by Lauren Jackson | Jun 28, 2020 | Estate Planning, Life Insurnace
One question that I continually hear from clients, friends, and family is what type of life insurance should I get? First off, let’s acknowledge that I am not an insurance salesperson and I do not and have never sold insurance. The following information is...
by Lauren Jackson | Apr 25, 2020 | Estate Planning, Joint Trust
News about the coronavirus is everywhere, and we have all been affected by it in some way, even if we are currently completely healthy. Although it may seem as though circumstances are spinning beyond our control, we are not powerless. There are steps we can take to...
by Lauren Jackson | Mar 20, 2020 | Estate Planning, Joint Trust, Revocable living trust
Revocable living trusts are the most popular estate planning tool for married couples in my law practice. They can be extremely useful for incapacity planning, probate avoidance, asset protection, and privacy. Depending on the married couple’s goals and...
by Lauren Jackson | Mar 15, 2020 | Estate Planning, Gun Trust
If you are a legal gun owner, there are certain steps you must take in order to legally transfer your gun ownership to the person of your choosing. One common way to accomplish this is by setting up a gun trust. A properly organized Gun Trust is an entity...
by Lauren Jackson | Feb 23, 2020 | Estate Planning
Marriage is among the life-changing events that should cause one to review, or establish, one’s estate plan. Unfortunately, newlyweds do not make their way into my office very often. I understand how happy of time it is, but this is also a major life change where...
by Lauren Jackson | Dec 27, 2019 | Estate Planning, Irrevocable trust, Revocable living trust
When completing your estate plan, transferring the ownership of your real estate to a trust gives you a lot of benefits when it comes to ease of transfer for your family. However, there are a few disadvantages you should consider. Illinois has the second-highest...
