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Legacy Estate Planning: Lighting the Way for the Future

By |2024-12-13T07:28:05-06:00December 13th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

As the holiday season brings family and loved ones together, it also offers an opportunity to reflect on the values, memories, and traditions that define your legacy. While holiday lights brighten our homes and hearts, estate planning can illuminate the path to securing your family’s future and ensuring your wishes are carried out. Here [...]

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Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plan

By |2024-12-05T11:48:10-06:00December 6th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

The holiday season is a time for giving and reflection. As you consider your loved ones and the year ahead, it's also an opportune moment to think about your legacy and how you can make a lasting impact on the causes you care about. Charitable Giving and Estate Planning Incorporating charitable giving into your [...]

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High-Net-Worth Families- Secure Your Legacy This Thanksgiving

By |2024-11-21T11:00:04-06:00November 22nd, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

High-net-worth families have so much to be grateful for. Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and reflection. As you gather with loved ones to give thanks for your blessings, it's also an opportune moment to consider the legacy you wish to leave behind. For high-net-worth families, effective estate planning is essential to ensuring [...]

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‘Tis the Season to Plan: Holiday Insights for Business Owners

By |2024-11-14T11:26:56-06:00November 15th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Small Business|

The holiday season is a time for joy, reflection, and gratitude. However, it's also a great opportunity to take stock of your business and personal affairs. As a business owner, you're likely busy with year-end tasks, holiday parties, and family gatherings. But don't forget to carve out some time to address your business and [...]

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Why Estate Planning Matters for High-Net-Worth Individuals

By |2024-11-08T09:26:46-06:00November 8th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

You've dedicated countless hours and immense effort to building a life of prosperity and success. It's a testament to your hard work, intelligence, and unwavering determination. But as your wealth grows, so does the complexity of ensuring your legacy lives on. Perhaps you've envisioned your children pursuing their passions without financial worry, or maybe [...]

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When to Create an Estate Plan: Key Milestones to Consider

By |2024-11-01T11:23:31-05:00November 1st, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning|

For many high earners and families, estate planning often comes as an afterthought. However, putting an estate plan in place early can provide peace of mind, protect your loved ones, and ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Here are some key life milestones when to create an estate plan and when [...]

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Preparing for the Federal Estate Tax Changes

By |2024-10-25T10:50:10-05:00October 25th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning|

As the seasons shift and we head towards the end of the year, many of us reflect on change. Yet, for high-net-worth individuals and families, there’s an upcoming “sunset” that may impact their financial future—one that’s not found on the horizon but rather in Washington, D.C. The current federal estate tax changes to exemptions [...]

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Are Your Children Prepared for Their Inheritance?

By |2024-10-17T11:08:51-05:00October 18th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

As a high-earning individual or licensed professional, you've likely worked hard to build and protect your wealth. But have you considered whether your children are ready to responsibly manage the inheritance you plan to leave behind? Preparing children for inheritance goes beyond accumulating assets—it involves ensuring they’re equipped to handle the responsibilities that come [...]

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Avoiding Probate with Proper Estate Planning

By |2024-10-10T10:42:41-05:00October 11th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

When it comes to estate planning, one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to avoid probate. Probate is the legal process where the state steps in to distribute your assets after you pass away. While this process is necessary in some cases, many people would [...]

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Estate Planning for Second Marriage

By |2024-09-27T10:54:07-05:00September 27th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning|

Estate planning for second marriage doesn't need to be complicated! Entering a second marriage can be an exciting new chapter in life, but it also brings unique financial and legal challenges—especially when it comes to estate planning. Whether you have children from a previous relationship, substantial assets, or want to protect both your new [...]

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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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