Estate Planning

A solid estate plan covers everything from the end of life care to the disposition of assets. Preparing and storing these documents in advance is essential for ensuring that every possibility and eventuality is addressed and resolved. Because these documents cover everything from healthcare to finances, it is essential to prepare and complete them with the assistance of an estate attorney. Will This core document is crucial regardless of the size of the estate. It identifies the physical, … [Read more...]

An incentive trust is used to provide incentive to the beneficiary of a trust to do something, or to refrain from doing something. An incentive trust, established by Illinois estate attorneys, may provide a good way for heirs to make important decisions and lifestyle changes that will impact their future. Establishing an Incentive Trust Fearing a generation of trust-fund kids without jobs, responsibilities or obligations, many families are establishing incentive trusts for beneficiaries as … [Read more...]

Getting a divorce after age 50 can have a big impact on retirement. It can reduce income and force full-time or part-time employment in retirement years. According to statistics, one in every four divorces during the last few years was among the baby boomer generation. Whether these figures are the result of failed marriages or longer life spans isn't certain, but divorce among this age group will certainly affect retirement lifestyles. (Article continues below infographic.) A … [Read more...]