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Estate Planning, Trust Administration
September 22, 2026

Avoid Weeks of Delay: How to Retitle Your Bank Account into Your Trust

Yes, a trust can hold bank accounts, and for most people with a revocable trust, retitling an..

Estate Planning
September 20, 2026

Digital Assets Estate Planning: Give Executors Access

Digital Assets Estate Planning: Give Executors Access A digital assets estate plan makes sure your online accounts,..

Estate Planning
September 18, 2026

Checklist to Prevent Surprises: Per Stirpes vs. Per Capita

Per stirpes divides your estate by branch, so a grandchild steps into a deceased parent’s share; per..

Estate Planning
August 31, 2026

Estate Planning for Physicians: What Your Malpractice Insurance Doesn’t Cover

Nearly three in ten physicians will be sued for malpractice at some point in their career, and..

Elder Law, Estate Planning
August 10, 2026

Healthcare POA in Illinois: Forms, Signing Rules & Next Steps

A valid Illinois healthcare power of attorney requires three things: a willing, eligible agent; a completed statutory..

Estate Planning, Trust Administration
July 31, 2026

Illinois Inheritance Tax: What Heirs and Executors Must Know

Illinois does not have a beneficiary-level inheritance tax. What it does have is a state estate tax that is..

Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Trust Administration
July 27, 2026

What Is a Special Needs Trust in Illinois?

A special needs trust is set up so the beneficiary can still qualify for public benefits, whether..

Estate Planning, Probate
July 23, 2026

Feeling Left Out of Probate? Illinois Beneficiary Rights, Explained

Being left out of the probate process can be frustrating and confusing. However, beneficiaries and interested parties..

Estate Planning
July 20, 2026

Getting Married Again? Here’s What Illinois Law Assumes About Your New Family

Today's second marriages are so distinct from what first unions entail that they almost deserve a moniker..

Estate Planning, Probate
July 18, 2026

Should You Let AI Write Your Will?

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool for gathering information. However, relying on it to create legally..

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