Updates, News and Reminders

The Illinois Senate passed Bill SB0083, which increases the Small Estates Affidavit limit for estate property to $150,000

Successor Trustee and Agent changes are a few critical changes to note in 2025 for your estate planning.

Successor Trustee and Agent changes are a few critical changes to note in 2025 for your estate planning.

Possible repeal of federal mandate to pursue families and estates for repayment of Medicaid

Probate: A grueling, neverending process that tears families apart. When someone passes away, there are numerous different things that the family has to deal with. If the deceased only had a Will when they passed, their entire estate would have to go through probate, which means that the Will must be proven in a court … Continue reading Avoiding Probate

Possible repeal of federal mandate to pursue families and estates for repayment of Medicaid

Cybercrimes are projected to increase by 15% annually and rise to an annual cost of $10.5 trillion in 2025.

Cybercrimes are projected to increase by 15% annually and rise to an annual cost of $10.5 trillion in 2025.

An Illinois Living Trust can be an essential tool for your estate plan. This article provides a solid starting point to make this challenge more manageable, giving you a general overview of what you need to know and consider when creating a living trust in Illinois.

When it comes to estate planning, there are several myths. And not knowing fact from myth can be very costly.