Estate Planning

Should I Have A Trust?

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: July 12, 2019 For many people, the answer is yes.  A living trust is a device that can help your heirs avoid probate court after you pass away and make transition of ownership of your assets relatively easy.  We will review with you …

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Can I protect the family home from being used to pay for nursing home care?

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: December 20, 2018 We are frequently asked by elderly homeowners and their families whether there is anything they can do to prevent their house from being sold to pay for expensive long term care in an assisted living facility.  In general, Medicaid will …

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A member of my family passed away. Do I need to probate their estate?

Once you get past the emotional shock of the loss of a loved one, practical considerations take over.  How do I wrap up my family member’s financial affairs and get their assets distributed to the survivors?  Answers to these questions are rarely easy and you should seek an attorney to assist you. The first question …

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Avoid Do It Yourself Wills

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: March 3, 2018 We realize that there are many online services available which offer to help you create your own will.  While it may be tempting to use them as many of these services are inexpensive, having an improper estate plan can be …

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Suggested New Year’s Resolution from a Lawyer: Get or Update Your Estate Plan

  Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: January 8, 2018 We all lead hectic lives.  We sometimes put off important things like creating a will and/or updating our existing plan.  The fact is none of us really know when we might become disabled or die.  One of the best …

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