Having to think about a possible future where both parents die and the children are left behind is difficult, but necessary. As a parent, you need to plan for this unfortunate possibility. The right Illinois estate plan can help protect your kids, how they will be raised, and their legal rights. A well-crafted plan can…
A major life chance impacts so much of your everyday happenings. It can also make your current estate plan out of date impracticable. If your will or trust is outdated, it may not work the way you really want it to anymore. This can cause confusion or even litigation after you pass. By keeping things…
Young Illinois families often think they can worry about an estate plan later. But if you’re at a point with kids, a home, and you’re starting to gain assets, you really need to think about the future. Estate planning could be essential far sooner than you think, and it is much better to be prepared….
If you don’t have an estate plan when you pass away, the Illinois probate process will trigger. If there is no will or other documents, your assets have to pass according to intestacy statutes. This could mean that your assets don’t pass as you would actually like, and your family members will have to go…
