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        Scams to Watch Out For

March 8, 2026      by: tlaw

Scams from AI-generated human voice calls from your bank, app refunds from Zelle and PayPal, and subscription renewals are increasing

        Protecting Children’s Financial Resources

February 10, 2026      by: tlaw

Whether you are a new parent, have a growing family, or are a grandparent, now is a good time to protect children’s financial resources

               Estate Taxes, Probate, and Trusts

January 1, 2026      by: tlaw

Knowing whether you are subject to estate taxes or if your estate must go through probate can significantly impact your family.

Small Estate Affidavit Increase

July 14, 2025      by: tlaw

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

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A Trust is Much More Than Estate Protection

July 7, 2025      by: tlaw

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

Successor Trustee and Agent Changes

February 11, 2025      by: tlaw

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

Nursing Home Primary Support Person

February 4, 2025      by: tlaw

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

Medicaid Payback Rules Relief

August 4, 2024      by: tlaw

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

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Digital Assets and Your Estate Plan

July 8, 2024      by: tlaw

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

Cybercrime: 2024, how are you vulnerable?

May 18, 2024      by: tlaw

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