What Happens If You Die Without a Will?

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…

Should I Create Trusts for My Grandchildren?

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…

15 COMMON REASONS TO CREATE AN ESTATE PLAN

Estate Planning Lawyer Palatine, IL   You don’t have to be a millionaire to benefit from an estate plan. Reasons to create an estate plan are as unique as the individuals who create them. If you own a home, have…

Which Costs More: Probate or Trust Administration?

Estate Planning Lawyer Rolling Meadows, IL A Living Trust can help you avoid probate, but does it really save you money? Let’s compare the cost of administering a Trust with the cost of probating a Will. There is no question…

Child support FAQ

Estate Planning Lawyer Family Courts oversee several different types of family related cases including child support agreements. What is child support? This financial court order is in place to ensure the health and well-being, both physically and emotionally, of the…

What are Ways to Avoid Probate?

Probate Lawyer Dying with a will is better than dying without one. But it’s the bare minimum a person should have in their estate plan. An estate plan is more than just a will. It’s the whole plan of what…

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

I recently met with a mother (“Mary”) and adult daughter (“Susan”), who came in to discuss the situation with Dad (“Bill”). Bill and Mary have been divorced since 2002. Bill was an alcoholic. He was 71. He now has alcohol…

PAPARAZZI FOR A DAY

My husband and I had the most amazing honeymoon in 2000. We went on a 10 day cruise in French Polynesia. We flew from Los Angeles to Tahiti, where we were immediately taken to the cruise ship, which at the…