Deciding to end a marriage as an older adult is increasingly common. If your marriage ended later in life, you could be part of the “gray” divorce trend. AARP reports that Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are the…
Four in ten people believe they do not have enough assets to make a will, according to Caring.com’s 2024 Wills and Estate Planning Study, which surveyed more than 2,400 individuals. This statistic reflects a common misconception about estate planning: that…
Most older adults acknowledge that estate planning is essential. Yet, nearly half of Americans age 55 or older do not have a will, and even fewer have designated powers of attorney, a living will, or health care directives. These legal documents help…
Not talking to your adult children about their inheritance comes at a cost. Do what you can to manage expectations for adult children as they forge their financial plans. Knowing their general inheritance situation can change their decision-making process and…
Visiting your attorney to get your estate plan done is one New Year’s resolution that you should definitely keep. None of us knows whether or when we may find ourselves seriously injured or sick. But if it does happen, 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 advanced directives, which ones you need, and what you need…
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 after you are gone. Click on the link below to…
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 planning considerations for families in 2024 and beyond. Clink on…
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…
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…