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Avoid 4 of The Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Estate planning requires a great deal of preparation. It is a complex process that invites various mistakes if it is done incorrectly. To help you prepare, we have provided a list of some of the most common estate planning mistakes and how you can avoid them....
2 Ways the 2020 SECURE Act Can Affect Your Estate Plan
As a country of hard-working men and women, America is a place where individuals have multiple opportunities to ensure the safety of their well-earned money. We pinch our pennies, store our bills in the bank, and save cash in trusts and retirement plans. We are...
The Minimalist Guide to Will-Drafting
Writing a will can seem like a daunting and unnerving task. Not only are you making plans for your eventual passing, but you also must address all the legal complexities of leaving your estate to the person of your choosing. When considering all the laws, courts, and...
Prepare Your Estate For the Future in 5 Steps
There are countless reasons to prepare your estate plans sooner than later-- especially with the uncertainty of the world we live in today. Don’t let life catch you off-guard! Here are five steps of how you can prepare your estate for whatever the future brings. ...
What Are the Signs of Elder Abuse?
When one thinks of abuse, abusing the elderly may not be the first to come to mind. In an effort to raise awareness, June is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The abuse the elderly face includes physical, emotional, financial, or sexual. It can also be...
Now is the Best Time to Review an Estate Plan
Now is the best time to create or review your estate plan. It is important for every individual over the age of 18 to have an estate plan in place just in case they get sick or become incapacitated in any way. An estate plan includes not only the important...
4 Reasons Why Having an Estate Plan in Place is a Must
Having an estate plan in place is a must during these uncertain times. Considering creating an estate plan is enough to make anyone feel uneasy, especially during a pandemic. No one wants to think about the future in a seemingly negative way. But to avoid the task or...
Creative Estate Planning: Solving Common Estate Planning Problems With Innovative Solutions
Published by and reprinted with the permission of the Illinois State Bar Association, Trusts & Estates Newsletter, March 2020, Volume 66 No. 9. by Kenneth Piercey, JD Is There a Better Way? As attorneys, we often rely on our analytical and critical thinking...
The Who, What, and Why When it Comes to Having a Power of Attorney
Having a power of attorney (POA) can save you and/or your family from an unbearable headache and the cost of potential court action if you are left in a position where you’re unable to make your own decisions. A POA is a legal document allowing someone else to have...