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How Cryptocurrency and NFTs Fit into Your Estate Plan

By |2022-11-17T16:54:21-06:00November 11th, 2022|Blog, Estate Planning|

Five years ago, cryptocurrency was probably not on your radar, let alone a part of your estate plan. Today, it may be an important investment in your portfolio. You could even own some nonfungible tokens (NFTs), which are powered by the same blockchain-based technology. Despite the dizzying fluctuations in the value of these assets, [...]

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Planning for Your Digital Assets and Preserving Your Digital Legacy

By |2022-11-17T16:58:09-06:00November 4th, 2022|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

An estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of technology, it is important to remember to include planning for your digital assets. Digital assets consist of everything we own online. Because we spend more time on computers and smartphones than we ever did [...]

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What Not To Do When a Loved One Dies

By |2022-11-17T17:00:06-06:00October 28th, 2022|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

Losing a loved one is the hardest time in one's life and knowing what not to do when a loved one dies is so important. With the to do list that comes along with making arrangements after your partner's passing, sometimes decisions can be made hastily or even brushed to the side. Grief is [...]

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How to Know if You Need an Incentive Trust

By |2022-11-17T17:02:04-06:00October 21st, 2022|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Sometimes it isn't as easy as leaving everything to your kids... do you need an incentive trust? Regardless of your wealth, all of our family dynamics are different. You may have children that you want to leave everything to, but there may be one thing holding you back. Considering the maturity of your trustees [...]

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Succession Planning for Business Owners

By |2022-11-17T17:03:48-06:00October 14th, 2022|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Estate Planning, Small Business, Tips|

Opening your own business may have been your dream, but sometimes all that comes along with running the business can be overwhelming. With all your hard work, thinking about exiting your business usually isn't in the forefront of your mind. Succession planning for business owners can seem daunting, but you've worked so hard to [...]

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The Challenges of Owning a Business

By |2026-04-11T18:28:36-05:00October 7th, 2022|Blog, Small Business|

The challenges of owning a business are what keep many from even reaching for their dreams. Add in a worsening economy and rising inflation and the challenges of owning a business become even greater. Starting a business isn't always easy to begin with, but if you do successfully open your business, how do you [...]

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Who Do I Name in My Estate Plan?

By |2022-11-17T17:08:24-06:00September 30th, 2022|Blog, Estate Planning|

Estate planning is full of big decisions, and thinking "who do I name in my estate plan?" is probably the biggest one. In your estate plan you'll be naming the people whom you wish to take over your finances, assets, and administering your belongings. It can be a tough decision. Here is a breakdown [...]

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What Happens If I Die Without a Will?

By |2022-11-17T17:10:19-06:00September 23rd, 2022|Blog, Estate Planning|

What happens if I die without a will? This is an important question when thinking about the goals you have for your family. Without a will or an estate plan, you already have a plan- your state's plan. Without a will, your estate will need to go through the probate process. Probate is a [...]

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The Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes We’ve Seen

By |2022-11-17T17:12:04-06:00September 16th, 2022|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

The biggest estate planning mistakes can be devastating to your loved ones. We hear the same things over and over when it comes to estate planning. "I don't need an estate plan, my loved ones will get everything.". "My family can decide what to do with my assets.". "I'm healthy, I don't need an [...]

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Why is Estate Planning Important?

By |2022-11-17T17:13:42-06:00September 9th, 2022|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

With so many misconceptions around estate planning, it's important to ask why is estate planning important? Many think that needing an estate plan is only important if you're extremely wealthy, but that couldn't be further from the truth. There are many aspects to estate planning that apply to literally anyone. Sure, the more complex [...]

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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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