by claw | Jul 2, 2022 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
People do not often like to discuss estate planning because it brings to heart a sad reality about death. The percentage of people who have wills have dropped over the years. Over 50 percent of Americans had wills in 2004, but in 2019, less than 35% do. Estate...
by claw | Jan 19, 2022 | Estate Planning, McHenry County Attorneys
Overview A will is an important legal document that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes when the time comes. Considering the vitality of the document, it is essential to correctly draft your will. If the terminology used is vague or open to...
by claw | Jul 6, 2021 | Estate Planning, McHenry County Attorneys
A trust is a joint estate tool used to protect both the beneficiaries and the assets from the probate process and high tax. Mind you; this tool can serve a ton of function, depending on the purpose of the person that intends to use it. But unfortunately, mistakes...