm prioritizes the needs of its clients and strives to produce outcomes that are on time, every time, and exactly as promised. If you or a loved one have concerns about protecting  young or vulnerable children if something happens to you, are worried about probate or other unnecessary court proceedings, are losing sleep over the idea of paying too much in taxes, or want to make sure you make things as easy as possible for your loved ones, we may be the right fit for you. Please reach out, we would love to chat with you about your specific situation.

Attorney Brandon Ayers

Read Our Latest Articles

  • Planning for Special Needs Children: What Illinois Parents Should Know

    Day-to-day care giving demands are significant for children with special needs. Thinking ahead to their future and long-term financial security, as well as legal protection, can be overwhelming to consider.   To quiet understandable concerns about your child’s future, don’t put off learning about the legal tools, savings vehicles, and proactive planning methods available to parents….

  • Why Powers of Attorney Matter Even If You’re Young and Healthy

    Having a power of attorney is associated with aging and becoming unable to manage your own affairs, but that’s a misconception. Adults at every stage of life can benefit from having these protections in place. It is easy to ignore estate planning and end-of-life arrangements when you’re in midlife and enjoying good health but waiting…

  • Do I Pay Income Tax on Inherited Assets?

    Planning is an important part of understanding and controlling your finances. While it’s nice to receive an inheritance, not knowing how it might impact your taxes and other income-based reporting can cause stress.  The short answer to whether you pay taxes on an inheritance is no, yet there are exceptions to that rule.  Discussing your…

Our Practice Areas

For What You Love.

We combine a personal touch with the best technology available to communicate relentlessly and complete plans around the busy schedules of our clients – particularly when they are navigating difficult situations involving dementia, vulnerable loved ones, or multigenerational tax.

What We Offer

Estate Planning Overview

Legacy & Life Law Firm, LLC is dedicated to helping you plan for the future and secure the legacy you want to leave behind. We believe that estate planning is not just about protecting your assets, but also about ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of, your wishes are respected, and your legacy endures.

Digital Design Process | Responsiveness | Comprehensive

Wills & Trusts

Customized documents fit our client’s needs, not the other way around

Irrevocable Trusts | Privacy | Multiple Generations

Asset Protection

Protection against the likeliest threats to your wealth via advanced planning techniques

Estate Tax | Income Tax | Capital Gains Tax

Multigenerational Tax

Modern solutions to lower tax bills for you, your surviving spouse, your loved ones, and beyond

Legacy Prompting | Non-Monetary | Intangible

True Legacy

Preservation of your values, stories, ambitions, and history by detailed logging of your life’s experience