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Seniors and Privacy – Part 2

With a few tips and a little bit of time, you can try and prevent your private information from being stolen and/or made public. It is not always 100% guaranteed, but doing nothing or being careless with your information will dramatically increase the likelihood of...

Seniors and Privacy – Part 1

Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to fraud, and according to MetLife’s Mature Market Institute, “American seniors lose $2.9 billion a year to fraud.” Therefore, it is particularly important for seniors to be concerned about privacy.  I recently gave a...

Are You Prepared for Your Summer Vacation?

Summer is half-way over, and for many, vacations are fast approaching. Before you head out, make sure your Estate Plan is set before you go: 1.  For those with children, a complete Will which names guardians for them. If you are leaving the children at home, a...

Same-Sex Marriage Now in Cook County!

Beginning today, same-sex marriage licenses are now available in Cook County. However, couples who want to convert their civil union into a marriage will need to wait until June 1, 2014.

Do You Have an Ethical Will?

An ethical will, or legacy letter, is a way to convey personal information you would like your family and friends to know either before or after your death. Because an ethical will is not a legal document that distributes your estate, it can be in any type of format:...