The passing of comic book icon Stan Lee left many fans in Illinois and across the country grieving a great loss but also admiring a tremendous legacy. Lee's work will continue to be enjoyed by comic book enthusiasts for decades to come. His creative contributions to...
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Month: December 2019
Should you set up a living trust?
As 2019 nears its end and Illinois residents and others start planning for a new year, many people will decide it is time to execute their estate plans. The estate planning process can be simple or complex, depending on a particular estate owner's circumstances, needs...
Heirs and beneficiaries: These are not interchangeable terms
Illinois estate owners, as well as anyone who believes he or she is legally entitled to assets from a deceased person's estate, will want to seek clarification on numerous legal terms. For instance, many people confuse the terms heirs and beneficiaries, mistakenly...
What should trigger an estate plan review?
Your estate plan isn't something that you can create and then just forget about. You should review it periodically to ensure that it adequately reflects your wishes. On top of a regularly scheduled review, you also have to check it when there are significant changes...
Can pets be named as heirs and beneficiaries?
Pets are often considered family members by those who own them. In Illinois and throughout the country, people commonly refer to their pets as "fur babies," and often experience intense grief when a cat, dog, bird or other beloved pet dies. On the flip side, numerous...
Choosing a trustee for your estate is a big decision
Once you decide to create a trust, you'll find yourself faced with a variety of decisions and questions. Among the most important are those associated with choosing a trustee.In short, this person is responsible for administering property and assets both while you're...
Learn about common estate planning errors so you can avoid them
There are several topics that many Illinois readers might consider issues to avoid talking about, especially when they're gathered with family members, friends or co-workers. Religion, politics and estate planning are often considered topics to avoid. Some people...
