Tag: Naperville estate planning lawyers
Technology Helps Create Memories That Last Generations
Posted on June 15, 2021
Add Your Life Lessons to Your Estate Plan Estate planning typically focuses on passing down assets through wills, trusts, and other estate planning instruments. However, a person is much more than the assets they have accumulated. Your life has been filled with joy, hardships, successes, laughter, and lessons. Have you considered how you will pass along these stories and lessons to future generations? Estate Planning in the Digital Age The amazing technological advancements society has experienced in the last several decades have dramatically improved our ability to leave a legacy. […]
If You Have Complex Assets, Your Estate Plan Requires More Assistance
Posted on June 3, 2021
Estate planning is a crucial responsibility regardless of your net worth. However, individuals with large or complex estates must pay careful attention to how they structure their estate plans. The particular estate planning instruments and strategies you utilize can have profound financial implications and tax-related consequences. Failure to plan appropriately can also force your loved ones to hash out inheritance concerns on their own. The burdensome task of guessing how a deceased relative would have allocated his or her estate often leads to stress, confusion, and contentious family arguments. If […]
How is a Business Affected by the Death of the Owner?
Posted on May 25, 2021
As a business owner, it is important to consider what will happen to your business if you were to pass away. While it is an unpleasant reality to consider, none of us know which day will be our last. Unexpected tragedies happen every day. Therefore, planning for what will happen to your business should you as the business owner pass away is crucial. A key element in this process is creating a comprehensive estate plan. What Happens to a Business if the Owner Dies or Becomes Incapacitated? As we have […]
Complex Estates and the Dangers of DIY Estate Planning
Posted on March 11, 2021
For more than 240 years, America has enjoyed a reputation as a nation of independent people who are willing and able to do things themselves. Bookstores and the internet are full of resources for those with a do-it-yourself attitude, as books and YouTube videos can show anyone how to do just about anything with the right tools. From auto repairs to home improvements to the basics of French cuisine, you can fairly easily find a way to get the job done. With just a few clicks of your mouse, for […]
Considerations When Selecting an Estate Planning Attorney
Posted on December 28, 2020
If something tragic were to happen to you tomorrow, do you have any idea what would happen to your assets and property? Would you children, grandchildren, or other would-be heirs appropriately receive the inheritance you intend for them? If you are not sure about the answer to questions to like these, chances are, you do not have a comprehensive estate plan. In my practice as an estate planning attorney, I have helped hundreds of clients draft wills, create trusts, and implement other planning tools necessary in preparing for the future. […]
Naperville Estate Planning Attorney Discusses Stepparents and Stepchildren
Posted on August 9, 2017
In many ways, the concept of estate planning is similar to that of healthy living. Most people are aware that both are good ideas, but it can be very difficult to even get started. Much like eating right and exercising, estate planning is one of those things that many people will do eventually. Unfortunately, some wait too long and never actually get around to it. As an estate planning lawyer, I know that the process of creating a will or trust is not as challenging as many fear it will […]
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