For the testator who created the estate plan, the assets they left behind for specific beneficiaries may have been their main focus. It is common for people to put a lot of consideration into what they want their loved ones to inherit. They may choose beneficiaries...
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Should you set up a revocable or irrevocable trust?
You’ve worked hard your entire life and built a substantial amount of wealth. You probably own a business and a home among other assets. This means you should figure out what will happen to them when you pass on. And one of the most popular estate planning tools you...
2 reasons you may enter an estate dispute
One reason that people will make an estate plan is that they know that this lowers the odds that their heirs will be involved in a dispute. Simply creating a plan can go a long way toward preventing disputes by providing the necessary guidance. However, this isn't to...
A will is about much more than inheritances
For most people, the first step to estate planning is drafting a will. This sets in motion the distribution of your assets should you become incapacitated. You can leave an inheritance behind for the people you treasure, such as your family and close friends. ...
3 estate planning mistakes to avoid
As a responsible adult, creating an estate plan makes sense. This plan, when established properly, will protect your loved ones and ensure your assets are distributed based on your wishes after you pass away. Making an estate plan may seem simple; however, some...
Should you add a no-contest clause to your Illinois will?
You want as much of your property as possible to pass to the people you love when you die. Careful estate planning can help you minimize the risk of creditor claims and taxes cutting into what your loved ones inherit. Unfortunately, your plans can end up undermined by...
4 examples of undue influence in estate planning
There’s nothing worse than being coerced into something that makes you uncomfortable, i.e., being a victim of undue influence. Undue influence is when a person uses their relationship with someone else as leverage to pressure said individual into making a decision,...
How can you protect yourself if you’re incapacitated?
One scary thing to think about is becoming incapacitated to the point that you can’t make decisions for yourself. This means that someone else will have to take care of your finances and your medical care decisions. You can provide protection for yourself by taking...
Can you update a will after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Life and financial situations can change quickly and without expectation. Certain conditions could make updating your will a smart idea. However, the unpredictability of life can mean that you wish to make changes to your will down the road. Certain conditions, like...
Designating your organ/tissue donation wishes in your estate plan
Many people dread the idea of estate planning because it involves, in large part, thinking about a future where you won’t be around. However, it’s not unusual once you begin the process to appreciate the opportunity you have to make sure your wishes are known and...


