Estate Planning

You have spent a lifetime building what you have: your home, your savings and your legacy. You deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing your assets are secure, protected and passed on exactly as you intend. One of the most powerful tools to achieve this is a...

If you have a sizable estate in Illinois, reducing estate taxes can keep more of your wealth in your family’s hands. Illinois imposes its own estate tax, separate from the federal tax, so smart planning makes a big difference. Understand the Illinois estate tax...

Estate planning allows you to leave a meaningful impact beyond your lifetime. Including charitable giving in your Illinois estate plan can support causes you care about while providing financial benefits. Whether you donate through a will, trust, or other methods,...

Creating an estate plan is an essential step in ensuring your wishes are respected and your loved ones are taken care of. Although the process might feel daunting, taking the time to prepare properly will make it much more manageable.  Take an inventory of your assets...

One of the most important decisions you will make when creating your estate plan is deciding who will oversee the process of administering your estate in the future. You have the right to decide what happens to your property after your pass and your medical care in...

Estate planning involves making decisions related to your assets, beneficiaries and future care. The future is uncertain, and no one knows when an unexpected health emergency could arise. Without a legal document detailing how you wish for others to care for you if...

It can be quite complicated to plan for the future. You cannot predict what will happen, and you may not want to consider what will happen after you pass away in the future. However, it is an important effort for adults of all ages, regardless of income level or...

It is not easy to know what types of legal and financial protections you may need for the future. You cannot know what types of issues will arise and what you may need to rely on the protections you have in place, which is why it is important to have a complete estate...

It is never easy to discuss your own mortality, and it can be just as difficult to discuss this sensitive issue with your parents. As an adult, you may wonder what will happen in the future when your Illinois parents are unable to care for themselves or after they...