Because estate planning involves thinking about difficult topics like death, incapacity, and aging, it’s something many people understandably put off. As a Chicago estate planning attorney working with young families, I see this all the time—and unfortunately, that delay often creates unnecessary stress, expense, and complications for the people you love most. To make matters more confusing, the rise of online estate planning platforms like LegalZoom®, Rocket Lawyer®, and Tru

Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, old age, and crippling disability, many people put it off or simply ignore it all together until it’s too late. Sadly, this unwillingness to face reality often creates serious hardship, expense, and trauma for those loved ones you leave behind. To complicate matters, the recent proliferation of online estate planning document services, such as LegalZoom®, Rocket Lawyer®, a

Trusts aren't set it and forget it. Learn about the important times you should review and update your trust.

You’ve no doubt heard of a Will, a document that says what happens to your money and belongings after you die. You may even have a Will, or know you should get one. And maybe you’ve heard of a Trust and wondered what it is and how it works. You may have even done research on Google about how to do your own Will or Trust. In fact, it’s hard to poke around the internet and not  find do-it-yourself (“DIY”) Wills and Trusts services. Legal Zoom, TrustandWill.com , and even some m