by Ashkan Afshari | Dec 16, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Ashkan Afshari | Dec 6, 2025 | Blog
2025 Legal and Financial Changes Affecting Illinois Estate Plans As 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...
by Ashkan Afshari | Nov 18, 2025 | Blog
How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Estate Plan Over the Holidays Without Stress The 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,...
by Ashkan Afshari | Oct 23, 2025 | Blog
Illinois Probate Process: 3 Myths That Cost Families Thousands Illinois 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...
by Ashkan Afshari | Oct 6, 2025 | Blog
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,...
by Ashkan Afshari | Sep 18, 2025 | Blog
Illinois Small Estate Affidavit Expansion: How to Avoid Probate in 2025 Starting 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...
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