Everyone should have an estate plan, including at least a will, a living will/health care proxy, and probably a durable power of attorney. Most people would agree that this basic planning is needed, and yet many people don’t. Join us as we learn about the nine common estate planning mistakes people make and suggestions for…
The new Illinois Trust Code, which became effective on January 1st, 2020, impacts how trusts are administered in Illinois. Join us for an overview of what these changes may mean for your estate plan as well as your trustees and beneficiaries. Click on the link below to register.
If you're concerned about how to protect your assets from nursing home costs, you're at an advantage if you can plan at least five years out. But there are other…
Dementia has a way of never touching just one person. It takes over the mind of the sufferer and the life of the caregiver, one subtle backward step at a…
Long-term care in a skilled nursing facility is very expensive and most people are not able to sustain the cost of it for very long. An alternative for many people…
Blended families, same-sex couples, adoptions, older couples who have recently become parents and single-parent families are much more the norm in today’s “Modern Family”. Join us as we explore estate…
No one enjoys thinking about their own death. A little advanced planning can help to avoid the difficulties of probate and ensure that your family is well cared for, even…
Have you recently been named as a trustee or successor trustee for someone’s trust? If thoughts like, “Help! What am I supposed to do?” are going through your mind, you…
When the unexpected happens, having advanced directive documents in place can make a difference in getting the care and treatment you want and need! Learn about the different types of…
Once your loved one has settled in a long-term care facility, advocating can feel like navigating through a maze, especially if you don’t live close by. Join us as we…