estate planning

Estate planning in Illinois involves making many choices, some of which can impact one’s life if a medical emergency happens. While most estate planning decisions are made based on what should occur after death, a power of attorney will make important decisions in the...

Many people in Illinois are under the assumption that once an estate plan is in place, there is no further action that needs to be taken. This isn’t true, especially for those in a high-asset situation. Estate plans must be kept current and should be updated regularly...

Death can be a taboo subject and one that many people don’t want to think about. But estate planning is essential for those in Illinois who want to protect their assets after death. A thorough estate plan details exactly how one’s assets are to be divided after one’s...

There are a lot of misconceptions about the estate planning process. Among them is that it’s straightforward, requiring nothing more than a simple will that specifies how your assets will be distributed once you pass away. Sure, a will can play a pivotal role in your...

You’re busy in your day-to-day life. You’ve got to get to work and deal with its stressors, take your kids to school and help them with their homework, and perhaps even help care for aging parents. Getting wrapped up in all of these activities can leave you feeling...

Christmas is a time when we give gifts to our relatives, friends and other important people in our lives. We want to show our love and appreciation for them. Some of these gifts are very valuable, costing thousands of dollars. Some high-value gifts are subject to the...

You may not necessarily lose control or the ability to assure that your estate is being handled responsibly and in accordance with your wishes after you die. You can impose conditions as part of your estate planning and probate to assure that your conditions are being...

While young and middle-aged estate planners may not care about Medicaid now, unless they have a disease or medical condition that requires hospice or other long-term care. However, for these people and our more elderly clients, planning to qualify for Medicaid is...

When we plan our estates, we rely on our friends and family to be there for us. We choose them as guardians for our children, executors for our estates and as healthcare proxies to make sure a random medical provider does not make our healthcare decisions. However,...