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What if I Don’t Have a Will?

What happens if I die and I haven’t done any estate planning? Well, the State of Illinois has a “default” Will for you (called dying “intestate”). The problem is that almost no one would distribute their assets the way that Illinois requires. Without a Will, you’ve lost control of how your family is protected.

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Advance Care Directive Regarding Dementia

It’s a tragedy that the medical industry hasn’t made significant progress in the treatment of dementia. Similarly, the legal system has failed to address the complexity involved when dealing with dementia in our health care documents. I have developed an Advanced Care Directive that provides meaningful options for those afflicted with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.

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How do I calculate the RMD for my IRA account?

Well, you turned 70 a little while ago, and the time has finally come. After decades of making contributions to your IRA accounts, and watching them grow in value tax-free, your financial advisor is saying that you must start taking distributions from these retirement accounts (whether you need the funds or not).

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