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Trust vs Will: How an Estate Planning Attorney Can Help

By |2026-04-21T12:53:03-05:00April 12th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

Trust vs Will: Which Estate Planning Strategy is Right for You? When it comes to securing your family’s future, the debate of trust vs will is one of the most critical conversations you can have. Many people mistakenly believe that estate planning is only for the ultra-wealthy, but the reality is that anyone with [...]

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What is a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)?

By |2024-04-05T09:16:57-05:00April 5th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

A Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) may be a tool that you need in your estate planning to stay ahead of taxes. In the world of estate planning, the landscape is ever-changing, with tax laws and regulations in constant flux. Recent proposals to alter federal estate and gift tax exemptions serve as a stark [...]

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Preserving Generational Wealth with Estate Planning

By |2024-03-28T10:01:47-05:00March 29th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

How do you preserve generational wealth? In today's fast-paced world, where financial stability and security are paramount concerns, building generational wealth has become a significant goal for many families. Generational wealth isn't just about accumulating riches for oneself; it's about ensuring that those assets are preserved and passed down to future generations. At Lexern [...]

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Making Your Estate Plan Tax Efficient

By |2024-04-15T10:56:36-05:00March 15th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Making your estate plan tax efficient may not be in the forefront of your mind when it comes to thinking about your legacy. But with the right planning, you'll be able to make your estate plan tax efficient, saving your assets for future generations. Estate planning is not merely about passing on your assets; it's [...]

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Updating Your Will After Divorce

By |2024-02-19T11:25:30-06:00February 23rd, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Updating your will after divorce is a crucial step in your new chapter. Divorce is not just the end of a marriage; it marks the beginning of a new chapter in life. Amidst the emotional and logistical adjustments, it's crucial to address practical matters, including updating or initiating an estate plan. While often overlooked, [...]

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Estate Planning for Couples at Any Stage

By |2024-02-15T10:50:08-06:00February 16th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Estate planning for couples is a great topic for you and your partner this Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day is not just about chocolates and roses; it's also a perfect time for couples to consider building a lasting legacy together through estate planning. While conversations about wills and trusts might not seem romantic, they are [...]

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Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts Make Your Estate Tax Efficient

By |2024-04-15T12:48:14-05:00February 9th, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts may alleviate heavy tax burdens on your estate. Are you aware your life insurance policy may bring a heavy tax burden along with it? Many individuals and families are unaware of how their life insurance policies may affect their estate plans, especially those with significant wealth. But fear not, there's [...]

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The Estate Planning and Retirement Connection

By |2024-04-15T12:44:43-05:00February 2nd, 2024|Blog, Estate Planning|

Estate planning and retirement might seem like two separate financial matters, but they are intricately linked, forming the foundation of your financial security and legacy. While retirement planning focuses on ensuring you have enough funds to live comfortably after you stop working, estate planning addresses how your assets will be managed and distributed both [...]

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A Smooth Transition for Your Family: The Ultimate Gift

By |2023-12-21T10:33:20-06:00December 22nd, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

A smooth transition for your family, when the time comes, is the most important gift you can give. This holiday season as we settle in for time with family and loved ones, it's also a time to reflect on what truly matters, including the well-being and security of our family's future. In the spirit [...]

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Tax Efficient Gifting for The Holidays

By |2023-12-14T10:22:36-06:00December 15th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Tax efficient gifting is the way to go this holiday season! As the holiday season approaches, many of us think about giving back, especially through gifts from our estate. While it's a season of generosity and gratitude, it's also an ideal time to consider how to make your gifting tax-efficient. This post will guide [...]

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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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