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Creating a will is an important step toward protecting your wishes and providing clarity for those you care about. However, a will is not something that should be written once and forgotten. Life changes over tim,e and your documents should reflect those changes....
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,...
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...
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 death....
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...
When you choose a person to serve as a trustee for your estate, you give them a great deal of responsibility and must place trust in them to meet your expectations. Unfortunately, time and unforeseen circumstances may change the nature of your relationship to the...
Watching someone you love sink into addiction is painful. Unfortunately, despite your best efforts, there is really nothing that you can do to help your loved one overcome their addiction. Addiction tends to impact many people, as the addict can steal from or lie to...
Trusts are named "trusts" because they create a legal contract that the trust creator and his or her beneficiaries rely on. This legal contract lays out specific instructions, and names a trustee who is legally bound to follow those instructions -- all for the benefit...
It is wise to talk to your loved ones about your will and estate plan. This goes for parents who are making the plan and for children who need to stay in the loop. This conversation, in an ideal world, should be an ongoing one.Unfortunately, the reality is that most...
