Can I Protect My Elderly Parents?
As the American population of seniors continues to expand, the need for intentional estate planning becomes more urgent, especially for the children of aging parents.
December 2, 2022
Blog Articles
What’s Involved in an Estate Inventory?
Completing an estate inventory can be one of the most challenging aspects of being the executor of an estate.
November 7, 2022
Why Don’t Most American have an Estate Plan?
Just 34% of adult Americans have an estate plan and 37% of respondents said they didn’t have a plan at the ready.
November 4, 2022
It’s Your Independence Day !!!
Congratulations! After decades of work, you’re ready to retire and celebrate your own personal Independence Day. Maybe you’re planning to spend more time with the
July 2, 2022
Estate Planning
Coronavirus Makes Estate and Tax Planning an Urgent Task
What may have seemed like something to take care of ‘one day,’ has turned into a basic necessity that makes it essential and necessary for you to encourage your clients to act now.
August 5, 2020
Estate Planning
A Good Move to Make during the Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis isn’t just costing Americans their freedom and jobs; it’s also forcing millions to contemplate their own mortality.
June 9, 2020
Durable Power of Attorney
When Does the Fiduciary Duty Granted by a Power of Attorney Begin?
Under Illinois law, an individual holding a power of attorney is a fiduciary as a matter of law. The person designated as a power of attorney agent owes a fiduciary duty to the principal—the person making the designation.
June 2, 2020
Advance Healthcare Directives
Creating an End-of-Life Checklist
An End-of-Life Checklist can avoid any confusion or questions that may arise among different family members.
April 24, 2020
Asset Protection
What’s the Best Way to Provide for My Family when I’m Gone?
Estate planning involves making a plan for the transfer of your property upon your death or incapacity. Your estate is all of the property you own, which can include cash, jewelry, cars, houses, clothes, land, retirement, investments and savings accounts. The goals of estate planning are to make sure most of your estate is transferred to your beneficiaries, you pay minimal taxes on the estate and children are assigned guardianship.
April 6, 2020
Estate Planning
What Did Kobe Bryant Do for Estate Planning?
The list of wealthy black celebrities who have died without a will in place is a significant one. Names on the list include Prince, who died with a net worth of about $300 million without having a will. So did John Singleton, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix and the great Bob Marley, to name but a few.
April 3, 2020
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