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Estate plans can consist of just a will or a variety of different documents. Testators can create legal paperwork to protect their loved ones after they die. They can also draft documents that help protect themselves from unpredictable circumstances throughout their...
Like many Chicago area residents, you may have a lakeside cabin in Wisconsin for summer vacations and weekend getaways. You may still own your first condo that you bought in Indiana and rent it out for some added income. Maybe you have a vacation home in Florida where...
As an adult, estate planning is very important. Nonetheless, it is estimated that over half of the population has no estate plan in place. There are numerous reasons for this. Some people find talking about estate planning depressing. Others believe that it is...
Guardianship is a legal process that appoints someone to make decisions for another individual who is deemed unable to do so themselves. This can be due to a minor's age, an adult's disability or even an older adult's declining mental faculties. If you're considering...
For those with a special needs family member, a well-crafted estate plan is essential. Including a special needs trust can help to safeguard your relative's eligibility for government benefits while offering supplemental support. But what happens if you die before...
When it is necessary to protect the best interests of beneficiaries by funding spendthrift trusts, great care should be taken when designating the trustees to oversee, manage and disburse funds to your loved ones. While it might seem easier to appoint a close relative...
There are many components that come together to create a successful estate plan. If you have yet to begin this process, you’ll likely have to create a will and possibly set up and fund trusts. You also have to name someone as the executor of your estate. This person...
People often think that living trusts are only for those with great wealth or complex assets. They also believe they’re difficult to manage. Neither one of these things is necessarily true. A revocable living trust is an excellent estate planning tool for anyone who...
It may someday become clear that a loved one is no longer able to manage their own affairs due to age, illness or incapacity. Illinois guardianship is a legal process designed to protect and support individuals in these circumstances, helping to ensure that they...
Trusts are powerful estate planning tools that allow you to manage and distribute your assets according to your wishes – all the while minimizing probate and tax problems. They’re increasingly popular among people at all income levels when it comes time to engage in...
