Estate Planning

All About the Illinois Power of Lawyer Act A power of attorney allows a person (known as a “principal”) to appoint a representative (or agent) to manage their property and affairs in the event they...

The Probate Process in Illinois In Illinois, the probate process makes sure that a deceased person’s property and assets are distributed correctly and that any debts or taxes are paid in full....

Millennials’ Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning Thinking about death is not fun. It’s morbid and depressing, and as a result many young people believe that is state planning is typically something...

Staying Safe with Your Power of Lawyer Power of attorney documents are legal forms that most people encounter at some point in time in their lives. These documents may be common, but...

Should a Charitable Trust Be Part of My Estate Plan? There are many options available to you in designing an estate plan that is just right for you and your goals, and with the help...

What Happens if You Inherit a Property in Foreclosure? Knowing what will happen to your home or real estate properties after you pass is an important part of proper estate planning. However, it is...

Living Trusts, Revocable Trusts, and Pour Over Wills – What’s the Difference? You’ve worked hard to acquire, built, and earn wealth during your life. But what is to become of it when you pass? To make sure...

Top 3 Tips for Managing Estate Taxes Much like filing your taxes, planning your estate is seldom easy and never fun. It requires you to think deeply about the circumstances you will...

Trusts vs. Wills: Understanding the Most Common Estate Planning Tools Part of what makes life so beautiful is that it doesn’t last forever. It’s a bittersweet reality. We work hard to contribute meaningfully to the...

Your Roles and Responsibilities as Executor of a Will Everyone should have a will. It’s a keystone of any estate plan, and it’s a critical way to ensure that your assets pass to your...

Estate Planning Mistakes That Can Land You in Probate Court Estate planning can be a challenging process, but it only becomes more difficult if legal issues arise that require resolution in probate court. Setting your...

Five Things to Consider Before Executing a Power of Lawyer A Power of Attorney agreement is one of the most powerful contracts recognized by American law. It is a written conveyance of one person’s legal...