Don’t Underestimate The Importance of Estate Planning
No one likes to think about their own mortality, but it is important to be prepared for the inevitable. Estate planning is... Read More
Same-Sex Divorce Can Be Uniquely Challenging
Same-sex couples face particular challenges in divorce that are unique to their situation. While divorcing a spouse is never easy, divorcing a... Read More
Donor Agreements: Protecting Your LGBTQ Family
When growing your LGBTQ family, there are many considerations and steps to take. One important aspect is creating a donation agreement. This... Read More
Is LGBTQ Adoption Legal for Couples and Individuals?
In honor of National Adoption Month, November is the perfect time to look at how LGBTQ individuals and couples may be encouraged... Read More
Why Hire an Estate Planning Attorney?
Estate planning is extremely important, but it can be complicated to handle on your own. There are a lot of moving parts... Read More
Legal Protections for LGBTQ Individuals & Gay Marriage
As of December 13, 2022, the Respect for Marriage Act enshrining same-sex marriage into the US Consitution, was passed to provide legal... Read More
Happy New Year from Jill
A MESSAGE FROM JILL METZ Progress continues as the remarkable momentum for marriage equality has grown such that 35 states now recognize... Read More
Single people need estate plans, too
An estate plan is the best way to protect your safety and your legacy A lot of people make the mistake of... Read More
Are you prepared with a durable power of attorney?
A durable power of attorney can provide broad powers to a trusted agent in the event you suffer some form of incapacity... Read More
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... Read More