On behalf of Jill Metz Most people are at least generally aware of the importance of estate planning. Typically, when one thinks...

Thousands of Illinois same-sex couples have married this summer

26 Jul 2013

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Illinois’ new law allowing same-sex marriage has brought equality — and unique family law issues — to the state. The Illinois Freedom...

Details of Hoffman’s estate plan reveal why everyone needs a will

25 Jul 2013

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Publicity surrounding actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death has sparked awareness about the importance of creating an estate plan. The death of Oscar-winning...

Illinois same-sex couples now eligible for many tax breaks and benefits

24 Jul 2013

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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...

Going on vacation? Review estate plans before departure!

23 Jul 2013

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Before you leave for a vacation, take the time to review and update your estate plan’s beneficiary designations, incapacity documents and insurance...

Wise estate planning should take into account digital assets

22 Jul 2013

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McAfee reports that a global study asked consumers to assign values to digital assets such as photograph libraries, entertainment files and personal...