Tag: DuPage County estate planning lawyer
Updating an Estate Plan After a Marriage, Divorce, or Death
Posted on April 9, 2026
Estate planning is all about providing a smooth, predictable transition when you or a loved one passes away. But before the event that would trigger an estate plan can happen, other major events can undermine or even nullify the estate plan’s objectives. A marriage, a divorce, or the death of a loved one can change your family in ways that your current estate plan is not built to handle. One of the most common situations that Illinois estate planning attorneys encounter is a client who created a solid plan years […]
How Can You Use Charitable Bequests to Create a Legacy Through Your Estate Plan?
Posted on March 13, 2026
For many people, an estate plan is about more than passing assets to family members. For many people, a well-planned estate includes detailed instructions that leave something behind reflecting who you are, what you believed in, and what you wanted to see continue in the world after you are gone. A charitable bequest, such as a gift to a nonprofit, institution, or cause through your will or trust, is one of the most meaningful and flexible tools available to accomplish that goal. If you are thinking about charitable giving as […]













