Losing a loved one takes an emotional and financial toll on family members. Having to navigate through the complicated probate process during this time makes it all the more difficult. Working with a seasoned probate attorney can help reduce some of the...

Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage

15 Apr 2022

Jill M. Metz

Blog, Fit Row, News Article

As of December 13, 2022, the Respect for Marriage Act enshrining same-sex marriage into the US Consitution, was passed to provide legal protection nationwide. This long-awaited legislation offers federal protections for same-sex couples across the country. Prior to this past December, the...

Happy New Year from Jill

01 Jan 2014

Jill M. Metz

Blog, Fit Row

A MESSAGE FROM JILL METZ Progress continues as the remarkable momentum for marriage equality has grown such that 35 states now recognize marriage for same-sex couples. In 2013, 34% of Americans lived in marriage equality states. As we start 2015, 70% of...

Every LGBT couple in Illinois should have an estate plan

03 Dec 2013

Jill M. Metz

Blog

Estate plans are not just for people who have a lot of money or own a number of assets. Estate planning encompasses much more than divvying up a large estate upon death. Wills, trusts and other estate planning documents assist you with...

Are you prepared with a durable power of attorney?

03 Dec 2013

Jill M. Metz

Blog, Fit Row

A durable power of attorney can provide broad powers to a trusted agent in the event you suffer some form of incapacity An estate plan can be many different things to different people. For some, they may believe their will is their...

Several factors must be considered when leaving money to charity

10 Nov 2013

Jill M. Metz

Blog, Fit Row, Life Style

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 other people nowadays that are opting to leave a percentage of their...

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How to Navigate the Illinois Probate Process

Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage

Happy New Year from Jill

Every LGBT couple in Illinois should have an estate plan

Are you prepared with a durable power of attorney?

Several factors must be considered when leaving money to charity