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Did Stevie Ray Vaughan have a Will?

After Vaughan tragically died, the matters of his estate were decided by state and the Vaughan family.

Posted on: October 6, 2022

Who Inherits Queen Elizabeth II’s Fortune?

Is Prince Charles III the sole heir of Queen Elizabeth’s fortune?

Posted on: October 4, 2022

The Difference between Revocable and Irrevocable Trust

A trust is an estate planning tool that you may consider using if you want to go beyond drafting a last will and testament.

Posted on: October 4, 2022

How Do You Provide Financial Help for a Special Needs Child and Retirement Too?

People with children who cannot support themselves need to think well past their own lifetime and figure out how to provide for children after they are gone.

Posted on: September 30, 2022

The Most Important Part of Estate Plan Is Planning for Living

Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a good question.

Posted on: September 29, 2022

There are Less Restrictive Alternatives than Guardianship

Although laws vary from state to state, every state requires that less restrictive alternatives be considered before invoking a guardianship. These might include such vehicles as limited guardianships, powers of attorney or assisted decision-making agreements.

Posted on: September 28, 2022

Why Is It Important to have an Estate Plan?

The new Federal Estate tax limit (above which Federal estate taxes will be payable) is $11,200,000.00 per person. Yes, most of us will not hit that limit, but 19 of the 50 states, Illinois included, impose an estate tax of their own ranging from .25% to almost 20% of your estate.

Posted on: September 27, 2022

Did Actress Anne Heche have a Will?

The oldest son of Anne Heche has filed a petition to assume control of the late actress’s estate.

Posted on: September 26, 2022

Why Is a Will So Important?

The thought of preparing your own will might feel a little daunting, bringing an onslaught of emotions like fear or sadness.

Posted on: September 23, 2022

Can Unequal Inheritances Be Fair?

The important thing to acknowledge is that the emotions behind the reasons are not trivial, but are important and should not be dismissed or minimized.

Posted on: September 22, 2022