Updates, News and Reminders

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

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.

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.

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