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Trust Administration Lawyer Schaumburg, IL As a parent, you often want to make sure that you treat your kids as equally as possible. If one child gets new sneakers, you make sure the other kids get new sneakers. If a…

Clients sometimes approach our firm to purchase a specific document they have heard or believe they require to protect against a particular risk or problem.  Other clients come to us to learn about the purpose and process of estate planning…

Estate Attorney When creating a will, many people do not know where to start – especially if they decide to write their will themselves without the help of an estate lawyer. Writing a will can be simple by following a…

Estate Planning Lawyer in Palatine, IL There is a saying that goes “penny wise pound foolish.” Prospects tend to want the cheapest attorney to put together their Wills. The reality is the service you are paying for is not to…

 Estate Planning Lawyer When someone creates a trust, they are wisely thinking ahead to when they may not be around, ensuring that someone they can rely on will take care of their assets and property. However, if someone has just…

Probate Lawyer If you’re thinking about estate planning, chances are you’ve already come across a seemingly scary word: Probate. What Is Probate? Probate is the court-supervised process of authenticating the last will and testament of someone who is deceased. It…

A couple of years ago I heard about a car accident in a nearby neighborhood. A Mom and Dad, and their 16 year old daughter, were just leaving a local YMCA, about to turn into the main road at about…

Often clients choose 2 or more children to act as co-trustees or co-executors because clients don’t want to “play favorites” and want every child to have a say in the estate or Trust administration. Although it may seem like a…

Estate Law Lawyer It can be daunting to think about creating a law will and testament in the event of your death. Taking into account your assets and considering your beneficiaries can seem like a monumental task when you don’t…

Trust Lawyer If you are a grandparent, you are likely deeply invested in your grandchildren’s wellbeing. To that end, you may have questions about how you can best financially support them as they grow and their needs evolve. Whether you…