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Updating Your Estate Plan- What You Need to Know

By |2023-12-07T10:31:08-06:00December 8th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning|

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of securing your financial future and ensuring your loved ones are taken care of after you're gone. However, it's not a one-and-done task. Life changes, laws evolve, and financial circumstances shift. To maintain the effectiveness of your estate plan, you must periodically update it. Here we'll provide you [...]

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5 Reasons a Will Isn’t Enough to Protect Your Family

By |2023-11-30T10:30:55-06:00December 1st, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

When it comes to securing your family's well-being after you're gone, relying solely on a will may not be enough. Although estate planning isn't a pleasant topic for daily consideration, it's essential to prepare adequately. While a will is a commonly used estate planning tool, it might not provide the comprehensive protection your family [...]

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Planning for Minor Children in Your Estate Plan

By |2023-11-21T10:37:47-06:00November 24th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Planning for your minor children in your estate plan is a crucial aspect of parenthood that ensures their well-being and security, even in your absence. It involves thoughtful considerations and strategic decision-making. Here are the key steps to take when planning for minor children, ensuring a secure and prosperous future for them. Planning for [...]

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Beneficiary Designations & Your Estate Plan

By |2023-11-16T10:14:35-06:00November 17th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Beneficiary designations can be the foundation of a solid estate plan. Losing a loved one is already an emotionally challenging experience, and dealing with the practical aspects of their estate can add an additional layer of stress. A missing beneficiary designation on even one account can cause unexpected complications during the grieving process that [...]

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Common Estate Planning Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

By |2026-07-02T14:03:27-05:00November 10th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning|

These common estate planning mistakes happen more often than you may think. Many don't realize that estate plans aren't only for the wealthy or unhealthy. Your will is more than just a piece of paper—it's a roadmap for your assets, guardianship, and debts after you're gone, or in emergency situations. There are many common [...]

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Tips for Preparing Your Kids for Their Inheritance

By |2023-11-02T11:21:41-05:00November 3rd, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Prepare your kids for their inheritance with these tips! One of the most significant responsibilities as a parent is ensuring your children's future, which includes preparing them for their inheritance. While the topic of children's inheritance can be sensitive, it's essential to approach it with care and open communication. In this blog post, we'll [...]

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Estate Planning Nightmares: True Tales of Spooky Scenarios

By |2023-10-26T10:08:07-05:00October 27th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

These estate planning nightmares will give you a fright if you don't have a well thought out estate plan. As the leaves fall and the crisp autumn air surrounds us, Halloween enthusiasts aren't the only ones eager to share spine-tingling stories. This season, we bring you a collection of estate planning nightmares that will [...]

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Contesting a Will: How to Prevent Family Estate Disputes

By |2023-10-17T10:05:04-05:00October 20th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Contesting a will is a complex and emotionally charged process that can lead to rifts among family members. The passing of a loved one is a difficult time for any family, and it can become even more challenging when disputes arise over the distribution of their estate. We've seen many famous examples of this [...]

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Planning for Pets in Your Estate

By |2023-10-12T09:53:46-05:00October 13th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Estate planning is a critical process that often focuses on the distribution of assets and property among family members and beneficiaries. However, for many of us, our pets are not just animals but beloved members of the family. As responsible pet owners, it's essential to include planning for pets in your estate to ensure [...]

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Payable on Death Accounts & Your Estate Plan

By |2023-10-05T10:34:53-05:00October 6th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

Let's deep dive into the benefits and pitfalls of Payable on Death Accounts. When it comes to managing your finances and planning for the future, understanding your options is key. One financial tool that you may have come across is the Payable on Death (POD) account. Here we'll break down what POD accounts are [...]

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The Lexern Law Group, Ltd. is an Illinois and Wisconsin business and estate planning law firm, located in Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois. We primarily serve clients that are located in Northeastern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin, including Libertyville, Lake Forest, Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, Glenview, Wheeling, Palatine, Northbrook, Lincolnshire, Grayslake, Arlington Heights, Kildeer, Schaumburg, Gurnee, Deerfield, Deer Park, and Barrington areas. In Wisconsin, we serve clients in Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and Mequon counties. We represent business owners and licensed professionals, such as doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and their families in business, business succession, and estate planning matters.

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