Planning an estate can be a complicated process, even for those with relatively simple estates or only a single beneficiary. Fortunately, there are a few considerations Illinois residents can consider to avoid common estate planning pitfalls. To learn more about these legal strategies, please contact an experienced estate planning lawyer who can advise you. Legal […]

Before creating an estate plan, it is important for testators to consider their goals and options, while also being careful to avoid certain mistakes that could be damaging to the estate and the testator’s beneficiaries. One of the best way to avoid mistakes and a potential will contest is to speak with an experienced contested […]

This year, a new federal law went into effect that could have a significant impact on the estate plans of many retirees. Prior to the passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, individuals were permitted to pass their IRA funds to non-spouse beneficiaries, who were then allowed to stretch out […]

How Do You Stop Someone From Contesting A Trust? One of the most important tasks of an estate planning attorney is to ensure the tools used to create an estate plan can stand up to a legal challenge by a beneficiary. This is especially important when drafting a will because it is generally considered easier […]