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5 Year-End Legal Tasks for Illinois Families
5 Year-End Legal Tasks for Illinois Families As the year winds down, most families focus on holidays, school events, and preparing for a fresh start in January. But the end of the year is also one of the best times to review and update the legal and financial plans...
2025 Legal and Financial Changes Affecting Illinois Estate Plans
2025 Legal and Financial Changes Affecting Illinois Estate PlansAs 2025 draws to a close, several legal and financial changes have taken effect this year that could significantly impact how DuPage County and Naperville families protect and transfer their assets. The...
How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Estate Plan Over the Holidays Without Stress
How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Estate Plan Over the Holidays Without StressThe holidays bring families together in a way that no other time of year does. Between shared meals, decorating, and catching up, conversations often turn to how everyone is doing,...
Illinois Probate Process: 3 Myths That Cost Families Thousands
Illinois Probate Process: 3 Myths That Cost Families ThousandsIllinois Probate Process: 3 Myths That Cost Families Thousands Many families in Illinois believe probate is something to fear: expensive, confusing, and drawn out for years. The truth is that the Illinois...
Estate Planning in Illinois: Will vs Trust – Which Is Right for You?
Estate Planning in Illinois: Will vs Trust – Which Is Right for You?When it comes to estate planning in Illinois, one of the most common questions we hear is: "Should I have a Will or a Trust?" The answer depends on your goals, your family circumstances, and the...
Illinois Small Estate Affidavit Expansion: How to Avoid Probate in 2025
Illinois Small Estate Affidavit Expansion: How to Avoid Probate in 2025Starting August 15, 2025, Illinois families will have an easier path to avoid probate when a loved one passes away. Thanks to a new law expanding the Illinois Small Estate Affidavit, the definition...
Selling Your Home in Illinois: Essential Questions Answered by a Real Estate Attorney
Selling Your Home in Illinois: Essential Questions Answered by a Real Estate AttorneySelling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions you'll make. Between pricing, contracts, and Illinois real estate closing requirements, there's a lot to manage. Below,...
Top 10 Questions About Personal Injury Claims Illinois
Top 10 Questions About Personal Injury Claims Illinois: Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer AnswersIf you've been injured in an accident, you're likely overwhelmed—dealing with medical appointments, insurance adjusters, and time off work. At the same time, you probably...
How the Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Illinois Estate Tax Planning
How the Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Illinois Estate Tax Planning—And Why QTIP Trusts Matter More Than EverOn July 4, 2025, the U.S. Government enacted a major tax reform package nicknamed the "Big Beautiful Bill", and one of its biggest headlines was the increase in...
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