by Lauren Jackson | May 19, 2025 | Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Living will, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills
Many single individuals without children assume they don’t need an estate plan. After all, if there are no dependents or immediate heirs, what’s the urgency? As an estate planning attorney, I can assure you—estate planning is just as essential for you as it is for...
by Lauren Jackson | May 2, 2025 | Attorney, buying a home, Lawyer, lender's title policy, owner's title policy, Real Estate, real estate closing
Many people are drawn to the idea of buying a brand-new home. It’s exciting: you get to choose your lot, customize every detail, and everything is fresh and unused. Homebuilders often try to make the process easy—and even offer special “discounts” if you use their...
by Lauren Jackson | Apr 9, 2025 | Attorney, Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Guardian, Lawyer, Revocable living trust, Wills
A question that we get asked often is “when should I update my estate plan?” Updating your estate plan is essential to ensure it reflects your current wishes and circumstances. You should update your estate plan whenever significant life events occur or when you know...
by Lauren Jackson | Mar 12, 2025 | Attorney, Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Guardian, Life Insurnace, Wills
When creating an estate plan, many parents with young children have one big concern: Who will provide for our children financially if something were to happen to us? One of the most important goals of parenting is ensuring your children’s long-term financial...
by Lauren Jackson | Feb 18, 2025 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, Real Estate Inspection, selling a home
When you purchase real estate in Illinois, you will negotiate with the seller and come to an agreement. Once you both agree on the terms in principle, you will sign a real estate contract. Once both parties sign the contract, the real estate attorney is brought into...
