Estate Planning

When you’re putting your end-of-life plans together, there are a lot of choices that have to be made – not the least of which is picking a trustworthy executor to make sure the probate process for your estate goes as smoothly as possible. If you have two adult...

The process of drafting a will is deeply personal. People may spend weeks reflecting on how they want to affect the world after they die and what they want to do for the people they love. A will document, in and of itself, often seems like a technical detail compared...

For many people thinking of estate planning in Illinois, a will could be the primary document they create or maybe the only one. If someone wants to keep their plan as simple as possible, a will may be the only document they draft. Wills are so popular and widely used...

Your estate plan protects you during a medical emergency and your loved ones after your death. Obviously, you want your plan to be as effective as possible. One of the ways that you can help ensure that your loved ones and the courts follow your wishes is by regularly...

Powers of attorney are documents too many people overlook when planning their estates. Some people feel uncomfortable about the idea of giving another person control over medical decisions or access to their financial accounts. The idea that such documents lend...

Estate planning involves creating a last will and other documents that determine the distribution of your property if you die or help protect you if you become incapacitated. If you are young and healthy, it can seem like an unnecessary chore to sit down and plan for...