Estate Planning and Family Law Blog

The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 could eliminate the federal estate tax entirely — but what would that mean for your family? This article breaks down the potential benefits and risks of repeal, key planning opportunities before the 2026 exemption sunset, and why Illinois residents still need to watch the state estate tax closely. Regardless of whether you’re building wealth or preserving it, now is the time to revisit your plan and understand how these taxes and proposed modifications may impact your family.

If your bank savings exceed $250,000, you could be at risk of losing a portion of your hard-earned money if your bank fails. Learn how FDIC insurance really works, and discover smart, strategic ways to safeguard your entire financial legacy—including how estate planning and account titling can play a critical role in maximizing your protection.

He threw away a hard drive—and with it, over $700 million. This real-life story of a lost Bitcoin fortune reveals the #1 mistake in estate planning today: not knowing what you own or where it is. Learn how to protect your assets—digital and otherwise—so your legacy doesn’t end up in a landfill.

As Spring Break and summer vacation approach, many parents are deep into planning family getaways—booking flights, organizing road trips, and looking forward to making memories with their children. But while most travel checklists include sunscreen and swimsuits, few include what’s arguably the most important item of all: a Kids Protection PlanⓇ. If you'd like to explore how a Kids Protection Plan provides the peace of mind every parent needs while traveling - and how to create one for free before your next family trip.... check out this weeks blog article.

In this week's blog article we are addressing an often overlooked, but critical step for anyone who has created a trust. If you have created a trust and haven't updated your homeowner's insurance policy, this week's blog article is a must read.

This week, we've decided to highlight Dr. David Eifrig's Health and Wellness Bulletin Guide to Start End-of-Life Planning, where he provides a list of six key questions to ask yourself about how you want to spend your last days.

Choosing the right executor ensures that your estate is managed effectively, minimizing conflicts and providing peace of mind for your loved ones.

In honor of Divorce with Respect Week, observed from March 3 to 9, 2025, this week we are exploring seven strategies for Illinois' families to navigate the difficult process of divorce in a much healthier and constructive manner.