The birth of a child changes everything, including how you should think about estate planning. Many new parents in Illinois assume estate planning can wait until later in life, but the reality is that the earliest years of parenthood are often when planning matters most. Your child now depends on you not only for care […]
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Understanding Will Contestation, Standing & Your Options When a will or trust is contested in Illinois, families often face emotional strain, legal uncertainty, and confusion about what comes next. These disputes arise during some of the most vulnerable moments in life, and the law requires strict compliance with procedural rules and statutory deadlines. As attorneys […]
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As estate planning attorneys serving clients in Lincolnshire and throughout the Chicago area, we often meet individuals who have heard about living trusts but are less familiar with the concept of a pour-over will. A pour-over will is an essential companion to a revocable living trust. It acts as a safety net, ensuring that any […]
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As estate planning attorneys in Lincolnshire, we often explain that a Power of Attorney (POA) is one of the most important documents a person can create when planning for the future. While wills and trusts determine how property will be distributed after death, a POA protects an individual during life—especially in cases of illness, incapacity, […]
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