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.

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.

When married couples begin estate planning, one of the most common questions they ask is: "Do we need separate wills, or can we share one?" It's an understandable question. After all, most married couples have similar goals. They want to protect each other, provide for their children, and ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes. The short answer is: Yes, married couples generally need separate wills in Illinois. While your estate plans may look very simi