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One of the reasons that parents tend to make estate plans is because they want to pick a guardian for their child. For instance, maybe you have a child with special needs and you know that they’re going to need care for the rest of their life. Or perhaps your children...
Your will is designed to instruct your heirs on how to distribute your assets. You will pick an estate administrator, and it’s their job to take inventory of all the assets listed in the will and then pass them out. This works well for things like family heirlooms or...
Part of parenting is wanting the best for your children. As hard as it is to think about what will happen to your kids after you’re gone, estate planning provides the tools necessary to provide for them in your absence. This is especially important if you have a child...
Those without a family or heirs often think they don’t need an estate plan. They may believe estate planning is unnecessary since they have no one to inherit the wealth and property they leave behind. If you are not concerned about what will happen to your assets...
Estate planning does involve some discussions around what happens if you die, but there is much more to it than this. There is a common misconception that trusts, wills and other estate planning documents are only useful for elderly people. This is certainly not the...
Whether disabled from birth, a severe injury or age, the disenabled members of a community are vulnerable and often need protection. Establishing guardianship for yourself or a disabled family member can ensure such protection. Illinois has some of the most innovative...
You have three adult children – and the youngest has a serious disability that will never allow them to live a fully independent life. You know that you won’t live forever, and you need someone to step in as guardian for your youngest once you’re gone. Should you ask...
Today, there are more blended families than ever before. Taking on the role of a stepparent to someone else’s children is a role that not everyone can take on. However, if you step up to do this, you likely want to ensure your entire family is taken care of after you...
Did you know that the majority of people haven’t done their estate planning yet? The exact numbers do vary from one study to the next, but some have found that it could be as high as 67%. For most Americans, estate planning is just something they haven’t taken on yet....
When you decide to create a will, you do so with the goal of making your wishes regarding your assets known. A will protects your assets and loved ones. Without one, it will be up to the government to decide what happens to your estate. In Illinois, a will can be...
