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Your Estate Plan Isn’t Permanent

By |2021-09-03T14:16:05-05:00September 3rd, 2021|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

A common misconception is that once your estate plan is signed that it’s set in stone and permanent. This fear may lead to avoiding putting together an estate plan altogether, but this misconception could not be further from the truth. Your estate plan isn't permanent. Just as you go through different chapters and changes [...]

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What You Should Know About the Great Wealth Transfer

By |2021-08-20T14:45:24-05:00August 20th, 2021|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

We are in the midst of the greatest generational wealth transfer in history. It’s estimated that the baby boomer generation and approximately 45 million households will be passing on a staggering $68 trillion dollars over the next 25 years. With the majority of this wealth being passed to the next generation, it’s best to [...]

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Scholastic CEO Billionaire Leaves Nothing for His Family

By |2021-08-06T14:20:57-05:00August 6th, 2021|Blog, Business Structure, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

Leaving A Legacy You’ve heard the recent news that a billionaire died unexpectedly leaving a very surprising estate plan. Scholastic CEO M. Richard Robinson Jr. died unexpectedly in June 2021 and left behind a plan to leave control of the $1.2 billion company to its Chief Strategy Officer of the company, Iole Lucchese, whom [...]

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What We Can Learn From Britney Spears’s Conservatorship

By |2022-08-25T19:57:16-05:00July 23rd, 2021|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

Britney Spears has recently been making headlines as she goes to court to battle the conservatorship she has been placed under. While many are familiar with her situation, it’s still shocking to hear that the conservatorship has been in place for 13 years and during this time Britney has released multiple albums, put on [...]

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Finally Taking That Vacation? Talk to Your Family About Your Estate Plan

By |2021-07-16T14:06:08-05:00July 16th, 2021|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

Now that travel is ramping up because so many of the pandemic restrictions are being lifted, that vacation you’ve been craving after being cooped up during the pandemic may be nearing. While you’re on your trip, it may be a good time with the family all together and relaxed to talk about the future. [...]

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Just Married? Here’s the Estate Planning Documents You Need

By |2021-07-12T16:43:59-05:00July 9th, 2021|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

Wedding season is upon us! If you’re reading this you may be a newlywed or on your way down the aisle, and if so- congratulations! Estate planning for newlyweds is the best way to start your marriage out with peace of mind knowing you and your spouse are protected. There’s so much that goes [...]

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The Estate Planning Tools You Need for When Disaster Strikes

By |2021-07-02T14:15:21-05:00July 2nd, 2021|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

Estate planning isn’t only for the elderly or wealthy, we can all use estate planning tools for emergencies. We never know when we may find ourselves in an emergency, so how can we be prepared for something that may or may not happen? Whether getting sick unexpectedly, natural disasters, or accidents, emergencies can happen [...]

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What to Ask an Estate Planning Attorney Before You Commit

By |2021-06-25T14:15:26-05:00June 25th, 2021|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

Estate planning can be daunting to think about in itself that the thought of also finding an attorney to help you through the process may seem entirely overwhelming. Knowing the questions to ask an estate planning attorney as you begin your search will not only help you to feel confident in your decision, but [...]

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Where’s Your Money Going? Estate Planning Tips to Keep Your Money in Your Family

By |2021-06-18T14:21:59-05:00June 18th, 2021|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tax Law, Tips|

Let’s face it, we know thinking about what happens after you die isn’t something you necessarily want to think about or talk about. With the “greatest wealth transfer in history” in our midst, it’s important to know what happens to your assets when you die and how you can properly plan for them to [...]

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What Your Graduating Senior Needs Before They Set Out On Their Own

By |2021-06-11T14:36:14-05:00June 11th, 2021|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

Time really does fly by. In the blink of an eye your little one is graduating high school, turning 18, and becoming an adult. There’s so many paths your new adult may choose in life and it’s important to know that once they are legal adults, even if they are still living at home, [...]

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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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