Estate planning essentials after your Illinois divorce
Marriage is a legal arrangement as much as it is a social one. Ending a marriage through divorce can have a number... Read More
The Illinois House of Representatives Passes Senate Bill 1716
Victory! Civil Union Bill Passes the Illinois House & Senate On December 1, 2010, the Illinois Senate followed the lead of the... Read More
Changes Affecting Estate Planning For Same-Sex Married Couples in Illinois
On November 20, 2013, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 10, allowing same-sex couples to marry, making Illinois the 16th state... Read More
Estate Plans Require Updating After Family Changes
A person’s family may change more than once during a lifetime. A relatively high divorce rate, marriages or civil unions, adoptions and... Read More
For best results, start Medicaid planning as early as possible
If you are an older adult, or if you have a family member who is approaching an age at which nursing home... Read More
Estate planning: not just for old folks
If you are a young adult, when you come of age you have many decisions. Among your decisions are which college to... Read More
For some, living trusts are a better estate planning option
When you think of estate planning, you may think that your only option is a will. However, there are alternatives to a... Read More
Planning for the future: Who will make the decisions?
For most people, it’s almost unthinkable. An accident you never saw coming. An illness that strikes like lightning. No one likes to... Read More