Those who are suffering from dementia can start with very mild symptoms. It may be that they have no problem living their day-to-day life, but they become forgetful or often lose their possessions. Mild symptoms of dementia does not necessarily mean that they will be...
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Probate litigation: Early planning can help avoid disputes
Many Illinois households include a family member with Alzheimer's or other neurodegenerative disease. Mental incapacitation impedes a person's ability to validly sign estate planning documents. Several celebrity families have become entangled in probate litigation...
No need to hesitate about a last will and testament
There are many reasons that Illinois residents and others tend to avoid discussions about end-of-life topics. This avoidance often causes procrastination when it comes to writing a last will and testament. In fact, some people even believe that executing a will...
Choose the right trust for your estate plan
You've been looking for a way to manage your assets. You want to reduce the value of your estate and make it easier to pass on assets to your heirs and beneficiaries in the future. You want to shield your assets against creditors and prevent taxation.It sounds like...
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...
Incident sparks change in beneficiaries in woman’s estate plan
When an Illinois resident executes an estate plan, it may not be enough to sign off on the documents and then be done with it. To the contrary, it is important to periodically review one's plan, especially if life changes prompt a need to update an existing plan. A...


