Updates, News and Reminders

Most Americans know they need an estate plan. Far fewer actually have one. August is National Make-A-Will Month, let’s stop putting it off and finally get the conversation started.

Joint tenancy is the most common property title with more than one owner. The surviving title holders assume ownership

A family vacation can change in an instant. Read why one real-life story reinforced the importance of having an estate plan before you travel.

Agencies across the country have made tremendous progress in recognizing the importance of officer wellness

When people hear “estate planning,” they usually think about money and death. What estate planning actually does

Estate planning is not just for retirement. For first responders, it’s something that should be done early and done right.

Hiring an estate planning attorney in Chicago for a basic living trust typically costs between $2,500 and $6,000.

Trust decanting is a significant part of the Illinois Trust Code, which governs Trusts within the state of Illinois. Decanting refers to transferring assets from one Trust to another due to changing circumstances. These changing circumstances may include a multitude of factors. This can include anything from changes in tax law to an unforeseen event … Continue reading Trust Decanting

The Spendthrift Clause is an important and integral component of your Living Trust. This clause protects future Trust benefits from most creditors and spouses, as well as limiting how the beneficiary can reach assets. This provision helps protect a beneficiary who may not be the most financially responsible, for one reason or another. The beneficiary … Continue reading Spendthrift Clause

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