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Estate Planning for Digital Assets: Protecting Your Online Wealth

By |2026-09-23T11:06:26-05:00February 11th, 2026|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

In 2026, the definition of an “estate” has expanded far beyond physical property, real estate, and paper records, with estate planning for digital assets becoming all the more necessary. For today’s affluent families, a substantial portion of their wealth—and their legacy—is stored entirely online. Cryptocurrency portfolios, revenue-producing websites, valuable domain names, cloud-based business systems, [...]

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Beyond the Deed: Estate Planning for Vacation Homes

By |2026-09-23T11:24:39-05:00February 11th, 2026|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

Estate Planning Attorney - For many families in Illinois and Wisconsin, a vacation home is more than just real estate; it is a repository of memories, a sanctuary for multi-generational gatherings, and a significant component of a family’s legacy. However, without a strategic approach to estate planning for vacation homes, these cherished properties can [...]

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Strategic Estate Planning for Couples in 2026

By |2026-09-23T11:25:01-05:00February 11th, 2026|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with flowers and fine dining, but the ultimate expression of commitment is ensuring your partner's future is secure. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a family business, managing significant real estate holdings, or protecting the interests of a blended family, strategic estate planning for couples ensures your legacy [...]

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Why Integrated Estate & Business Planning Works

By |2026-09-23T11:25:17-05:00February 6th, 2026|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Small Business|

Business Attorney: Integrated estate & business planning is often the missing link for high-achieving individuals who have mastered their craft but haven't yet bulletproofed their legacy. As a licensed professional or a successful business owner, you dedicate your life to building, protecting, and growing valuable assets—whether that’s a thriving medical practice, a boutique consultancy, [...]

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Living Will and Trust: Why Incapacity Planning Is Critically Important

By |2026-09-23T11:25:35-05:00January 30th, 2026|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

Most people think of estate planning as something that only matters after they're gone. But for many families — especially for professionals, business owners, and parents — having a living will and trust in place is just as important as death planning. Incapacity can happen at any stage of life due to illness, injury, [...]

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Estate Planning Lawyer: Critical Guide for High-Earning Professionals

By |2026-09-23T11:26:39-05:00January 23rd, 2026|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

For high-earning professionals, working with an experienced estate planning lawyer is one of the most critical steps you can take — yet many assume they're "too young," "too busy," or "well covered" when it comes to planning. In reality, higher income brings higher complexity, and more risk if planning is delayed. If you're a [...]

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Estate Planning for Russian-Speaking Entrepreneurs in the U.S.

By |2026-09-23T11:26:17-05:00December 12th, 2025|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Small Business|

If you’re a Russian-speaking entrepreneur building your business in the U.S., you already know you’re balancing more than most—new laws, new systems, new risks. Estate planning isn’t just paperwork; it’s protection for everything you’ve worked so hard to create. Если вы русскоязычный предприниматель в США, вы уже знаете, что вам приходится разбираться в новых [...]

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LLC vs. S-Corp for Small Business Owners: Which Protects Your Family Better?

By |2026-06-03T12:56:46-05:00December 5th, 2025|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Small Business|

LLC vs. S-Corp for Small Business Owners - Choosing between an LLC and an S-Corporation isn’t just a tax decision — it’s a family protection decision. The business structure you choose affects liability, control, taxes, succession planning, and even whether your business ends up tangled in probate. If you’re a local small or mid-size [...]

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Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes Doctors Make

By |2026-06-03T12:59:46-05:00November 20th, 2025|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Small Business|

Physicians spend years building a thriving practice—but many overlook the estate planning steps that protect their business, income, and family if something unexpected happens. The result? Court delays, tax headaches, operational chaos, and personal exposure. Here are the top 10 estate planning mistakes doctors commonly make—and how to avoid them. 1. Not Having a [...]

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Should Executives in Wisconsin Put Employer Stock Into a Trust?

By |2026-06-15T14:06:55-05:00November 20th, 2025|Blog, Business Law, Business Structure, Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Small Business, Tips|

Employer Stock Trust Tips for Wisconsin Executives - Corporate executives in Wisconsin often receive a large portion of their compensation through restricted stock units (RSUs), stock grants, or company equity awards. As these shares vest, they can quickly become a major part of your net worth—and with that comes important [...]

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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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