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Did you recently win the lottery or receive a significant personal injury settlement or lump-sum payment for your business? Going from earning an average income to possessing substantial wealth sounds fantastic, but it could also be a recipe for disaster in terms of...
Estate disputes happen for all manner of reasons. Sometimes, it’s just that the plan isn’t clear enough, and siblings can’t agree on what their parents really wanted. Other times, everyone is looking out for themselves and not working together. Still other times,...
Handling the estate of a deceased loved one, whether they are a spouse, a parent or a friend, can create a lot of stress and confusion. There is a specific process that you should follow, but not everyone is aware of what is involved in the administration of an...
You find it difficult enough to talk about your own estate plan. For this reason, you may not have much desire to dive headfirst into the estate plan that your parents have created.It may not be your idea of a good time, but there are many benefits of talking to your...
A strong will and estate plan work together to protect your property and ensure that the people and organizations that matter to you benefit from your planning when the time comes. Many people put off creating these important documents until it is too late, leaving...
Same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in Illinois since 2014. This means that it is now legal for two people of the same sex to be married in the state. However, this does not necessarily mean that same-sex couples do not need to pay attention to certain...
Losing a loved one can be a socially, emotionally and financially difficult time in your life. Not only do you have to adjust to a future without the support of the person you love, but you also have to embrace the new legal reality that comes from their...
Adults often think they have everything in order for life's necessary tasks. One thing that you might not be prepared for is what will happen to your estate when you pass away. Even though you might want to put this out of your mind, you need to get an estate plan...
One of the most common reasons for creating an estate plan is the desire to leave a legacy that protects the people we love. Some of the most critical parts of an estate plan include naming a guardian for your minor children and creating legal guides that can help...
Single adults who don't have children might think they can skip out on the estate planning process. These individuals may not realize how far-reaching the impacts can be if they don't take the time to create an estate plan. One of the most important things to remember...
