One of the best ways to keep your family safe and to provide for your loved ones, in the long run, is to create a comprehensive estate plan. This plan is much more than a will. It outlines exactly how you want your entire estate managed after you pass away or become incapacitated and unable…
Part of your estate planning efforts should always involve looking out for those you love. If you have children, one of the most important steps you can take is to appoint a guardian to care for them if you’re unable to do so. But before you can tell your Illinois estate planning attorney to include…
Creating an estate plan is a great way to secure your legacy and provide for your loved ones when you’re unable to do so. But if you’ve never created one, the process can easily feel overwhelming. Understanding the steps you’ll need to take before you meet with your Illinois estate planning attorney can help you…
You want to create the most favorable conditions for your loved ones when you pass away, and for most, that means creating a detailed estate plan that outlines their wishes and leaves nothing up to chance. While your Illinois estate planning attorney can help you do just that, your estate may have to pay certain…
Your estate plan is a comprehensive outline of how you want your assets managed or distributed, who you want to care for your minor children, and who you want to handle important decisions if you’re unable to make them yourself. With so much on the line, it should come as no surprise that there are…
Estate plans are comprehensive documents that provide clear direction for your loved ones and the court if you pass away or are unable to make informed decisions. These plans include provisions for what happens to your money, your assets, your children, and other aspects of your estate if you’re no longer able to manage them…
When you think about your retirement plan, what do you focus on? If you’re like most, you think about your retirement accounts and your investment portfolio. Why? Because those plans hold many assets designed to help you live the life you want when you’re no longer working. While your retirement accounts are certainly important, they’re…
As a millennial, you are contributing to the workforce in a major way and are making positive changes in the world around you. We understand that your concerns may differ from someone of a different generation, and we are here to help you craft an estate plan that protects your future and addresses the things…
When people create estate plans, establishing a plan for what happens to their homes if they pass away is essential. Many choose to let a loved one inherit the property and give them the full freedom they need to decide what to do with the home once ownership transfers to them. If you’ve recently inherited…
When you’re young, the future feels like it’s filled with endless possibilities. This leads many younger adults to believe that they have plenty of time to plan for changes in their health or to provide clear direction for how their assets should be managed when they pass away. While estate planning is often viewed as…
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