Who would make healthcare decisions, manage your finances or handle your property if you couldn't do it yourself? Learn why incapacity planning is an important part of an Illinois estate plan.

Second marriages can make estate planning more complicated. Here are six important questions Illinois blended families should answer about spouses, children, property, trusts and inheritance.

Signing your estate planning documents doesn't necessarily mean the work is finished. Here are seven things Illinois families should review to make sure their estate plan still works as intended.

Creating a trust isn't enough if your business was never transferred into it. Learn how this commonly overlooked estate planning gap can send an LLC or closely held corporation into probate—and two ways business owners can correct it.

Why should you create an estate plan? Learn how estate planning helps protect your loved ones, simplify the administration of your estate, prepare for incapacity, and provide peace of mind for your family.

Learn why business succession planning is a critical part of estate planning. Discover how trusts, powers of attorney, and buy-sell agreements help protect your business and your family.

Blended families face unique estate planning challenges. Learn how wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, and thoughtful planning can help protect your spouse, children, and stepchildren while preserving your family's legacy.