Most people coping with the death of their loved ones are grateful that they don't have to be the ones to handle the estate's administration. Being a beneficiary and not needing to worry about handling taxes or other financial obligations can make it easier to handle...
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Adding charitable giving to your estate plan
Estate planning helps you make sure that your estate and your loved ones are cared for when you pass. It can be a great way to take inventory of your life and protect your family. Estate planning can also be a way for you to reinforce the legacy that you are leaving....
How to prevent others from contesting your will
When you create an estate plan, you do so for many reasons. At the top of your list is the ability to decide where your assets end up upon your death. While there are many estate planning tools you can use to your advantage, there’s no guarantee of preventing a will...
How to prevent others from contesting your will
When you create an estate plan, you do so for many reasons. At the top of your list is the ability to decide where your assets end up upon your death. While there are many estate planning tools you can use to your advantage, there’s no guarantee of preventing a will...
When can a family member challenge a will?
If you are an executor for your parents’ or family member’s estate, you likely will face challenges when settling your loved one’s estate. The process takes time, it can be complicated, and you can face difficulty with heirs who are unhappy about what their share is...
Estate planning tips Illinois residents should keep in mind
Some people simply do not like to discuss their own mortality. Others see it as just a part of life. Whichever side of the topic a person's opinions fall on, one thing in life is certain -- everyone dies at some point. Illinois residents who want to protect their...
Estate planning: Issues for Illinois elders to consider
Many elders in Illinois and beyond are trying to live as high quality a life as possible, some despite increased health concerns. It is not uncommon, however, for older people to want to avoid considering the possibility that they might one day become incapacitated...
Estate planning: No need to be afraid of it
Especially if you are under age 40, you might not like the idea of discussing your own mortality. Even older people sometimes hesitate to think about such issues. The fact is, however, that every person will die someday, so it is always best to be as prepared as...
Estate planning: Hot topic after Kobe Bryant’s death
NBA fans, coaches, players and families in Illinois and around the globe recently mourned the tragic death of basketball icon Kobe Bryant, who was traveling with his daughter and several others when their helicopter crashed, leaving no survivors on board. Since the...
Estate planning: Are you concerned with wealth transfer issues?
Thinking ahead is a valuable tool regarding wealth preservation. The Illinois estate planning process can help transfer wealth to heirs or beneficiaries in as tax efficient a manner as possible. The Internal Revenue Code is complex and often difficult to understand,...


