Estate Planning

Death can come when we least expect it.  Proper preparation will make things as seamless as possible for your family and loved ones.  There is no such thing as starting the estate planning process too soon.  Some of the things you will need to do and think about: Identify your assets. Prepare a list of assets, […]

The Illinois Supreme Court has recognized that the preparation of a deed is considered the practice of law.  This means that non-attorneys are barred from preparing deeds on behalf of anyone other than themselves. Just because the law allows you to prepare a deed for your own property, it is rarely a good idea to

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: December 14, 2016 Myth No. 1: Do-it-yourself or online wills are sufficient.  Computer-generated forms and fill-in-the-blank templates, while inexpensive and tempting to use, can’t provide the expert legal advice you need to properly plan your estate. Enlist the services of a qualified estate

  Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: September 15, 2016 Everyone likes to save money.  However, when it comes to estate planning, online services like LegalZoom and Nolo.com are hardly the bargain they promise to be.  In fact, the legal community has not resisted the proliferation of these services primarily

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: June 9, 2016 The United States has a well deserved reputation as a charitable place. Our people willingly donate time and treasure to a variety of causes. Given our generosity, it is somewhat curious that charities are not given more consideration as part

Click Here for More Information on Estate Planning The transfer of ownership of real estate is a complex process.  In fact, the Illinois Supreme Court has recognized that the preparation of a deed is considered the practice of law.  This means that non-attorneys are barred from preparing deeds on behalf of anyone other than themselves.

Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: December 11, 2013 Most people know that they need a will. Regrettably, very few do anything about it. Let’s look at some of the consequences for your family and loved ones if you pass away without a proper estate plan: If you have