Burial, Cremation, and Beyond: What Can Happen to Your Body After You Die? When I meet with clients to discuss their estate plans, we spend a lot of time talking about what happens to their property after they die. But there’s another question that...
Illinois’ New Will Depository: What You Need to Know Beginning January 1, 2027, Illinois residents may have a new option for keeping their original Wills safe: depositing them with their county’s circuit court clerk. I like the idea behind this new law....
When Should You Update Your Estate Plan? A Guide to Keeping Your Plan Current When was the last time you looked at your estate plan? If you have to stop and think about it, there’s a good chance it’s time for a review. Many people think estate planning is...
FREEZING YOUR CREDIT: A SMART SECURITY STEP If you only take one proactive step this week to shield yourself from identity fraud, make it this: place a freeze on your credit reports. It costs nothing. It takes just minutes. And it’s highly effective. Once your credit...
Preparing for College: Why Your High School Graduate Needs a Healthcare and Financial Power of Attorney Congratulations! Graduation season is here, but as parents, it’s a time of mixed emotions. Watching your child graduate from high school is a proud and...
DO I NEED A TRUST IF MY ACCOUNTS HAVE BENEFICIARIES? Since you can name a beneficiary on accounts (sometimes referred to a Payable on Death or POD) such as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, investment accounts, life insurance, 401Ks, IRAs,...
