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Do You Really Need Life Insurance and if so, which policy is right for you

FINDING THE BEST LIFE INSURANCE POLICY TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY’S FUTURE

Life insurance is a critical financial planning tool for protecting your loved ones, but can feel overwhelming for most. In this week's blog article we explore how to gain the confidence and knowledge to choose the right plan and advisor that will align with your family's needs and financial goals.
National Unclaimed Property Day February 1

Avoiding Unclaimed Property: How Smart Estate Planning Protects Your Assets

Every year on February 1st, we observe National Unclaimed Property Day—a reminder of the staggering $70 billion in forgotten and abandoned assets. How can you ensure that your money doesn't end up in the coffers of your State Treasurer?
Estate Planning Meets FAFSA: Smart Strategies for Asset Ownership

Estate Planning Strategies to Maximize FAFSA Financial Aid Eligibility

If you'd like to explore actionable strategies to navigate the financial aid process and FAFSA to significantly increase financial aid eligibility, check out this week's blog article.
Happy New Year, 2024-2025

Are You & Your Estate Plan Ready For What May Be Coming in 2025?

While retirement policy is always in flux, the outlook shaping up for 2025 is particularly dynamic.
Gift Giving

Building a Legacy Through Charitable Giving

The desire to make a difference doesn't end when we're gone. For many people, incorporating charitable giving into their estate plan makes them feel warm and fuzzy, while supporting the causes that are most near and dear to their heart. Yet, if done strategically, charitable giving can provide tax benefits for loved ones and begin building a lasting legacy for families.
Downers Grove estate planning

Safeguard Your Future: Downers Grove Estate Planning for Wealth and Asset Protection

Estate planning is crucial and beneficial in many ways. If done properly, it will get you more financially organized than you've ever been before by documenting all your assets and designing a way to protect your families wealth — from real estate, bank accounts, investments and business interests to personal items, like family heirlooms.
Thanksgiving Tips and Traditions Estate Planning Downers Grove Illinois

Thanksgiving Tips & Traditions That Will Help Shape The Future of Your Family’s Legacy

Thanksgiving offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on your family’s legacy and start conversations that can shape your family’s future for generations to come. This year, as you gather to celebrate, please consider some tips and traditions from an estate planning and family law attorney, so you can set the stage to go beyond the meal, or political argument, and try to get to the heart of what matters most — your family’s history, stories, values, and legacy.
Do You Really Need a Lawyer to Draft Your Will?

Do You Really Need a Lawyer to Draft Your Will?

Creating a Will is a crucial step in ensuring your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone. With the rise of online platforms promising fast and affordable solutions to prepare your legal documents, you might wonder whether you can skip the lawyer altogether. In this Article, we're exploring important questions to ask yourself to determine if professional guidance is the better option to protect your family.
family around a table. share intentions, set aside time, share your experience, speak from the heart

How to Talk Money & Long-Term Planning With Your Family Over the Holidays

The holidays are a time to gather, reflect, and connect with loved ones. They’re also a unique opportunity to have important conversations—like how your family wants to plan for the future. In today's blog article, you'll find three strategies to help you navigate discussing the touchy subjects of estate planning, healthcare and long-term financial goals with family in a practical way to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Don't wait for a crisis to do your Naperville estate planning

Estate Planning in Naperville: Why Waiting Could Cost Your Family Peace of Mind

Create an estate plan before a health crisis to ensure that your wishes are respected and reduce stress for your loved ones. It's especially important to talk with aging parents about their estate planning to ensure the family's future is secure. It happened to my family and the last thing I want is for it to happen to yours.

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