Does an estate plan remain valid after you have a child? It may seem an unusual question, but it came up in estate planning for a young couple we’ll call Jen and Mike. They said, “Look, we have a one year old and we might want to have another

Can I restrict how my heirs will use money they inherit?

Sep 20th, 2019 2m 26s

What are the inheritance rights of heirs? Can you control the money that your heirs, including family members such as your spouse and children, are going to receive from you? The answer depends heavily on how you structure an estate plan. If y

Can a child under 18 receive an inheritance?

Sep 20th, 2019 2m 23s

Sometimes couples with young children ask whether a child under age 18 can receive an inheritance. The question of child inheritance is a good one. In Illinois, a minor child cannot receive his or her inheritance while they’re still under 18.

Can I take care of pets in my estate plan?

Sep 20th, 2019 3m 1s

When talking with individuals or families to do an estate plan, it’s not unusual to get the question, “Can this plan be used to take care of the family pet?” Good news: Yes. Illinois allows you to create what’s commonly known as a pet trust.

Who should be the guardian of your children when you and your spouse don’t agree?

Jun 10th, 2019 2m 35s

Choosing a legal guardian for your child can be a tricky one — especially if you and your spouse disagree on the selection. Fortunately, Windy City Legal’s Ian Brodsky offers forth a strategy in this video to help you find an acceptable solutio

How do you choose a good agent or executor?

Jun 9th, 2019 2m 37s

How do I choose a good agent or executor? What should I look for? Here are a couple of points to consider.The post How do you choose a good agent or executor? appeared first on Windy City Legal.

How can I leave real estate to a family member without probate?

Jun 9th, 2019 10m 36s

How can I leave real estate to a family member without probate?

Jun 9th, 2019 10m 36s

How can I leave real estate to a family member without probate?

Is having a will sufficient?

Jun 9th, 2019 4m 56s

Is having a will sufficient?

Estate Talk - Who should be the guardian of your children when you and your spouse don’t agree?

Jun 9th, 2019 2m 36s

Who should be the guardian of your children when you and your spouse don’t agree on who to choose? --- Estate Talk focuses on Illinois estate planning and other estate topics. You will find information on wills, trusts, healthcare planning, pr

Estate Talk - How do you pick a good agent or executor

Jun 9th, 2019 2m 37s

How do you pick a good agent or executor? What should you look for? --- Estate Talk focuses on Illinois estate planning and other estate topics. You will find information on wills, trusts, healthcare planning, protecting you family, charitable

Estate Talk podcast

Jun 9th, 2019 1m 39s

We are adding an estate planning podcast. Estate Talk will focus on Illinois estate planning and other estate topics. You will find information on wills, trusts, healthcare planning, protecting your family, charitable giving, asset protection,

Estate Talk - What do you have to have in order to make a will?

Jun 9th, 2019 1m 39s

What do you need to make a will? At the heart of the matter are three key considerations that you absolutely must have in order to make a will. They are: 1. Capacity Capacity means you are of sound mind, aware of what’s going on, what assets yo

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