Are all the details of your Illinois estate plan private? Maybe.
On behalf of Jill Metz Are you ever surprised or amazed by what you can find on the Internet? From viewing bizarre photos, to finding a school classmate to stumbling... Read More
Blog 4 Columns – Masonry
Caption placed hereSeveral factors must be considered when leaving money to charity
When you are putting together your estate plan, you may wish to leave money or property to more than your children and other heirs. If so, you are like many... Read More
Marriage Equality
A MESSAGE FROM JILL METZ Marriage Equality Is Here! It is a day for celebrating! Today, June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in Obergefell v... Read More
First Caitlyn, now you? What to know when you’re transitioning
These are some common legal issues faced by people when they come out as transgender Caitlyn Jenner (formerly known as Bruce Jenner) made headlines earlier this year when she publicly... Read More
Legal planning for unmarried same-sex couples
On behalf of Jill Metz For gay and lesbian couples who choose not to marry pursuant to the Illinois Marriage Fairness Act or enter a civil union under the Illinois Civil Union Act,... Read More
Legal planning for married same-sex couples
On behalf of Jill Metz After the ruling issued on June 26, 2015, by the U.S. Supreme Court, marriage for gay and lesbian couples is now a possibility in all... Read More
What should I know about dementia and estate planning?
On behalf of Jill Metz Legal and financial tools can help families plan for Alzheimer’s, dementia, and the need for long-term care. Alzheimer’s and dementia are terrifying diseases. Upon diagnosis,... Read More
Jill’s 2014 Message
A MESSAGE FROM JILL METZ 2013 was an amazing year in the law for inclusiveness and equality. This year the constitutional framework of our country was reinforced and strengthened with... Read More
A private reverse mortgage can be a part of one’s estate planning
On behalf of Jill Metz Most people are at least generally aware of the importance of estate planning. Typically, when one thinks about estate planning, it brings to mind someone... Read More
Thousands of Illinois same-sex couples have married this summer
Illinois’ new law allowing same-sex marriage has brought equality — and unique family law issues — to the state. The Illinois Freedom of Religion and Marriage Fairness Act went into... Read More
Details of Hoffman’s estate plan reveal why everyone needs a will
Publicity surrounding actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death has sparked awareness about the importance of creating an estate plan. The death of Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has brought widespread media... Read More
Illinois same-sex couples now eligible for many tax breaks and benefits
Same-sex couples can now take advantage of state and federal tax benefits. The Pew Research Center reports that over 70,000 same-sex couples have legally married following the repeal of key... Read More