Blog
Posted on Nov 20, 2013
Setting up a trust may seem like a walk in the park, but when it really comes down to all of the complexities of the law, there really is no other way to go about it other than to find the best estate ...
Continue reading "Benefits of Setting up a Trust" »
Posted on Nov 19, 2013
Do I really need one? If I die, will there really be that much turmoil to the point that everyone around me will suffer that much more? After thinking on this for a bit, you will realize that there ...
Continue reading "Do I Need an Estate Plan?" »
Posted on Nov 9, 2013
Each person’s estate plan is as unique as they are. Some of our clients are concerned about the drawbacks of probate and seek ways around it. Other clients are better served by a will and are ...
Continue reading "Probate Avoidance Techniques" »
Posted on Nov 6, 2013
If you are a parent of a special needs child or if someone with special needs depends on you for financial support, your estate plan should address how your love one will continue receiving support ...
Continue reading "Special Needs Trusts" »
Posted on Sep 16, 2013
A beneficiary is anyone who gains an advantage or profits from something. In the financial industry, a beneficiary is someone who is entitled to receive distributions from a life insurance policy, a ...
Continue reading "Change of Beneficiary in Chicago" »
Posted on Sep 3, 2013
Right now, you can probably make your own health care choices within the limits of your financial and insurance capabilities, which are an important freedom to have and cannot be underestimated. You ...
Continue reading "The Purpose of Advanced Directives" »
Posted on Aug 30, 2013
Unfortunately, estate planning happens to be the one area of law that is so critical for one's future, and so important for their children and grandchildren; however, so many people either wait ...
Continue reading "What Happens if I die Without a Will?" »
Posted on Aug 20, 2013
A will is a legal document in which a person specifies how his or her assets will be managed and distributed upon their death. When someone dies without a will, or when a will is declared invalid by a ...
Continue reading "Why Estates Go Into Probate Litigation" »
Posted on Aug 20, 2013
When someone dies without a will (intestate), then Illinois' laws of descent and distribution will determine who receives what property by default. When someone has a will, the will provides for ...
Continue reading "Illinois Estate Administration Basics" »