Statutory Changes: Power of Attorney for Health Care (IL)
The legislative overhaul to the Illinois Power of Attorney for Health Care statute in January of 2015 brought about substantive
Millennials and Generation Y: Planning for the Unknown
Most millennials and Generation Y-ers have the common misconception that they do not need an estate plan. Why would an
Estate Planning: 7 Common Mistakes
The thought of creating, or revising, your estate plan can seem daunting, and can turn even the most proactive of
Last Minute Gift Ideas Courtesy of the Annual Gift Tax Exclusion
With the year’s end approaching, it is important to remember that there is an annual gift tax exclusion available to
Both Sides of the Coin: Cryptocurrency and Estate Planning
While cryptocurrency is still widely known for its early origins on the dark web, its use and reputation have become
Transfer on Death Instrument: A Tool for Estate Planning
What is a TODI? The Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act (the “Act”) was created on
Choosing a Trustee
Clients face several choices when crafting their estate plans. One of the first decisions they must make are who to
Wisconsin’s Transfer on Death Deed: An Estate Planning Device
What is a TOD Deed? Wisconsin Statutes § 705.15, entitled Non-probate Transfer of Real Property on Death (the “Statute”), effective
Estate Planning in a Time of Uncertainty: 7 Steps
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought our mortality to the forefront of our minds. We ask what happens to me when
Adding “Power” to Your College Checklist
Starting college or moving out of a parent’s house is a new beginning in any adult child’s life, and many