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Illinois adopted the Prudent Investor Rule to require trustees to invest and manage trust assets as if they were their...

A trustee is a qualified person or agent (such as a bank) who is chosen by the deceased or the...

Many married couples set up an AB Trust, also called a Bypass Trust, as part of an overall estate plan...

Procrastinating in making or updating your estate plan can cause stress to your heirs and loved ones - and damage...

A living inheritance is giving your children all or part of their inheritance while you are still alive. More and...

Generational Wealth is a hot topic - but what exactly is generational wealth? Is it only for the wealthy -...

On July 9, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed a bill amending the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument (TODI)...

Do you have assets that you want to leave to your children - but don't want to incur estate taxes...

What's the difference between a will and a trust - and do you need both a will and a trust?...

If you have an adult child with special needs, you want to secure their future and their long-term care after...