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
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.
Read Our Latest Articles
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Do You Need a Trust Protector? What the Role Does and When It Matters
If you’ve set up or are considering an irrevocable trust in Illinois you may have heard of a trust protector. It’s a practical planning tool that Illinois families are adding to their trusts. Whether you need a trust protector is a decision made in consultation with an experienced estate planning attorney. Understanding the role of…
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Illinois Medicaid Look-Back Period: How Asset Protection Planning Interacts With Long-Term Care Costs
The biggest threat to a lifetime of savings isn’t taxes or the stock market for most people; it’s the cost of long-term care. A retirement nest egg can be wiped out quickly by a multi-year stay in a nursing home that costs $9,000 per month. Medicaid can cover those costs, but only after an applicant…
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Dynasty Trusts: Protecting Wealth for Grandchildren and Beyond in Illinois
A dynasty trust is a rare estate planning tool built to last for generations, shielding assets from estate taxes, creditors, and divorce settlements at each generational transfer. While a typical trust usually terminates once the beneficiaries reach a certain age or the assets are distributed, a dynasty trust can hold and grow wealth indefinitely. An…
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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.
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.
Wills & Trusts
Customized documents fit our client’s needs, not the other way around
Asset Protection
Protection against the likeliest threats to your wealth via advanced planning techniques
Multigenerational Tax
Modern solutions to lower tax bills for you, your surviving spouse, your loved ones, and beyond
True Legacy
Preservation of your values, stories, ambitions, and history by detailed logging of your life’s experience