Illinois Estate Planning Lawyers
People who contact our law offices regarding estate planning often ask when he or she should create a will and/or establish a trust. It is never too early to begin planning one's estate. However, if a person has assets and income, has children, is married, owns a business or otherwise has responsibility for someone else and/or for property, a carefully drafted estate plan is prudent and essential.
Adults of All Ages Should Have Wills and Health Care Directives
The sad case of Terry Schiavo, the young woman who fell into a coma without leaving a signed health care directive behind, reminded many of the fact that death or disability can arrive unexpectedly. Every adult, young or old, does well to plan and prepare appropriate estate planning instruments such as a will or trust.
Communicate Your Intentions with a Will
A will can serve a number of purposes. A will can stipulate which assets will be left to charity, and which are to be inherited by family and friends. The will can also create a trust or trusts for minor children or for other purposes.
Along with a will and trusts, most clients of Sokol & Mazian who desire to establish a comprehensive estate plan also designate and sign powers of attorney and health care directives. To schedule a consultation regarding your estate planning goals, objectives and intentions, contact Sokol & Mazian for representation in Cook County or Will County by phone or e-mail and learn how our Illinois estate planning lawyers can streamline the process.
