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Why I Would Not Recommend Storing Your Original Will With the County Under Illinois Senate Bill 3291

by Jonathan Cole | Aug 24, 2026 | Uncategorized

Why I Would Not Recommend Storing Your Original Will With the County Under Illinois Senate Bill 3291 A new Illinois law will allow county circuit court clerks to establish will depositories beginning January 1, 2027. But just because the government offers to store...

When a Parent’s Memory Begins to Fade: An Estate Planner’s Guide to Protecting Your Loved One

by Jonathan Cole | Jul 29, 2026 | Uncategorized

When a Parent’s Memory Begins to Fade: An Estate Planner’s Guide to Protecting Your Loved One It’s one of the most difficult conversations many families will ever face. Maybe Mom has started forgetting appointments. Dad keeps paying the same bill...

BIPA, Flock Cameras, and Facial Recognition: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

by Jonathan Cole | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized

BIPA, Flock Cameras, and Facial Recognition: What Illinois Residents Need to Know Illinois has one of the strongest biometric privacy laws in the country: the Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA). Originally enacted in 2008, BIPA has become a powerful tool for...

How Charitable Gifts Are Distributed During Probate in Illinois

by Jonathan Cole | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

How Charitable Gifts Are Distributed During Probate in Illinois Many people choose to leave part of their estate to a favorite charity, church, school, or nonprofit organization. Whether it’s a small percentage of an estate or a substantial bequest, charitable...

Funding Your Trust: Why Signing the Trust Isn’t the Final Step

by Jonathan Cole | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized

Funding Your Trust: Why Signing the Trust Isn’t the Final Step You’ve signed your revocable living trust. Congratulations! But here’s something that surprises many people: Creating a trust is only half the job. The other half is making sure your...

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Why I Would Not Recommend Storing Your Original Will With the County Under Illinois Senate Bill 3291

When a Parent’s Memory Begins to Fade: An Estate Planner’s Guide to Protecting Your Loved One

BIPA, Flock Cameras, and Facial Recognition: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

How Charitable Gifts Are Distributed During Probate in Illinois

Funding Your Trust: Why Signing the Trust Isn’t the Final Step

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