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Now is a good time to make sure you have taken care of the details of your estate plan. Completing the estate plan documents is a relief, but details matter

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

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

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

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.

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

It is often shocking to discover how vulnerable your most valuable asset is to being lost. Yet, a few simple, inexpensive asset protection steps can protect your home.