Chicago Probate, Trust, & Estates Blog

A power of attorney (POA) authorizes someone to take legal actions for another person under specific circumstances. While many times...

Over 50% of adult Americans don't have a will. Young, healthy adults don't expect to die soon. But for parents,...

Here are some questions about virtual estate planning, also called electronic or remote estate planning: 1. What Is Virtual Estate...

Protecting your loved ones after your death requires planning and decision making while you are alive. It’s important to discuss...

Most people know that a will and a trust are ways to pass on your assets to your heirs, but...

The Illinois Attorney General, Red Cross, law enforcement and the IRS are advising Illinois residents to be alert for a...

No matter how hard we try to avoid the headlines, the fact is that the COVID crisis is resulting in...

The global health pandemic has many consequences beyond the COVID illness. Many people are experiencing physical, financial, and emotional impacts....

COVID-19 isn't just a global health crisis, it is also a financial crisis. A major economic event like the COVID...

With all the health and economic messages we've been receiving the past couple of months, its easy to overlook another...