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... 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... 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.... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read More
Going on vacation? Review estate plans before departure!
Before you leave for a vacation, take the time to review and update your estate plan’s beneficiary designations, incapacity documents and insurance... Read More
Wise estate planning should take into account digital assets
McAfee reports that a global study asked consumers to assign values to digital assets such as photograph libraries, entertainment files and personal... Read More